While you’ll find lower home prices in some markets in Ontario, Burlington is much more affordable than Toronto. Is Burlington Canada cheap? Summary about cost of living in Burlington, Canada: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,166$ (4,242C$) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 871$ (1,167C$) without rent. Burlington is 33.48% […]
Category: Ontario
Can You Trap Muskrat In Ontario?
Humane trapping Licensed trappers must use humane techniques to capture furbearing animals. Animals include: beaver, muskrat and otter. fisher, marten, mink and weasel. Can you shoot a muskrat in Ontario? The law. You don’t need a permit to scare away, capture or kill most wild animals, if the animal is causing damage to your property. […]
When Was Gold Discovered In Ontario?
In August 1866, Marcus Herbert Powell, Clerk of the Division Court and part-time prospector, struck gold nearby on the farm of John Richardson. Has gold ever been found in Ontario? Canada’s gold reserves are found mostly in the eastern provinces of Ontario and Quebec, together accounting for more than 75 per cent of the Canada’s […]
Can You See The Northern Lights In Ontario In October?
How Can You See The Ontario Northern Lights? With long days and short nights, summer in Ontario isn’t ideal for seeing the northern lights of Ontario. But as the days get shorter and the nights get longer, fall and winter offer the best opportunities for seeing the Aurora. October through late March tend to be […]
Where Can I See Big Trees In Ontario?
The white pine tree in Gilles Grove nature reserve is taller than a 10-storey apartment. Ontario’s tallest tree stands in Gilles Grove nature reserve in Arnprior, Ont. What’s the biggest tree in Ontario? White PineWhite Pine is the tallest tree species in Ontario (and in eastern North America). The tallest known White Pine in Ontario […]
How Do I Get A Prospecting License In Ontario?
To apply for a prospector’s licence: you must complete the MAAP within 60 days before you apply for a licence. To renew a prospector’s licence: you must complete the MAAP and apply for a renewal within 60 days before the expiry of your licence. How do I become a prospector in Canada? Genuine Prospector Status […]
Are Leaves Still On Trees In November Ontario?
However, most of us know that there are still plenty of golden leaves on the trees through late October and into November. If you really want to maximize your fall viewing opportunitis, this map shows you where the colours are starting to peak at Ontario’s provincial parks. Do trees still have leaves in November? Quite […]
Where Are Opals Found In Ontario?
Canada’s only producing opal mine is found in the North Okanagan. Where can I dig for gems in Ontario? These places are best for mines in Ontario: The Blue Point Amethyst Mine. Historic Iron Mines Caland & Steep Rock. Bruce Mines-Simpson Mine Shaft. Amethyst Mine Panorama. Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine. Where is the most common […]
Are Voles Protected In Ontario?
The woodland vole is protected as a species of special concern provincially under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act and nationally under the Species at Risk Act. Are voles a protected species? Water voles are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. It is an offence to intentionally: kill, injure or take them. Are voles common […]
What Happens If You Drink Water From Lake Ontario?
Untreated water found in lakes, rivers, ponds, etc. isn’t safe to drink. It can contain waterborne parasites and diseases like Giardiasis (also known as beaver fever) or E. coli, which can make you sick. Is it safe to drink Lake Ontario water? Millions of people rely on the Great Lakes for their drinking water, which […]