The smallest of Canada’s ecozones. It extends from Quebec City to Windsor, and includes the densely populated Southern Ontario
A flat, low-lying natural region of western Canada. The Central Plains are made up of two ecozones: the Prairies and the Boreal Plains.
South of Collingwood, Ontario, the transition from the ecosystems Mixed Wood Plains into Boreal Plains could be witnessed in the surrounding area.
Mixedwood Plains The Mixedwood Plains Ecozone is the Canadian ecozone with the most southerly extent, covering all of southwestern Ontario, and parts of central and northeastern Ontario and southern Quebec along the Saint Lawrence River. Plains and gently rolling hills are found here.(Smallest Canadian Ecozone) More then 60% of the total population in Canada lives in this region. Climate, soil, landforms, natural vegetations, and wildlife are factors the provide for humans. The regions natural resources are a huge contributing factor to the economy.Carbonate-rich Palezoic bedrock characterizes the geology of the Mixedwood Plains. Flat lands with rich soil to support agriculture and food processing industries. The climate allows a variety of different foods and vegetables to grow, and popular wines of the Niagara region. Many opportunities, as well as challenges come with this region when dealing with human interactions.