James Bay is a body of water located on the southern end of Hudson Bay in Canada. Its shorelines are in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario; its islands, surface waters, and depths are in Nunavut. Its
Hannah Bay at the southern end of James Bay
James Bay, near Chisasibi, Quebec
Possible scenario of the GRAND Canal scheme, showing the initial water capture and diversion into Lake Huron.
Akimiski Island is the largest island in James Bay, Canada, which is part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the territory of Nunavut. It has an area of 3,112.89 km2, making it the 161st largest island in t
James Bay
…Bay in Canada. Its shorelines are in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario; its islands, surface waters, and depths are in Nunavut. Its largest island is Akimiski. Numerous waterways of the James Bay watershed have been modified with dams or diversions for several major hydroelectric projects, while still attracting…
Photo of western coast, viewed from north towards south, in mid-July
Akimiski Island, James Bay, Canada ISS June 2 2026