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Laurentian

Laurentian is a term used to describe things related to Laurentia or the Laurentian region around the Saint Lawrence River. It is used as both a geographic descriptor and an institutional name.

Geographically, Laurentian most commonly refers to the Laurentian Mountains (Les Laurentides), a range in southern Quebec

In Canada, several institutions bear the name Laurentian, including Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, a bilingual

In geology, Laurentian refers to Laurentia, the ancient core of North America, and to features derived from

The term is also used in historical and cultural contexts to denote residents or things associated with

north
of
Montreal;
the
region
is
known
for
outdoor
recreation
and
towns
such
as
Saint-Sauveur,
Mont-Tremblant,
and
Sainte-Agathe.
public
university,
and
Laurentian
Bank
of
Canada,
a
Montreal-based
financial
institution.
it,
such
as
the
Laurentian
Shield
(also
called
the
Canadian
Shield)
and
rocks
formed
during
the
Precambrian.
the
Laurentians
region,
or
as
part
of
names
of
commercial
and
cultural
entities.