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Kuujjuaq

Kuujjuaq is a former Hudson's Bay Company outpost at the mouth of the Koksoak River on Ungava Bay that has become the largest northern village in the Nunavik region of Quebec, Canada. It is the administrative capital of the Kativik Regional Government.

Type TownPopulation 2,668

Why go

  • Northern village municipality in Quebec, Canada.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including (Parcs) Nunavik Parks.
  • Served by Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP).

History

Kuujjuaq is a former Hudson's Bay Company outpost at the mouth of the Koksoak River on Ungava Bay that has become the largest northern village in the Nunavik region of Quebec, Canada. It is the administrative capital of the Kativik Regional Government. Its population was 2,668 as of the 2021 census.

Must-see attractions

Airports

Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) 1.8 km to the centre
Kuujjuaq, QC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (First Air) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Aupaluk, Inukjuak, Iqaluit, Kangiqsualujjuaq, Kangirsuk… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 10 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YVP has direct flights to 10 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Aupaluk, Inukjuak, Iqaluit, Kangiqsualujjuaq, Kangirsuk…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kuujjuaq. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach