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Ontario

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A beautiful view of Toronto's downtown skyline looking northeast from the CN Tower.

Welcome to Ontario!

Ontario is a big and busy place in Canada. It is the southernmost part of Canada and has the most people living there. Over 14 million people call Ontario home!

Where is Ontario?

Ontario sits in Central Canada. It shares borders with Manitoba to the west, Quebec to the east, and many U.S. states to the south. You can find big cities like Toronto and Ottawa here. Toronto is the biggest city and the capital of Ontario, while Ottawa is Canada’s capital.

Amazing Places and Things

Ontario has many wonderful places to explore. In the south, you’ll find farmlands and cities. The north has forests, lakes, and mines. One famous spot is Niagara Falls, where water crashes down in a amazing view!

Fun Facts About Ontario

  • Lakes and Water: Ontario has lots of lakes. Many people think the name “Ontario” means “great lake” or “beautiful water.”
  • Cities: Toronto is famous around the world. It has tall buildings, fun places to visit, and many people from all over the world live there.
  • Nature: Up north, you can see lots of trees, animals, and beautiful rivers. It’s a great place for adventures!

Ontario is a place full of energy, nature, and friendly people. Whether you like busy cities or quiet forests, there is something for everyone in Ontario!

Images

The Black River flowing through the beautiful Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park in Ontario.
Satellite image showing lake-effect snow over the Great Lakes region, formed when cold air picks up moisture from the lakes and creates snow showers downwind.
A detailed 1755 map by Jacques Nicolas Bellin showing the Great Lakes region, indigenous territories, and early French and English settlements.
Statue of a United Empire Loyalist in Hamilton, Ontario, commemorating historical figures.
Historical map showing the regions of Upper and Lower Canada from the year 1811.
A colorful 1855 map of Ontario showing cities, rivers, lakes, and canals, with gentle pastel shading and decorative borders.
A view of Highway 416 near its end at Highway 417 in Ottawa, Canada.
A farm landscape in Waterloo, Ontario, captured from above.
Portrait of Oliver Mowat, a Canadian politician from the 19th century.

Related articles

Toronto
Canada
Quebec
United States
Ottawa
Niagara Falls

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