Enjoy Eeyou Istchee Baie-James

In Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, the boreal forest is immense and awe-inspiring, brimming with unsuspected wonders to discover. With camera in hand, set off on an expedition in the footsteps of an astonishingly diverse fauna. As you do, enjoy the striking contrast of the region’s many larch trees, which turn yellow as the light begins to change. Hungry for gourmet discoveries? Fall means it’s time for mushroom picking – matsutake, lobster mushroom, trumpet chanterelle... Take a guided tour to get a taste of this rich Nordic terroir.

Inhabited since time immemorial by the Cree, the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region lends itself perfectly to the discovery of an ancestral way of life that is firmly rooted in the present. During a visit to a cultural centre, a chat with an artisan or a stay in a community, you’ll experience the customs, language and age-old practices that continue to enrich this culture, which is as vibrant as the season’s foliage.