Author: Muriel Schmidt

Between 100,000 and 80,000 years ago, all of Ontario was covered by a glacier – a thick sheet of ice (Figure 2). When were glaciers last in Ontario? The Last Ice Age The most recent ice age that affected North America started about 2.58 million years ago and ended about 11,000 years ago (in southern […]

Ontario is home to some of Canada’s top universities and colleges, leaders in innovation and research. International students can gain a competitive edge as degrees, diplomas and certificates received in Ontario’s universities and colleges are held in high esteem across Canada and recognized worldwide. Why do international students choose Ontario? Ontario has the largest number […]

Food and beverage manufacturing With manufacturing revenue of $36.9 billion, Ontario is one of North America’s largest and most significant food and beverage processing sectors. We have nearly 3,000 registered food and beverage businesses. What is the main industry of Ontario? Services industry Although Ontario is a manufacturing powerhouse, the services sector is the largest […]

According to our extended forecasts, 2022-2023 will be remembered as a time to shake, shiver, and shovel—a winter season filled with plenty of snow, rain, and mush as well as some record-breaking cold temperatures! What kind of winter is predicted for 2023 Canada? Weather Network expects temperatures for the winter season to be near to […]

Usually January is the coldest month of the year, and July is the warmest. The northern part of the province has longer and colder winters than southern Ontario. Spring is a rainy season in most parts of Ontario. What is Toronto’s coldest month? JanuaryThe cold season lasts for 3.4 months, from December 3 to March […]

400+ years As a Franco-Ontarian, you are part of a community going back more than 400 years. Starting in 1613, French explorer Samuel de Champlain travelled – and mapped – parts of Ontario. How did French come to Ontario? The beginning However, the French presence in Ontario officially dates back to August 1, 1615 when […]

Lake Ontario’s name comes from the Iroquoian word “Oniatarí:io,” and means “lake of shining waters.” The city of Mississauga was named after the Ojibwe word “Misi-zaagiing,” which means “large outlet” or “great river mouth.” What did the Native Americans call the Great Lakes? From the Ojibwe word mishi-gami “great water” or “large lake”. What did […]

The last in the Great Lakes chain, Lake Ontario serves as the outlet to the Atlantic Ocean via the Saint Lawrence River, comprising the eastern end of the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Lake Ontario Shore length1 634 mi (1,020 km) plus 78 mi (126 km) for islands Surface elevation 243 ft (74 m) Does Ontario touch […]

The 10 largest cities in Ontario Toronto (2.732 million) Toronto is Canada’s largest city and the fifth-most populous city in North America. Ottawa (934,340) Mississauga (721,600) Brampton (593,635) Hamilton (536,915) London (383,825) Markham (328,965) Vaughan (306,230) What is Ontario’s largest city? TorontoList Rank Population centre Change 1 Toronto +3.9% 2 Ottawa – Gatineau +7.5% 3 […]

Ontario is divided by three of Canada’s seven physiographic regions. These three regions are the Hudson Bay Lowlands, the physiographic regions and the St. Lawrence Lowlands. What are the regions of Ontario? Central East. Central East Region is the most densely populated and one of the fastest growing geographic areas in Canada. Central West. Eastern. […]