Arctic Lowlands facts for kids

The Arctic Lands are a huge natural area in northern Canada. They are one of Canada's seven main land regions. This special area is split into three big parts: the Innuitian region, the Arctic Coastal Plain, and the Arctic Lowlands.

Discovering Canada's Arctic Lands

A "physiographic region" is like a big natural area that has its own special land features and geology (the study of rocks and how the Earth is made). The Arctic Lands are one of these important regions in Canada.

This large region is divided into three main parts. Each part has its own unique land shapes and types of rocks. Canada has other major land regions too, like the Canadian Shield, the Hudson Bay Lowland, the Interior Plains, the Cordillera, and the Appalachian Uplands.

The Innuitian Region

The Innuitian Region is a part of the Arctic Lands that has two main mountain zones. In between these mountains, you'll find a large area with different types of land. This includes flat areas called plateaus, slightly higher lands known as uplands, and lower areas called lowlands.

The Arctic Coastal Plain

The Arctic Coastal Plain is another division of the Arctic Lands. It includes three distinct areas, each with its own special land features. These are the Island Coastal Plain, the Mackenzie Delta, and the Yukon Coastal Plain.

The Arctic Lowlands

The Arctic Lowlands are made up of several different areas. These include the Lancaster Plateau, the Foxe Plain, the Boothia Plain, the Victoria Lowland, and the Shaler Mountains. This region covers parts of several islands, such as Ellesmere Island, Devon Island, Somerset Island, the Brodeur Peninsula, and Baffin Island.