Category: Ontario

What Ecozone Is Ontario In?

Ontario Shield Ecozone. The Ontario Shield Ecozone comprises Ontario’s portion of the national Boreal Shield Ecozone (Wiken 1986). In Ontario, we use the term “Ontario Shield” because the ecozone includes true boreal forest as well as substantial portions of the non-boreal Great Lakes–St. Which ecozone covers most of Ontario? The Ontario Shield is our largest […]

What Ontario Tax Credits Can I Claim?

Ontario offers the following refundable tax credits: Childcare access and relief from expenses (CARE) tax credit. Co-operative education tax credit. Focused flow-through share tax credit. Jobs training tax credit. Political contribution tax credit. Seniors’ home safety tax credit. Seniors’ public transit tax credit. What tax deductions can I claim in Ontario? Claiming deductions, credits, and […]

Is Ontario Temperate Deciduous Forest?

The temperate deciduous forest biome occupies most of the eastern part of the United States and a small strip of southern Ontario. Is Ontario a deciduous forest? The deciduous forest region has the most diverse forest life in Ontario. The region has many rare mammals, birds, plants, insects, reptiles and amphibians such as: sassafras and […]

What Is Northern Ontario Tax Credit?

The Northern Ontario energy credit (NOEC) is designed to help low- to moderate-income Northern Ontario residents with the higher energy costs they face living in the north. You apply for the current-year NOEC on your prior-year income tax and benefit return. What is considered northern Ontario for tax purposes? For the NOEC, Northern Ontario means […]

How Many Bridges Are In Ontario?

Ontario had the most bridges (15,534), followed by Alberta (9,400). Which Canadian City has the most bridges? WINNIPEG — Saskatoon is often referred to as the City of Bridges. But do the math, and Winnipeg has it beat by a long shot. With three rivers the Red, the Assiniboine and the Seine – not to […]

How Many Covered Bridges Are In Ontario?

one covered bridge. Officially, Ontario has just one covered bridge, which can be found in West Montrose. Are there any covered bridges in Ontario? West Montrose Covered Bridge, also known as the “Kissing Bridge”, is a covered bridge in West Montrose, Ontario, within Waterloo Region, one of the oldest covered bridges in Canada. What province […]

Does Ontario Have Toll Roads?

Ontario has one toll road: 407 ETR. It has two connecting stretches called Highway 412 and Highway 418. How do you pay tolls in Ontario Canada? Generally, you can pay for toll roads in Canada online, or over the phone. You can commonly pay with Visa, Mastercard or American Express. You will also have to […]