James Bay

Bay on the southern end of the Hudson Bay, Canada James BayA satellite image of James BayJames BayLocation within OntarioLocationSouthern end of Hudson Bay, between the shores of Ontario and Quebec (waters and islands are in Nunavut)Coordinates53°30′N 80°30′W / 53.500°N 80.500°W / 53.500; -80.500 (James Bay)Basin countriesCanadaMax. length443 km (275 mi)Max. width217 km (135 mi)Surface area68,300 km2 (26,400 mi2)Average depth60 m (200 ft) James Bay (French: Baie James, pronounced [bɛ dʒɛmz]; Cree: ᐐᓂᐯᒄ, romanized: Wînipekw, lit. 'dirty water') 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 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 river-based recreation. Several communities are located near or alongside James Bay, including a number of Aboriginal Canadian communities, such as the Kashechewan First Nation and nine communities affiliated with the Cree of northern Quebec. Ja