Category: Ontario

What Is Unique To Ontario?

Besides being Canada’s main economic hub, Ontario is also known for its natural diversity, including vast forests, beautiful provincial parks, four of the five Great Lakes and the world-famous Niagara falls. What are 5 interesting facts about Ontario? Our Favourite Fun Facts About Ontario Ontario has more than 250,000 lakes. More than half of the […]

What Fruit Is Ontario Known For?

Produce Grown by Ontario’s Farmers The main crops grown include: Fruit: apples, grapes, peaches, apricots, blueberries, melons, cherries, nectarines, pears, plums, raspberries, strawberries and more. What fruits grow best in Ontario? In addition to apples and peaches, Ontario fruit growers grow grapes, pears, nectarines, apricots, plums, prunes, cherries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Many newer and […]

Who Gave Ontario Its Name?

Origin of the name The word “Ontario” comes from the Iroquois word “kanadario”, meaning “sparkling” water. The province is well named, since lakes and rivers make up one-fifth of its area. In 1641, “Ontario” described the land along the north shore of the easternmost part of the Great Lakes. What was Ontario originally called? Ontario […]

What Is The Clearest Lake In Ontario?

Lake Mindemoya in Ontario is an underrated gem with stunning crystal-clear waters. What is most beautiful lakes in Ontario? Best Lakes in Ontario Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau & Lake Muskoka. Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Muskoka are neighboring lakes that represent the heart of Ontario’s beautiful Cottage Country. Lake of Bays. Lake Simcoe. Kawartha […]

Do They Speak French In Ontario?

Ontario. Although French is the native language of just over half a million Canadians in Ontario, francophone Ontarians represent only 4.7 per cent of the province’s population. What cities in Ontario speak French? Franco-Ontarians are mainly concentrated in eastern and northeastern Ontario in key Francophone cities like Ottawa, Sudbury, North Bay and Timmins. East of […]

What Is The Safest Place In Ontario?

The Safest Cities In Canada 2022 Coquitlam. Coquitlam. Markham. Markham. Oakville. Oakville. Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill. Ottawa. Ottawa, Burlington. Burlington. Montreal. Montreal. Guelph. Guelph. Guelph is located in southern Ontario and is the fifth most populous city in the province. What is the safest area in Ontario? Safest City to Live in Ontario King City […]

Was Ontario A British Colony?

Great Britain began acquiring territory in what is now Canada in the 1600s. In 1867, four British colonies (Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, & New Brunswick) joined together as the “Dominion of Canada” and became a self-governing state within the British Empire. Is Ontario French or British? English is Ontario’s official language, though there are several […]

Is It Hard To Get Pr In Ontario?

Due to Ontario’s high immigration quotas, the province holds frequent draws, making it one of the easiest provinces to get PR in Canada for qualifying candidates. How long does it take in Ontario to get a PR? Generally, it takes about 45 days to process PR cards for new permanent residents once IRCC receives a […]

How Many Towns Are In Ontario?

Overview. There are 444 municipalities in Ontario. Municipalities have a broad range of powers and responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001, the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (for the City of Toronto) and over 100 provincial acts. How many villages are in Ontario? Ontario has 11 villages that had a cumulative population of 13,695 and […]