This ecological region lies on both sides of Hudson Bay. The eastern segment occupies the central
part of Quebec and Labrador, while the western segment covers portions of northern
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia as well as the southern Northwest
Territories. Overall, it encompasses much of Canada’s northern boreal forest and is underlain by
the ancient bedrock of the Canadian Shield. With a population of 55,000, hunting, fishing and
trapping are the major activities. Locally, forestry, and oil and gas exploration are taking place.