Author: Clint Curtis

What Towns Are In South East Saskatchewan?

PROfILE Of SOUTh EAST REGION The four cities in the region are Yorkton, Estevan, Weyburn and Melville). What is southeastern Saskatchewan? Southeastern Saskatchewan is a rural area anchored the city of Regina. To the north and east of Regina is the Qu’Appelle Valley, which features a series of small lakes linked by the Qu’Appelle River […]

What Is The Most Common Fish In Ontario?

Yellow Perch are by far the most abundant fish species in the region. They are a schooling fish and generally travel in packs. This makes perch a great species to target with children or those just getting into fishing. What fish is Ontario known for? In both lakes and rivers, salmon fishing is hot. Ontario’s […]

How Many Islands Does Lake Ontario Have?

As you travel around the lake, you will find approximately 2,000 islands and 100 diverse beaches. Are there any islands in Lake Ontario? Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario The Thousand Islands in Ontario and New York are actually comprised of 1,864 islands on the Saint Lawrence River. Common activities on many of the Islands are swimming, […]

How Often Do Hurricanes Hit Ontario?

“On average they get one hurricane every three years in Atlantic Canada.” However, areas of central Canada, like Ontario and Quebec, can be affected by gusty winds and torrential rain when hurricanes move across the U.S., Farnell said. But many of these storms typically lose strength as they move over land. Has a hurricane ever […]

Which Is Deeper Lake Erie Or Lake Ontario?

Although similar to Lake Erie in surface area and physical dimensions, Lake Ontario is a much deeper lake, averaging 283 feet. Comparing their volumes, Lake Ontario holds almost four times more water than Lake Erie. Is Lake Ontario lower than Lake Erie? As the surfaces of Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan, and Erie are all approximately […]

Are There Any Islands In Lake Ontario?

Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario The Thousand Islands in Ontario and New York are actually comprised of 1,864 islands on the Saint Lawrence River. Common activities on many of the Islands are swimming, fishing, and boating. The Islands also host freshwater shipwreck diving, many museums, and two castles. Are there any islands in the middle of […]

How Does E. Coli Get Into Lake Ontario?

The primary sources of E. coli at Toronto and Hamilton beaches are gulls and geese in the ankle-depth to chest-depth water, and municipal waste water in the deeper water. How does E. coli get into rivers? Human and animal stool may pollute ground and surface water, including streams, rivers, lakes and water used to irrigate […]