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Attawapiskat, Ontario

Attawapiskat, or Attawapiskat First Nation, is an isolated Cree First Nation located in Kenora District in northern Ontario, Canada, at the mouth of the Attawapiskat River near the west coast of James Bay. The First Nation controls the reserves at Attawapiskat 91 and Attawapiskat 91A, established upon the community's signing of Treaty 9 in 1930.

Type City

Why go

  • First Nation in Kenora District, Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Kashechewan Airport (ZKE).

History

Attawapiskat, or Attawapiskat First Nation, is an isolated Cree First Nation located in Kenora District in northern Ontario, Canada, at the mouth of the Attawapiskat River near the west coast of James Bay. The First Nation controls the reserves at Attawapiskat 91 and Attawapiskat 91A, established upon the community's signing of Treaty 9 in 1930. The traditional territory of Attawapiskat extends beyond its current location up the James Bay coast to Hudson Bay and hundreds of kilometres inland along river tributaries.

Airports

Attawapiskat Airport (YAT) 0.5 km to the centre
Attawapiskat, ON, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Kashechewan, Peawanuck (OpenFlights route data).
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Kashechewan Airport (ZKE) 88 km to the centre
Kashechewan, ON, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Attawapiskat, Fort Albany (OpenFlights route data).
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Fort Albany Airport (YFA) 94 km to the centre
Fort Albany, ON, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Kashechewan, Moosonee (OpenFlights route data).
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Where things are

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Photographs

Attawapiskat, Ontario
Attawapiskat, Ontario
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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 Kashechewan Airport (ZKE); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZKE has direct flights to 2 destinations on 0 airline (incl. Attawapiskat, Fort Albany).

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

Trains & rail

VIA Rail Canada
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Ebus
Intercity coach
Rider Express
Intercity coach