Author: Darrel Pratt

At 65,000 square feet, this vacant mansion goes by different names – Haileybury House, Peter Grant Mansion or simply “Canada’s Largest Mansion”. Where is the most expensive house in Ontario? According to HelloSafe, Oakville-Milton is currently the most expensive area to buy a home in the province, with the average transaction price hitting $1,335,200 in […]

Bus travel is often the cheapest way to travel between Ontario cities. Sometimes, it is the only way to travel between smaller towns and cities, other than driving. Bus lines offering service throughout Ontario include: Greyhound – servicing all Ontario. How do you get around in Ontario without a car? 8 Ways to Get Almost […]

2012. The 155-acre waterfront attraction first opened in 1971, but was closed in 2012 after years of declining attendance. When did Ontario Place close down? It opened on May 22, 1971, and operated as a theme park centered around Ontario themes and family attractions until 2012 when the Government of Ontario announced that it would […]

Ontario’s climate is considered continental, with temperatures ranging from humid in the south, with cold winters and warm summers, to sub-Arctic in the north. Is Ontario a continental region? Ontario’s climate is continental, meaning the province experiences hot, humid summers and very cold winters with heavy snowfall. Is Ontario a temperate region? Ontario is one […]

Ontario is a study in contrasts. The varied landscape includes the vast, rocky and mineral-rich Canadian Shield, which separates the fertile farmland in the south and the grassy lowlands of the north. What is Ontario’s environment like? Ontario is one of the warmest region in Canada with an average daily high temperature of 12 degrees. […]

There is no admission to walk through Ontario Place. We are a public park with year round activities (some rental fees may apply) and events. For more information on how to get here, please check our Visit Us page. How do you get into Ontario Place? We have 3 public entrances: West Entrance (West Island/ […]

Calypso Waterpark. Calypso Theme Waterpark is the largest waterpark in Canada. This gem of a park will leave you breathless. State of the art water rides, a huge wave pool (the size of 3 NHL rinks), two themed rivers, fun slides galore and even a whitewater experience; we will definitively make your summer memorable. What […]

Food prices from our Cost of Living Section Markets Edit Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.82C$ Rice (white), (1 lb) 1.86C$ Eggs (regular) (12) 3.99C$ Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.51C$ How much does bread cost in Ontario? Average Food Prices In Canada 2020 Item Quantity 2018 Price ($) Processed cheese food slices 250 […]

If the property remains unclaimed, holders must file a report and transfer the property to the Government of Ontario, which then can use the property until it is claimed (if ever). There would be fines for non-compliance. Can you claim abandoned property in Ontario? In Ontario, the Escheats Act, 2015 sets out a procedure by […]

The Welland Canal lock system connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, enabling vessels to bypass Niagara Falls. And the St. Lawrence Seaway lock system has tamed the St. Lawrence River, enabling ships to sail from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean since 1959. Can you take a boat from the Great Lakes to the ocean? […]