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| Manitoba > Flin Flon |
"The City Built on Rock" Flin Flon is a city in the province of Manitoba. It is on the Saskatchewan border. The city was named for a character in the pulp fiction novel, "The Sunless City." A local statue depicting the book's hero, Josiah Flintabattey Flonatin, was designed by cartoonist Al Capp.
The local economy relies heavily on mining.
Well-known residents have included:
· Bobby Clarke, hockey player
Nearby parks & recreation: Baker's Narrows Provincial Park
Historic sites and museums: Flin Flon Station Museum
Transit: Flin Flon Bus Service
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