Ontario is a world-class producer of nickel, gold, copper, zinc and platinum group elements. There are 41 active mining operations in Ontario, most of which are located in Northern Ontario. Of the 41 active mines: Nine are base metal (nickel, copper, zinc) mines. What metals are mined in Ontario? Canada’s mining industry is the leading […]
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What Is The Most Visited Provincial Park In Ontario?
Algonquin Provincial Park. 1. Algonquin Provincial Park. Algonquin Provincial Park, just three hours north of Toronto, offers easy access to Ontario’s amazing wilderness. What is the most popular tourist provincial park in Ontario? Top Provincial Parks in Ontario Algonquin Provincial Park. Quetico Provincial Park. Killarney Provincial Park. French River Provincial Park. Bass Lake Provincial Park. […]
Can You Shoot A Bear In Self Defense In Ontario?
You do not need a hunting licence to kill a bear in self-defence, however: If you kill a bear and do not intend to keep it, report it immediately to your local ministry office. If you kill a bear and want to keep it, you must register for a Notice of Possession immediately with the […]
What Is Ontario’S Official Tree?
eastern white pine. Tree. The province adopted the eastern white pine (Pinus strobus linnaeus) as an official symbol on May 1, 1984. Found throughout Ontario, the eastern white pine – which is the tallest tree in the province and can live over 250 years – represents Ontario’s vast forests. Does Canada have a national tree? […]
How Many Trees Are Native To Ontario?
Within these forest regions there are approximately 85 native tree species. A native tree of Ontario is any tree species that was found in this province before the initial settlement of Europeans. Our Native Trees of Ontario Collection also contains some naturalized trees. Which trees are native to Ontario? Common trees Black spruce is Ontario’s […]
Is Blue Spruce Native To Ontario?
“Blue spruce are really common Christmas trees, we have them here in Alberta but they’re not actually native species to our area. In fact, nowhere in Canada are Colorado blue spruce native trees,” said Carys Richards, the NCC’s communications co-ordinator for the Alberta region. What spruce is native to Ontario? White spruce grows throughout much […]
What Fir Trees Are Native To Ontario?
Some of the most common types of fir trees in Canada are: Noble fir. Balsam Fir. Grand fir. Fraser Fir. Douglas fir. Do Douglas fir grow in Ontario? Douglas Fir This tree is grown in the west where it is very popular. It is rare in Ontario but may occasionally be found. How do I […]
Which Evergreens Are Native To Ontario?
9 Evergreens Native To Ontario Black Spruce. Picea Mariana. Black spruces are a medium height, narrow conifer with short needles and low sweeping limbs. Eastern Hemlock. Tsuga Canadensis. Jack Pine. Pinus Banksiana. Red Pine. Pinus Resinosa. White Pine. Pinus Strobus. White Cedar. Thuja Occidentalis. White Spruce. Picea Glauca. What spruce trees are native to Ontario? […]
Are Poplar Trees Native To Ontario?
Poplar or trembling Aspen is a common tree throughout Ontario. An early successional species, it is often the first tree to grow on a newly disturbed site. Native Poplar in Ontario also includes large-toothed Aspen and Aspen. Are poplar trees native to Canada? The poplar is a short-lived, deciduous, hardwood tree of genus Populus of […]
Where Is Pyrite Found In Ontario?
The Northland Pyrite Mine, also known as James Lake Mine, Rib Lake Mine, Harris Mine or simply Northland Mine, is an abandoned underground mine in Northeastern Ontario, Canada, located on the southwestern shore of James Lake in Best Township of Temagami. Can pyrite be found in Canada? This mineral inventory briefly describes 129 deposits of […]