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Hudson Bay Lowlands

The Hudson Bay Lowlands extend around the southern and southwestern shores of Hudson Bay and James Bay. They are an extensive low-relief wetland region with important peat deposits.

Fast Facts

  • The lowlands border Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec coastal sectors.
  • Poor drainage and a cold climate favour peat accumulation.
  • Rivers crossing the region connect inland catchments with the marine bays.
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