How much of Manitoba is covered by the Canadian Shield?

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The Canadian Shield covers approximately three-fifths of Manitoba.1

This geologically ancient region, located to the north and east of the Manitoba Lowland, is characterized by its rugged landscape of rocks, forests, and rivers. The area is drained by the Nelson and Churchill rivers, which flow into Hudson Bay. Due to its soil composition—primarily gray wooded, podzol, and peat—the region is generally considered unsuitable for agriculture.1