Category: Ontario

Canadian postal abbr. Ontario is bordered by the province of Manitoba to the west, Hudson Bay and James Bay to the north, and Quebec to the east and northeast, and to the south by the U.S. states of (from west to east) Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. What is the closest US town […]

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. Here are some key facts about Ontario: Ontario’s more than 250,000 lakes contain about one-fifth of the world’s fresh water. What is the natural feature Canada? Niagara Falls. Great […]

Ontario is one of the warmest region in Canada with an average daily high temperature of 12 degrees. The climate is very changeable and offers varied seasons with deep winters and warm summers. It rarely gets really warm here. Due to the warmer temperatures the best time for traveling is from May to September. Is […]

You could get up to 55% of your earnings. We can’t tell you exactly how much you’ll receive before we process your application. For most people, the basic rate for calculating Employment Insurance (EI) benefits is 55% of their average insurable weekly earnings, up to a maximum amount. How much do benefits cost Ontario? Key […]

Ontario’s Blue Mountains lie in southeastern Ontario on the southern edge of Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay. Elevations in the Blue Mountains area reach a modest 1,770 feet in elevation but are largely considered the ideal destination for winter recreation. Where in Ontario have mountains? The La Cloche Mountains, also called the La Cloche Range, are […]

To the west, from Kingston on, there are belted rolling hills and plains. Extreme southwestern Ontario is comparatively flat. The Niagara Escarpment extends from Niagara north to Tobermory, and through Manitoulin Island in Georgian Bay. Does Ontario have hills? Despite containing over 800 named mountains, Ontario does not include significant mountainous terrain and its highest […]

These three regions are the Hudson Bay Lowlands, the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands. What are Canada’s 3 main landforms regions? These are the physiographic regions of Canada: Canadian Shield. Hudson Bay Lowland. Arctic Lands. How many landforms are there in Ontario? Mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains are the four major types of […]

Services industry Although Ontario is a manufacturing powerhouse, the services sector is the largest part of Ontario’s economy. It employs 79% (or 5.3 million people) of the province and makes up 76.9% of the province’s economy. What is the biggest industry in Ontario? service sectorThe economy of Ontario is diversified. Ontario is the largest economy […]

2.2 Infographic: Poverty rate reduction by province, 2015 and 2019 Jurisdiction / Year 2015 2019 Ontario 15.1% 10.9% Manitoba 14.0% 11.4% Saskatchewan 12.7% 12.4% Alberta 10.0% 8.2% What is the poverty line in Ontario? $19,930Social Assistance Recipients Poverty Line (LIM-AT-2011) [1] Basic Income Gap Single Adult $19,930 $12,478 (37% of LIM-AT) Lone parent with one […]

Winters are cold with average temperatures ranging from a low of -15ºC to -30ºC in January. Winters bring a unique mix of snow, crisp sunshine, cold winds and blue skies. How cold are winters in Ontario? In winter, it is cold and, depending which area you live in, it may snow often. The temperature in […]