15 Strange Facts About the Canadian Shield That Are Actually True

The Canadian Shield holds secrets that most people drive right past. We examine the history of boomtowns and geology that shaped the landscape. From the remnants of Uranium City, a community planned for thousands that now sits nearly empty, to the massive nickel mines operating inside a prehistoric impact crater, this region is a testament to both boom-and-bust cycles and ancient power. The Sudbury impact crater remains one of the most significant geological events in the country, creating the wealth that built modern mining towns. The Forgotten North creates faceless documentaries about hidden Canadian history, vanished communities, strange geography, and the places ordinary maps fail to explain. Which geological wonder or abandoned town should we investigate next? Local context and corrections are always welcome.