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• Greg Frewin
Theatre, Niagara Falls, Ontario >
gregfrewintheatre.com
• CN Tower,
Toronto, Ontairo >
cntower.ca
• Niagara Falls,
Niagara Falls, Ontairo >
niagara parks.com
• Maid of the Mist
Steamboat, Niagara Falls, Ontairo >
maidofthemist.com
• Paramount Canada's
Wonderland, Toronto, Ontairo >
canadas-wonderland.com
• Royal Ontario
Museum, Toronto, Ontairo >
rom.on.ca
• Casa Loma,
Toronto, Ontairo >
casaloma.org
• Clifton Hill,
Niagara Falls, Ontairo >
cliftonhill.com
• Hockey Hall of
Fame, Toronto, Ontairo >
hhof.com
• Bata Shoe Museum,
Toronto, Ontario >
batashoemuseum.ca
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The
Province Of Ontario
Author:
Dave Lympany
The
name Ontario is said to come from the Iroquoian (first nation) word
meaning "vast body of water". It is the second largest Province in
Canada, spanning approximately one million square kilometers. It
stretches all the way from the Great Lakes to the frozen shores of
Hudson Bay in the North. Situated between the provinces of Manitoba
to the west and Quebec to the East, the Province borders the USA to
the South.
It is home to 6 National and 280 Provincial Parks which give the
Province a virtually endless array of Recreational Possibilities.
The largest and probably most famous is the Algonquin Park which is
home to Black Bears and the trademark Canadian Beaver and has
amazing scenery. Most of the Province is in the Eastern Time Zone,
which is GMT -5 hours, however some of Western and Northern Ontario
is in the Central time zone, which is GMT -6 hours. Between the
months of April and October Daylight Saving is in effect. Ontario
has very defined seasons, the summer months can be very hot and the
winter months extremely cold with a lot of snow. Spring and fall
tend to have a lot of rain.
The Southwestern part of Ontario is normally milder than the rest of
Southern Ontario. Northern Ontario is generally a lot colder due to
the winds blown in from the Artic. Northern Ontario is mostly
occupied by forests and rocky outcrops, part of the Canadian Shield.
Four of the five Great lakes and the St. Lawrence River form the
southern boundary of Ontario. One of the most famous landmarks of
Ontario (and all of Canada) is the majestic Niagara Falls, which are
located south of Toronto near the city of St.Catherines on the US -
Canada border. Thousands of tourists from around the world flock to
see the falls which can be viewed from the USA side as well.
Ontario's Cities
Ontario has one of the largest populations and is home to Canada's
capital city, Ottawa, which is located in the South-East of the
Province. The Greater Toronto Area is Canada's industrial, economic
and population centre, home to the Provincial capital (Toronto) and
is also located in the south. The vast majority of Ontario's
population (11.4 million in 2001 census) lives in the South of the
Province. The Lester Pearson International airport in Toronto is by
far the largest airport in Canada and a major hub for airlines.
Also, the cities of Hamilton, London, Kingston and Windsor are large
settlements with over a million residents between them and continue
to grow. Auto manufacturing and aerospace have long been the largest
employers in Ontario with several huge car plants in the region. The
big 3 North American manufacturers Ford, GM and Dodge/Chrysler are
represented in the region.
Thunder Bay is the largest port on Lake Superior and is a very
commercial and industrial area. Provincial Government
The Government of Ontario is administered by Premier Dalton
McGuinty's Liberal party. As with all the Provinces and Territories,
the Provincial Government is responsible for Healthcare, all aspects
of vehicle registration and Driver Licensing, Education and Welfare
assistance.
The Province has a Sales Tax (PST) rate of 8% on top of the 7%
Federal GST, Hotel room tax at 5% and also collects Provincial
Income Tax.
As one of the main entry points along the St.Lawrence River, Ontario
has a full history, especially since the Western settlers arrived
with Confederation taking place in 1867. The Algonquian and
Iroquoian native peoples lived off the land in Southern Ontario for
generations prior to the arrival of the westerners - with the French
explorers being the first. Ontario was originally known as Upper
Canada and was settled extensively by English, Scottish and Irish
immigrants along with the loyalists from the USA who arrived after
the war of independence there.
The initial source of prosperity was the fur trading which was
eventually surpassed by the discovery of massive mineral deposits
such as gold, nickel and iron ore.
The Province of Ontario is an exceptional place to live or visit so
for more information please go to
http://www.onestopimmigration-canada.com/ontario.html
About the
Author:
The author
immigrated to Canada in 2003 and has constructed a free
information website
http://www.onestopimmigration-canada.com
about
Canadian
Immigration and life in Canada based on his family's experiences.
Things To Do and See in Ontario
Greg Frewin Theatre, Niagara Falls, Ontario
The Greg Frewin Theatre is a great new attraction in the area that
offers a
"Las Vegas Style" magic show that is enjoyable for the entire
family.
The
almost 2 hour show is jam packed with amazing...
Attraction type: Theater; Performance
CN Tower, Toronto,
Ontario
The tallest building in the world is a must-see for visitors: on a
clear day,
the view
from the top extends as far as Niagara Falls.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Observation deck/tower;
Architectural building
Niagara Falls,
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Some tips for your visit to Niagara Falls: A room where you can look
out and
see the falls is a real plus--you may even be able to watch
the
fireworks over the falls from your room (fireworks are...
Attraction type: Waterfall; Geological formation; Landmark/point of
interest; Waterway
Maid of the Mist
Steamboat, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Experience a thrilling up-close view of Niagara Falls with a ride on
this boat.
Attraction type: Ferry; Ship; Group tour/boat; Landmark/point of
interest
Paramount Canada's
Wonderland, Toronto, Ontario
Canada's leading amusement park features shows, sixty rides and a
water park.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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