Every small town has a story. We've mapped989of them.

Top 7 Places to Visit in

Chisasibi | Quebec

The page created by Hanan Rage | George Brown College | Photo by Fenerty at the English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0

Region:

Eeyou Istchee–Baie-James

Known For:

Centrale La Grande-1 | La Grande River | Hydroelectric engineering | Northern landscapes | Massive water flows | Remote access

Best For:

Engineering Wonders | Northern Routes | Scenic Stops | Remote Travel

Is this your community? See how we can help more travellers find it.

1000 Towns · Canada travel powered by Booking.com

Best stays in Chisasibi Quebec

Chisasibi Heritage and Cultural Centre

Sending
User Review
0 (0 votes)
ArtKids & Family

They gather, strengthen, enhance, and interpret the rich heritage of our people through exhibitions and cultural programming in a language, arts, crafts, songs, dance, legends, stories, and traditional activities by celebrating and sharing traditional skills, knowledge, and values of our ancestors. Chisasibi is a Cree village on the eastern shore of James Bay, on the […]

La Grande River

Sending
User Review
0 (0 votes)
OutdoorSelfie Spot

La Grande River in northwestern Quebec rises in the highlands of north-central Quebec and flows roughly 900 km west to drain into James Bay. It is the second largest river in Quebec, surpassed only by the Saint Lawrence River. Photo: fargomeD, CC BY 2.5  

Belvédère Robert-Bourassa

Sending
User Review
0 (0 votes)
OutdoorSelfie Spot

The World’s Largest Underground Generating Station Head up to Baie-James (James Bay)! At the end of the road, you’ll find 7,722 MW of power-generating capacity and splendid northern vistas. Look up at the towering dam—as high as a 53-storey building! Marvel at the “giant’s staircase” with ten enormous steps, each the size of two football fields! […]

The Lookout

Sending
User Review
0 (0 votes)
Selfie Spot

In 6 minutes from Belvédère Robert-Bourassa, you will find this fantastic lookout with an amazing view and a great hike. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and a camera because the views are breathtaking. Photo: Google Street View

Centrale La Grande-1

Sending
User Review
0 (0 votes)
Outdoor

On the edge of the Canadian Shield, the heart of the boreal forest lies the last of the La Grande Complex facilities: La Grande-1. This run-of-river power plant, made of 640,000 m3 of concrete—enough to build a sidewalk from Montréal to Miami—will impress you with its drive shafts measuring over 2 m in diameter. The La Grande-1 […]

Auberge Maanitaaukimikw

Sending
User Review
0 (0 votes)
Stay

Newly constructed nine-bedroom B&B style establishment offering magnificent views of the La Grande River by the shores of Chisasibi Quebec Photo: https://www.aubergechisasibi.ca

Waastooskuun Inn

Sending
User Review
4 (1 vote)
Kids & FamilyStay

Well known place in Chisasibi, where visitors stay. One of the most treasured Cree values is to show respect together and to treat them with kindness and care. With this sentiment, this location welcomes guests to stay under the northern lights and make your stay memorable. Photo: Google Maps, Hotel Waastooskuun  

Municipalities & Tourism Organizations

Is this your community?

We can help more travellers discover your town — through enhanced content, Google search advertising, and featured placement on our platform.

Chisasibi | Quebec Classified

Find local news, events, services, etc., that would interest you or someone you know.

Discover towns near Chisasibi | Quebec

Quebec
Chibougamau
Chibougamau
A northern hub that mixes real wilderness access with local life—from hiking and viewpoints at Parc Obalski to remote adventures in Assinica, plus summer energy during the Folifrets festival and a handful of surprisingly solid local dining spots.
Explore →
Quebec
Amos
Amos
A welcoming town in Abitibi, known for its riverside setting, wildlife refuge, and role as a gateway to the forests and lakes of northwestern Quebec.
Explore →
Quebec
Dolbeau-Mistassini
Dolbeau-Mistassini
A practical Lac-Saint-Jean stop where cycling routes meet sandy lake beaches and easy local dining—perfect for a relaxed swim, a meal, and a break along the Bleuets loop.
Explore →
Quebec
Barraute
Barraute
A small Abitibi community surrounded by boreal forest, known for outdoor routes, winter trails, and a quiet, remote northern Quebec atmosphere.
Explore →
Quebec
Malartic
Malartic
A northern town built around one of Canada’s largest open-pit gold mines, where mining tours and viewpoints offer a rare, up-close look at modern resource extraction.
Explore →
Quebec
Normandin
Normandin
A small Lac Saint-Jean town along the popular cycling loop, offering a simple stop with nearby cheese tastings and easy access to the region’s rural food culture.
Explore →
Quebec
Macamic
Macamic
A peaceful lakeside town in Abitibi, offering wide water views, easy access to fishing and boating, and a calm northern Quebec atmosphere.
Explore →
Quebec
Rivière-Héva
Rivière-Héva
A small Abitibi community with a unique geological feature—the exposed fault line at Lac Malartic—offering a different kind of stop for travellers interested in earth history and northern landscapes.
Explore →

Chisasibi | Quebec Classified

Photo

Who Are You?

Any changes to the place info will be reviewed by 1000 Towns of Canada.