Author: Clint Curtis

What Was The Strongest Earthquake In Ontario?

It was felt across most of Ontario and Quebec, as well as parts of the northeastern United States, in addition to places as far as Chicago, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Charleston, West Virginia, and Halifax. 2010 Central Canada earthquake. Montreal Ottawa UTC time 2010-06-23 17:41:42 Magnitude 5.0 Mw Depth 16.4 km (10 mi) Epicenter 45.904°N 75.497°W Has […]

Has London Ontario Ever Had A Tornado?

On Friday, Western researchers revealed that two preliminary EF1-rated tornadoes were behind some of the damage seen in London’s northeast, including at the airport, and in the city’s far south end. “Both tornadoes occurred within minutes of each other…. When was the last time London had a tornado? We’re unlikely to see a whirlwind of […]

Is Lake Ontario Good For Sailing?

Lake Ontario in summer is a sailor’s paradise. With deep water, and interesting harbours to visit, the lake hosts a large and diverse sailing community. Can you sail on Lake Ontario? Sailing on Lake Ontario can be a wonderful adventure. Like the Ocean, you can see the weather coming towards you for hours before it […]

Can You Go To Middle Island Ontario?

Although part of Point Pelee National Park, Middle Island is not officially open to visitors. Who owns Middle Island Ontario? The Nature Conservancy of CanadaThe Nature Conservancy of Canada purchased Middle Island in 1999 at an auction in Cleveland, Ohio for $1.3 million (CA$) and donated the island the following year to the Parks Canada. […]

Is There A Border In Lake Ontario?

It is bounded on the north, west, and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario, and on the south and east by the U.S. state of New York. The Canada–United States border spans the centre of the lake. Can you cross the border in Lake Ontario? Albeit water-based, the Great Lakes are a well-policed boundary […]