DAY 1: MONTREAL / LA GRANDE /
GREAT WHALE RIVER
This morning we fly from Montreal to La Grande. From the plane we can view the massive La Grande Dam and Reservoir which was built 20 years ago as part to the James Bay I Hydro-Electric Project.The Great Whale River Dams, if they are ever built, will be part of the James Bay II project. In the afternoon we board a float plane and fly 60 miles inland, past rugged canyons, waterfalls and lakes to our launching point on the Great Whale River whose water is so pristine that you can drink directly from it.

DAYS 2-5: GREAT WHALE RIVER
For 5 day, in the company of Cree hosts, Vera and Jimmy George, we run Grand Canyon-size rapids, marvel at the stunning sub-arctic scenery of granite, stunted trees and brilliantly colored lichen and come to understand and appreciate a land, a culture, and their five thousand year bond. Nights will be spent in native Cree camps with teepees and a sweat lodge where we will feast on fresh trout and other Cree foods. Cree customs, stories and language will be an integral part of this journey.

DAY 5: GREAT WHALE RIVER / MONTREAL
This morning we are met by the float plane which transports us back to La Grande where we transfer to the flight south, arriving in Montreal in the afternoon.

Great Whale Photographs

A Great Loneliness at James Bay

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