 The
general store is without any doubt our first source of
supplies from groceries to clothing, fishing and hunting
goods. You can find everything at the general
store! ! ! Well almost everything! I have
learned from previous experience that, never should you
plan a meal in advance or you might be disappointed.
Every week brings a different surprise! We cannot believe
that because this week you find a product that you love
that you will necessarily find it on your next grocery
expedition! ! ! It would be a very big
mistake! ! ! But... we get used to those
restrictions, if not we can always order from the south.
There are in Montréal, stores that are specialized
in cargo deliveries, within 3 days, First Air to Tivi
Transport, a local transport company, delivers your
groceries to your home in Kuujjuaq.
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In
the spring, when the river melts, it brings with it an
incredible sight especially when the caribous passed by.
In 1999, my lucky year, thousands of caribous crossed the
village. The villagers had not seen them for years. What
a show ! ! !
Merchandises
are sent to the north by plane, but with the summer,
boats arrive with four wheels vehicles, skidoos that were
bought from the south. Beside heavy merchandise, they
also deliver all the dangerous goods. Heating and car
fuel are also delivered that way. But the most
interesting part is that, the river not being deep
enough, the boats cannot go to Kuujjuaq so they wait in
the upper river (in front of the Old Fort Chimo) and
there the barges take over and bring all the merchandise
to the shore in Kuujjuaq. This is one of the summer
attractions. 
