Ontario joined the confederation in July 1, 1867
Ontario's Provincial motto: "Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet"
Which means "Loyal she began, loyal she remains"
Population: 13,537,994 which is 38.5% of Canada
Employment
The major employment oppotunities in Onatrio is the goods-producing sector and about 1,398 people works in this industry. The second most common jobs are farming; agriculture. There are about 80 people in Ontario who works as farmers and the third most common employments are in fishing, mining, and orestry. Ontario is mostly known for manufacturing and the entertainment industry. The province's capital, toronto has the second-highest numbers of theaters. In the north there are forests, grassy lowlands and lakes and in the south there are more rich farmlands. The great lakes st. Lawrence lowlands area has Canada's richest farmlands and most of ontario's population. Niagara falls, the most powerful waterfall in Canada produces electricity at the Sir Adam Beck Complex. New industries such as mining, textiles, and making steels and automobiles began to develop in 1900s.The province's most important industry is manufacturing automobiles and it is the largest producer in North America. Ontario is one of the world's top mineral producers from the rock in the Canadian Shield area. While most jobs are in finance, tourism, and business services, mining , forestry, and agriculture are also important part of Ontario's economy. Farmers grow corn, soybeans, tomatoes, and wheat. Ontario has very cold winters and because of that many workers harvest frozen grapes for making ice wine.
Ontario's Provincial motto: "Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet"
Which means "Loyal she began, loyal she remains"
Population: 13,537,994 which is 38.5% of Canada
Employment
The major employment oppotunities in Onatrio is the goods-producing sector and about 1,398 people works in this industry. The second most common jobs are farming; agriculture. There are about 80 people in Ontario who works as farmers and the third most common employments are in fishing, mining, and orestry. Ontario is mostly known for manufacturing and the entertainment industry. The province's capital, toronto has the second-highest numbers of theaters. In the north there are forests, grassy lowlands and lakes and in the south there are more rich farmlands. The great lakes st. Lawrence lowlands area has Canada's richest farmlands and most of ontario's population. Niagara falls, the most powerful waterfall in Canada produces electricity at the Sir Adam Beck Complex. New industries such as mining, textiles, and making steels and automobiles began to develop in 1900s.The province's most important industry is manufacturing automobiles and it is the largest producer in North America. Ontario is one of the world's top mineral producers from the rock in the Canadian Shield area. While most jobs are in finance, tourism, and business services, mining , forestry, and agriculture are also important part of Ontario's economy. Farmers grow corn, soybeans, tomatoes, and wheat. Ontario has very cold winters and because of that many workers harvest frozen grapes for making ice wine.
Attractions
Hornblower Niagara Falls Boat Tour
Visit here to experience a whole new way of the Niagara Falls. This is Canada's only Falls BOat Tour! There are 4 different kinds of tours that you and your family could enjoy.
Adress: 5920 Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X8 Email: [email protected] |
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Fort William Historical Park
If you are interested in learning more about how all the trades and transportation had occured 200 years ago, this is the place that you should visit. While you are visiting, you would be able to see how the Fort's lands looked like in the past. Also look for heritage architecture, tradesmen, voyageurs, Natives, and top-hatted men.
Adress: 1350 King Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7K 1L7 Canada Phone: 807-473-2344 Email: [email protected] |
Canadian Museum of History
Visit the Canada's most visited museum and the world's largest indoor collections on cultural, historical, artistic achievements of Canada's First Nations people. Is your family interested in learning about the Canadian history? Wonder around and enjoy seeing 20,000 years old exhibitions.
Adress: 100 Laurier St, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8 |
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Routes
From: Niagara Falls
To: Canadian Museum of History Driving directions to 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8, CanadaThis route has tolls. 5920 Niagara PkwyNiagara Falls, ON L2E 3E8, Canada 1. Head north on Niagara Pkwy/River Rd toward Buttrey StContinue to follow Niagara Pkwy 2. Turn left onto Whirlpool Rd 3. Slight right onto Stanley Ave 4. Turn left onto Niagara Townline Rd (signs for ON-405/Toronto/County Road 61) 5. Turn left to merge onto ON-405 W toward Toronto 6. Merge onto Ontario QEW 7. Take exit 100 for ON-403/ON-407 E toward Hamiliton/Brantford 8. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for ON-407 E/Express Toll Route and merge onto Express Toll Route/ON-407 EToll road 9. Take exit 24 to merge onto ON-403 E toward Toronto 10. Merge onto ON-401 E 11. Continue onto Ontario 401 Express 12. Merge onto ON-401 E 13. Take exit 721A to merge onto ON-416 N toward Kemptville/Ottawa 14. Take exit 75B to merge onto ON-417 E/Trans-Canada Hwy toward Ottawa 15. Take exit 121B for Rue Rochester/Rochester Street 16. Merge onto Orangeville St 17. Turn left onto Booth St 18. Turn right onto Wellington St 19. Turn left onto Portage BridgeEntering Quebec 20. Turn right onto Rue Laurier EDestination will be on the right100 Rue LaurierGatineau, QC K1A 0M8, Canada |
From: Canadian Museum of History
To: Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Hotel and Conference Centre Driving directions to 208 St Mary's River Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V4, Canada 100 Rue LaurierGatineau, QC K1A 0M8, Canada 1. Head south on Rue Laurier toward Rue Victoria 2. Turn left onto Portage BridgeEntering Ontario 3. Slight left onto Wellington St 4. Turn right onto Lyon St N/Ottawa 81 5. Take the Ontario 417 W ramp 6. Merge onto Trans-Canada Hwy 7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto McConnell St/ON-17Continue to follow ON-17 8. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for ON-17 N/ON-11 N/Twin Lakes Road and merge onto ON-11 N/ON-17/Trans-Canada HwyContinue to follow ON-17/Trans-Canada Hwy 9. Turn left to stay on ON-17/Trans-Canada Hwy (signs for Sault Ste. Marie/ON-69/ON-144) 10. Merge onto ON-17/Trans-Canada Hwy 11. Turn right onto ON-17 12. Continue onto Trunk Rd 13. Continue onto Wellington St E 14. Turn left onto Bruce St 15. Turn left onto Bay St 16. Turn right onto St Mary's River DrDestination will be on the left 208 St Mary's River DrSault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V4, Canada |
From: Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Hotel and Conference Centre
To: Fort William Historical Park Driving directions to 1350 King Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7K 1L7, Canada 208 St Mary's River DrSault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V4, Canada 1. Head east on St Mary's River Dr toward Foster Dr 2. Continue onto Elgin St 3. Turn left onto Queen St E 4. Take the 1st right onto Bruce St 5. Turn left onto Pim St 6. Continue onto Great Northern Rd 7. Continue onto ON-17 N/Trans-Canada Hwy 8. Slight left to stay on ON-17 N/Trans-Canada Hwy 9. Continue onto Thunder Bay Expy/ON-61 SContinue to follow ON-61 S 10. Turn right onto Broadway Ave (signs for Broadway Avenue W) 11. Turn left onto King RdPartial restricted usage roadDestination will be on the left 1350 King RdThunder Bay, ON P7K 1L7, Canada |
Place to Stay
Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Hotel and Conference Centre
Address: 208 St Mary's River Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V4
Phone:(705) 949-0611
Address: 208 St Mary's River Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V4
Phone:(705) 949-0611
Stop and Eat
Summerlicious
At the Summerlicious in Toronto, you and your family would enjoy foods from the top 200 restaurants there. The event is held only during the summer so don’t miss the opportunity. It is held from July 4- 20.
Toll-free phone: 1-800-499-2514 Email: [email protected]
Address:
Toronto Convention & Visitors Association P.O. Box 126, 207 Queens Quay West Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A7 Canada
At the Summerlicious in Toronto, you and your family would enjoy foods from the top 200 restaurants there. The event is held only during the summer so don’t miss the opportunity. It is held from July 4- 20.
Toll-free phone: 1-800-499-2514 Email: [email protected]
Address:
Toronto Convention & Visitors Association P.O. Box 126, 207 Queens Quay West Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A7 Canada
Weather
Spring - March to June
Spring is a rainy season in Ontario. When you are traveling, make sure you have an umbrella and raincoat. Average daytime temperatures are about 8°C in March.
Summer - June toSeptember
July and August could be very ot and humid. In some parts of Ontario, daytime temperatures are above 20°C and sometimes above 30°C.
Fall - September to December
The early part of fall is rainy in parts of Ontario. In northern Ontario, it may start snowing as early as in October. The temperature would slowly drop during fall and wear a jacket and take an umbrella with you so you can stay warm and dry.
Winter - December to March
The temperature of the provinces are often below 0°C, day and night. Temperatures can drop below -30°
Spring - March to June
Spring is a rainy season in Ontario. When you are traveling, make sure you have an umbrella and raincoat. Average daytime temperatures are about 8°C in March.
Summer - June toSeptember
July and August could be very ot and humid. In some parts of Ontario, daytime temperatures are above 20°C and sometimes above 30°C.
Fall - September to December
The early part of fall is rainy in parts of Ontario. In northern Ontario, it may start snowing as early as in October. The temperature would slowly drop during fall and wear a jacket and take an umbrella with you so you can stay warm and dry.
Winter - December to March
The temperature of the provinces are often below 0°C, day and night. Temperatures can drop below -30°