Rupert Bay is a large bay located on the south-east shore of James Bay, in Canada. Although the coast is part of the province of Quebec, the waters of the bay are under jurisdiction of Nunavut Territory.[2]
Rupert Bay | |
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Coordinates | 51°35′01″N 78°59′58″W |
Ocean/sea sources | Hudson Bay |
Basin countries | Canada |
Max. length | 32 km (20 mi)[1] |
Max. width | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
Surface elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
This bay has a width of 16 km and a length of 32 km. It is the largest arm of James Bay. The Rupert, Nottaway and Broadback Rivers empty into this bay.[3] The Cree village of Waskaganish is on the eastern shores of the bay.
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