Maliotenam
Reservation Innu community and reserve on north shore of St. Lawrence
Maliotenam is an Innu community on Quebec’s Gulf of St. Lawrence near Sept-Îles; visitors come for cultural tourism, guided community programs, fishing and coastal landscapes.
Maliotenam is an Innu community and reserve in Quebec, Canada, associated with the Uashat-Maliotenam First Nation. It is a residential and cultural community inhabited by Innu people.
The settlement contains community facilities and services for residents and hosts cultural activities and events that reflect Innu traditions. It is not primarily a tourist site, and visits should respect local protocols.
The community developed in the 20th century as part of Innu settlement patterns in the region and remains under local band governance. It functions as a home and cultural centre for its members.
Maliotenam is located on the north shore region of Quebec near the town of Sept-Îles and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
- Innu community: Maliotenam is one of the two communities associated with the Uashat-Maliotenam Innu band and is a living Indigenous community with local governance and cultural activities.
How to Get to Maliotenam #
Maliotenam lies near the town of Uashat and Sept-Îles in Quebec. Access is typically by road from Sept-Îles; because it is an Indigenous community, visitors should contact local authorities or tourism offices in Sept-Îles for advice and permission if required.
Best Time to Visit Maliotenam #
Visit in summer for community events and easier access; respect local regulations and community protocols.
Weather & Climate near Maliotenam #
Maliotenam's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1124 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
