Geography & Regions
The Canadian Shield
The Canadian Shield is a huge region of ancient rock that wraps around Hudson Bay and covers much of central and eastern Canada. It is rich in minerals.
Key facts
- ◆ It is a vast region of ancient, exposed rock covering much of the country.
- ◆ The Shield is rich in minerals, forests, and freshwater lakes.
- ◆ It surrounds Hudson Bay across northern and central Canada.
- ◆ Its thin soils and rugged terrain make much of it sparsely populated.