Category: Ontario

Can You Have A Pet Pig In Ontario?

1. Are pet pigs allowed in your municipality? It’s important to understand that pet pigs are still considered as livestock in most urban municipalities, regardless of their origins. Therefore, it’s important to find out if there are bylaws that prohibit the ownership of pigs within urban boundaries. Can you have a pig as a house […]

Are There Bears In North Bay Ontario?

Bear Facts and Tips Black bear sightings are a regular aspect of life in Northern Ontario, even in “built up” areas of cities. During the late spring and early fall, sightings may become more frequent than usual. What wildlife is in North Bay Ontario? Common sightings here in Northeastern Ontario include deer, moose, lynx, squirrels, […]

Are There Raccoons In Ontario?

Raccoon are already present in most areas of Ontario that offer suitable habitat and climatic conditions. There may be pockets in which hunting and/or trapping pressures have eliminated the local raccoon population, and in which restocking could be called for. Where do raccoons live in Ontario? Habitat. In rural areas raccoons typically use hollow trees, […]

Where Are Timber Wolves In Ontario?

The southern boundary of the range corresponds to an imaginary line drawn between the middle of Lake Simcoe and the northern part of Lanark County. Wolves are found throughout the rest of Ontario wherever there are forests. Where are wolves located in Ontario? A core concentration of Algonquin Wolf can be found in Algonquin Provincial […]

How Many Types Of Bears Are In Ontario?

three species. The three species of bears native to Canada are grizzlies, black bears and polar bears, but if you’re lucky you might spot some exciting subspecies, too. What kinds of bears are in Ontario? Black bears live throughout most of Ontario. They primarily inhabit forested areas where they are best able to find food, […]

How Many Deer Are In Ontario?

The MNR estimates the Ontario white-tailed deer population to be at 400,000. Are deer overpopulated in Ontario? “According to their statistical analysis and their experiences with the deer population in Southern Ontario, they say there is a tremendous overpopulation,” Firth-Eagland said. The MNR estimates the Ontario white-tailed deer population to be at 400,000. Where is […]