Tsimpsean Peninsula facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tsimpsean Peninsula |
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 Location in British Columbia
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| Coordinates | 54°24′16″N 130°11′59″W / 54.40444°N 130.19972°W |
The Tsimpsean Peninsula is a piece of land almost surrounded by water. It is located on the North Coast of British Columbia in Canada. This peninsula stretches between Chatham Sound and Work Channel. It also reaches south to the Skeena River.
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What's in a Name?
The name of the peninsula comes from the Tsimshian peoples. They are the Indigenous people who have lived in this area for a very long time. In 1927, the Geographic Names Board of Canada officially gave it this name. Before that, people spelled it in many different ways. Some of these spellings included "Tsimshean," "Timshian," and "Chimsyan."
Two water passages, Aberdeen Passage and Eleanor Passage, separate the peninsula from Smith Island and De Horsey Island. These islands are just to the south. The waters around them are part of the Skeena River's estuary. An estuary is where a river meets the sea, mixing fresh and salt water.
Exploring the Ecosystems
The Tsimpsean Peninsula has two main types of natural environments, called ecosystems. An ecosystem is a community of living things and their non-living surroundings.
Coastal Lowlands
The Coastal Lowlands are flat areas close to the sea. They have low hills and a mix of solid rock, called bedrock, and wet, spongy ground known as muskeg.
Many interesting animals live in this habitat. You might see large Sandhill Cranes and Canada Geese. Other birds like the Wilson's snipe also live here. Land animals include Sitka Deer, Wolfs, and Black Bears.
Central Highlands
The Central Highlands are rugged mountains. They are covered with plants that grow in high, cool places, known as montane vegetation. This area also has temperate rainforests, which are forests with lots of rain and mild temperatures.
The wildlife in the Central Highlands includes Deer, majestic bald eagles, and different types of grouse. Smaller animals like squirrels and martens also make their homes here.
Images for kids
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Skunk Cabbage sprouting in the Tsimpsean Peninsula
