Uashat

Reservation Innu First Nations community on Quebec's Côte-Nord

An Innu community near Sept‑Îles in Quebec noted for coastal landscapes and Indigenous culture; visitors interested in regional history and community events sometimes make stops here.

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Uashat is an Innu reserve in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada, and forms one part of the paired community commonly known as Uashat-Maliotenam. It is an Indigenous community of the Innu nation.

The reserve is a living community with cultural, administrative, and residential areas rather than a tourist attraction; visits should be undertaken respectfully and, where appropriate, with permission or guided arrangements. Local cultural events and community facilities reflect contemporary Innu life.

The community has long-standing Innu roots in the region and, in the 20th century, was organized administratively as a reserve under Canadian law; Uashat and Maliotenam are two neighbouring Innu communities that share cultural and family ties.

Situated on Quebec’s North Shore, Uashat sits immediately adjacent to the city of Sept-Îles on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in the eastern part of the province.

  • Proximity to Sept-Îles: Located immediately adjacent to the city of Sept-Îles, providing direct access to regional services and transport on Quebec's North Shore.

What to See #

  • Community context: Part of the paired Innu communities Uashat and Maliotenam, Uashat lies adjacent to the town of Sept-Îles on Quebec's North Shore and is administered by local Innu authorities.
Uashat
50.2234, -66.4013

Best Time to Visit Uashat #

Weather & Climate near Uashat #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1113 mm/year), wettest in October.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-20° -9°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-18° -7°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -1°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -5°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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