Welcome to 3/4
Gillespie
August 1st, 1906
The Canadian Shield is Alberta’s smallest region, covering only 3 percent of Alberta. It is located in the Northeast corner.
It actually spreads over a large part of Canada, but we have the little piece of it.
It has hard rock called granite, very few plants, and lots of lakes.
The ground is covered in rocks left by glaciers (huge ice sheets from a long time ago).
This area is far away from cities and does not have many buildings or roads. Fort Chipewyan is one of its only settlements and has a population of 800 people.
It is a quiet and natural place!
Fort Chipewyan
Slave Lake
Wood Buffalo National Park
Fort Chipewyan
What are the major bodies of water in the Parkland region?
Use the map to help you.
Living off the Land
Dene Suline
Bedrock
Rocky terrain
Little vegetation due to Tundra conditions
Jack Pine
Aspen and Birch Trees
Few grasses
Cold, snowy winters
Cool summers
Lake Athabasca
Wetlands
Marshes
Muskeg
Slave River
Fresh Water
Fish and wildlife
Minerals
🏕 Why is the Boreal Forest Special?
It’s a huge, green, wild place full of life! The trees clean the air, the rivers bring fresh water, and the animals have a home. People love to visit for camping, hiking, and fishing.
The Boreal Forest is like a giant nature playground that helps keep our planet healthy! 🌿🌎✨