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Flin Flon, Mining city on Manitoba-Saskatchewan border, Canada

The city spans across rocky terrain formed by ancient underwater volcanic eruptions, featuring copper and zinc deposits throughout its geological formation.

Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting established Flin Flon in 1927 to extract copper and zinc deposits, leading to rapid development during the Great Depression.

The community maintains the Flin Flon Arts Council, which coordinates performances, choir productions, and workshops through the Northern Visual Arts Centre.

Flin Flon connects to major urban centers through its airport with flights to Winnipeg, while highways provide ground transportation to Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The city received its name from a character in a 1905 novel, Josiah Flintabbatey Flonatin, after prospector Tom Creighton found the book during mineral exploration.

Location: Manitoba

Location: Saskatchewan

Inception: 1927

Part of: Northern Region

Shares border with: Creighton

Website: http://cityofflinflon.ca

GPS coordinates: 54.76980,-101.87897

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29

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