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HALL BEACH, MELVILLE PENINSULA
Hall Beach, or Sanirajak in Inuktitut, translates to "The
Shoreline" or "One that is along the coast." The oldest
known permanently inhabited community existing
north of the Arctic Circle, Hall Beach is home to 891 res-
idents. Travellers can encounter majestic Arctic marine
life in their natural habitat, explore nearby Thule
archaeological sites, and discover authentic Inuit tra-
ditions, all amidst a crisp, sparkling Arctic paradise.
QUÉBEC
Road trip along the forested highways north and
west of Québec City to learn about the Indigenous
nations who have inhabited this region for cen-
turies. Among the lakes and woodlands, Indigenous
communities are welcoming visitors who want to
experience their cultures.
WENDAKE
On the Huron-Wendat reserve in Wendake, Quebec,
Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations is both an Indige-
nous cultural centre and 55-room boutique lodging.
View multimedia exhibits in the Huron-Wendat
Museum, listen to Indigenous legends around the
campfire inside the Ekionkiestha' National Long-
house, or visit during a Pow Wow for dancing,
drumming, and vibrant regalia. hotelpremieres-
nations.ca/en; museehuronwendat.ca
ALONG LAC SAINT-JEAN
In the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, you can learn
about the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation through the
exhibits at the modern Musée Amérindien de Mash-
teuiatsh outside the town of Roberval. Nearby, sleep by
the lake at Indigenous-owned Camping Plage Robertson,
which has 150 campsites and a sandy waterfront beach.
museeilnu.ca; campingquebec.com
For a more in-depth Indigenous experience, book
a stay in a teepee, cabin or longhouse at Aventure
Plume Blanche. Start with an overview of Pekuakami-
ulnuatsh culture, learn a craft, and sample fish, goose
or other local foods. aventureplumeblanche.com
EEYOU ISTCHEE BAIE-JAMES
Much of this region's Indigenous population is of
Cree heritage, so begin your visit at the Aanis-
chaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute in the Cree
community of Oujé-Bougoumou. Inside this modern
blond-wood structure constructed to recall a sha-
putuan, or Cree longhouse, exhibits range from
archaeological artifacts and historic tools to contem-
porary local art. Listen to audio recordings of elders
sharing their experiences or learn about Cree cultural
practices. Have a meal or stay the night at Capissisit
Lodge, a 20-room inn overlooking Lake Opemiska.
creeculturalinstitute.ca; ouje.ca/capissisit-lodge
Managed by the Cree-run Nibiischii Corporation,
Quebec's largest wildlife sanctuary, the Lakes
Albanel-Mistassini-et-Waconichi Wildlife Reserve
encompasses the province's biggest natural fresh-
water lake and immense expanses of boreal forest. At
one of the reserve's more accessible areas, outside the
town of Chibougamau, you can fish for trout on Lake
Waconichi or overnight in a floating cabin on Cliff
Bay. nibiischii.com
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