Nutashkuan
Reservation Innu community on Quebec's North Shore by Gulf
Innu community on Quebec’s Lower North Shore facing the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Visitors encounter coastal fishing activities, local craft and Indigenous culture when travelling to the village by road or coastal vessel.
How to Get to Nutashkuan #
Access is typically by regional highways from larger Quebec towns or by scheduled coastal services; there is also seasonal air service to nearby airports. Visitors should coordinate travel and community visits in advance with local authorities and community offices.
Tips for Visiting Nutashkuan #
- If visiting the community, arrange meetings through the local band council to ensure cultural protocols are observed.
- Bring warm, layered clothing even in summer - Labrador coastal weather changes quickly.
Best Time to Visit Nutashkuan #
Summer offers the most reliable access by sea or air; winter travel is seasonal and often restricted by ice.
Weather & Climate near Nutashkuan #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1109 mm/year), wettest in October, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -18°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
