Download the press releaseEnglish version Lire le communiqué de presseversion française Québec, September 15, 2025 – Amélie Dionne, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region (including Les Basques) and the...
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Press Release: Notice of Appointment – Visitor Services and Marketing Project Manager
July 22, 2025, Chibougamau, Quebec -- Eeyou Istchee Tourism and Tourisme Baie-James are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Alison Caron-Lachance as Project Manager – Visitor Services and Marketing. In her position since July 14, 2025, Ms. Caron-Lachance will...
Press Release: COTA Becomes First Indigenous DMO in North America to Earn Sustainable Tourism Certification from GreenStep
Télécharger le communiqué de presseversion française Download press releaseEnglish version Oujé-Bougoumou, Quebec – The Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA) has achieved a significant milestone, receiving a Silver Sustainable Tourism Certification...
Launch of the Official 2025-2026 Tourist Guide for Eeyou Istchee Baie-James
Tourisme Baie-James and Eeyou Istchee Tourism are proud to announce the release of the 2025-2026 edition of our Official Tourist Guide. A true showcase of the region and its tourism businesses, over 30,000 copies of this guide are distributed across Quebec, Ontario,...
Press Release: Second Annual Cree Knowledge Festival Invites Everyone to Experience and Celebrate Cree Culture This December 6 and 7
Cree Nation of Oujé-Bougoumou, Québec, November 15, 2024 -- Following the incredible success of the first Cree Knowledge Festival last year, the Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA), Cree Native Arts and Crafts Association (CNACA) and Cree Trappers’...
Building Bridges Through Tourism: COTA & EIT Conference Ignites Important Dialogue on Tourism and Reconciliation in Eeyou Istchee
Cree Nation of Oujé-Bougoumou, Quebec – A meaningful gathering of Cree tourism operators, leaders, partners, and visionaries took place at the Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA) and Eeyou Istchee Tourism (EIT) Annual General Meeting and Tourism Conference...
Press Release: Notice of Appointment – Marketing Project Manager
June 13, 2024, Chibougamau - Tourisme Baie-James and Eeyou Istchee Tourism are pleased to welcome Tania Savard to their team as Marketing Project Manager. Following studies in theatre, Tania is now working toward a Bachelor in Communications, specializing in public...
Launch of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Summer Tourist Campaign under a New Slogan: Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Truly Surreal / Réellement Surréel
We are delighted to announce the official launch of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James summer tourism campaign for 2024, with an all-new inspiring video and new signature: Truly Surreal / Réellement Surréel. The Eeyou Istchee James Bay region has long been recognized...
Cree-Owned Nibiischii Earns National Recognition for Recently Launched Attractions
Mistissini-area destination named as a top-three “business that launched a new experience” at last week’s Indigenous Tourism Awards MISTISSINI, QC, MARCH 5, 2024 – After launching an on-water/on-ice outdoor cinema, astronomical & Northern Lights observatory, and...
COTA, Wiinipaakw Confirm Creetopia Site Destroyed by Forest Fires
Waskaganish, Québec, July 11, 2023 – The Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA) and Wiinipaakw Tours are deeply saddened to share that the Creetopia base camp was among the sites destroyed by forest fires in Northern Quebec. This news was confirmed by public...
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