About Peawanuck
 
 

Peawanuck is an isolated Cree community in the Kenora District, Ontario, Canada. It is located near the confluence of the Winisk and Shamattawa Rivers, about 35 km from the Winisk River's end in Hudson Bay. Its population is 139 (2001 Canada Census).

Its population used to live in the community of Winisk, near the mouth of the Winisk River. This also used to be a Mid-Canada Line  Radar site. In 1986, its population was forced to abandon Winisk as a result of the Winisk Flood Disaster. The community was relocated thirty kilometers up-river on higher ground. The new settlement was renamed Peawanuck, meaning "flintstone" in the Cree language. It is surrounded by lands of the Polar Bear Provincial Park  providing Peawanuck with limited tourism opportunities.

Electrical power for Peawanuck is supplied by an independent power producer and is based on diesel fuel.  Limited storage capacity means that fuel must be transported in small quantities year 'round. 

Peawanuck is not accessible by road but has an airfield (Peawanuck airport).
 
Location:
Peawanuck is a remote northwestern Ontario Cree community located just upstream from the mouth of the Winisk River at the  southern shores of Hudson Bay.  The community is 314 air miles north of Pickle Lake and 486 air miles North of Thunder Bay.
 
Access / Airports / Transportation:
There are no roads to Peawanuck and the only regular access to the community is by air.  Scheduled airline service is provided by Air Creebec with flights originating from Timmins Ontario.  You can fly to Timmins with Air Canada Jazz via Toronto or take Bearskin Airlines from Thunder Bay or Sudbury.  If scheduled flights do not suit your timetable, you can also arrange private charter flights from Pickle Lake or Thunder Bay.
 
Accommodations / Services / Attractions / Events:
There are no motels in Peawanuck and visitors should contact the Band Office ahead of their visit to determine if any arrangements can be made for accommodations.  The region surrounding the community is comprised of the Polar Bear Provincial Park providing limited tourism opportunities for the area.  Check our fishing link above for listings of outfitters and tours for the Peawanuck area.
 
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