Ontario - Wikipedia
WEBOntario (/ ɒ n ˈ t ɛər i oʊ / ⓘ on-TAIR-ee-oh; French:) is the southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province.As of the 2021 Canadian census, it is home to 38.5 percent of the country's population, and is the second-largest province by total area (after Quebec). Ontario is Canada's fourth-largest jurisdiction in total area of ...
Ontario | History, Cities, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Ontario is composed of two regions of widely different character, Northern and Southern Ontario. Northern Ontario, as usually defined, lies north of a line drawn from the confluence of the Mattawa and Ottawa rivers (at the Quebec border, east of Lake Nipissing) southwest to the mouth of the French River, on Georgian Bay.Most of the region, which covers approximately 350,000 square miles ...
About Ontario | ontario.ca
WEBHere are some key facts about Ontario’s geography: the longest east-west distance in Ontario is 1,568 kilometres (974 miles). The longest north-south distance is 1,691 kilometres (1,050 miles). The highest point is 693 metres (785 yards) above sea level, in the Timiskaming area.
Ontario Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBMar 27, 2023 · Ontario, Canada's most populous province, encompasses an area of 415,598 square miles and boasts a mix of landforms and bodies of water. To the west, it borders the province of Manitoba, while to the east, it meets the province of Quebec.To the north, Ontario's coastline extends along the shores of Hudson Bay and James Bay, which are part of the Arctic Ocean.
Government of Ontario | ontario.ca
WEBGovernment of Ontario. EnglishFrançais. Updated: November 08, 2023. Published: May 04, 2023. Government of Ontario. The Government of Ontario includes ministries, agencies and Crown corporations. Questions or comments. There are many ways to contact the Government of Ontario. Contact us.
Ontario | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBAug 9, 2007 · Ontario is a Canadian province bounded by Manitoba to the west, Hudson Bay to the north, Québec to the east, and New York, the Great Lakes, Michigan and Minnesota to the south. The province was founded on parts of the traditional territories of the Ojibwa, Odawa, Potawatomi, Algonquin, Mississauga, Haudenosaunee, Neutral, Wendat, Cree, Oji ...
Ontario travel - Lonely Planet | Canada, North America
WEBOntario. Canada, North America. The breathtaking four-seasonal palette of Ontario's vast wilderness, endless forests and abundant wildlife awaits. Around 40% of Canada’s population lives here for good reason: Ontario is larger than France and Spain combined. Over 250,000 lakes, including the Great Lakes bordering the US, contain a fifth of ...
Ontario summary | Britannica
WEBOntario, Province, east-central Canada. Area: 415,599 sq mi (1,076,395 sq km). Population: (2021) 14,223,942. Capital: Toronto. Situated between Hudson Bay and James Bay and the St. Lawrence River – Great Lakes chain, it is bordered by the U.S. and the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Manitoba. It is Canada’s second largest province.
Ontario - Wikiwand
WEBOntario is the southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it is home to 38.5 percent of the country's population, and is the second-largest province by total area. Ontario is Canada's fourth-largest jurisdiction in total …
41 Iconic Places to Visit in Ontario, Canada | The Planet D
WEBApr 27, 2024 · 22. Manitoulin Island. Bridal Veil Falls on Manitoulin Island. It’s the largest freshwater island in the world. Located on Lake Huron, this 2766 km2 (1167 square miles) has some of Ontario’s most iconic landmarks like Bridal Veil Falls, the Benjamin Islands and, the high lookout outcrop of the Cup and Saucer Trail.
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