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Ontario       Realtors Toronto       Realtors Sudbury       Realtors London       Realtors Kitchener       Realtors Hamilton       Realtors Ottawa       Realtors Whitby       Realtors Timmins       Realtors Windsor       Realtors North Bay       Realtors Thunder Bay       Realtors Peterborough       Realtors Scarborough       Realtors Niagara Falls       Realtors Sault Ste. Marie       Realtors St.Catharines       Realtors Ontario is one of the 4 original provinces of Canada when the nation was formed on Jul 1, 1867. With over 12 million residents, Ontario is the largest province (by population) in the country. It is the 2nd biggest province in total surface area (917741 km˛ ~ 354341 mi˛), almost 15% of which is water. The largest borders are with the province of Manitoba to the west, and the province of Quebec to the east. Ontario's long American border is formed almost entirely by lakes and rivers, starting in Lake of the Woods and continuing through 4 Great Lakes to the Saint Lawrence River. Ontario shares land borders with the United States; Minnesota, New York and Michigan; and water boundaries with Ohio and Pennsylvania. Ontario is the only Canadian Province that borders the Great Lakes. The province gets its name from a Huron/Iriquois word "Onitariio" meaning "great lake" or "beautiful water". Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, is located in Ontario. The capital city of Ontario is Toronto, which is also the largest city in Canada. WEATHER Ontario has a continental climate. Northwest Ontario has long, very cold winters and short summers. The southern part of the province enjoys the tempering effect of the Great Lakes. Because of the influence of the Great Lakes, Ontario experiences smaller variations in temperature and higher precipitation than would otherwise be expected for a region in the heart of a continent. In summer, this imposing body of water has a cooling effect on nearby cities. In the south of the province, such as in Windsor or Toronto, heat waves lasting up to a week, with temperatures higher than 30 ° C, are common. During the fall, the heat stored in the lakes escapes, which has a moderating effect. Sunny days and cool, bracing nights make this season a favourite time of year. Winter is characterized by alternating currents of cold arctic air and relatively warm air masses from the Gulf of Mexico. A city such as Sudbury, north of the Great Lakes, is subject to arctic air currents and consequently has more severe winters. The northernmost parts of Ontario - primarily north of the 50th parallel - have a sub~arctic climate with long, very cold winters and short, warm summers and dramatic temperature changes. During summer months, hot weather occasionally reaches even the northernmost parts of Ontario, although humidity is generally lower than in the south. With no major mountain ranges blocking Arctic air masses, winters are generally very cold, especially in the far north and northwest where temperatures below -40 ° C (-40 ° F) are common. The snow stays on the ground much longer in the region as opposed to any other regions of Ontario. It is not uncommon to see snow on the ground from October to May. Severe thunderstorms peak in frequency in June and July in most of the province, although in Southern Ontario they can occur at any time from March to November due to the collision of colder, Arctic air and warm, moist Gulf air. London has the most lightning strikes per year in Canada, and is also one of the most active areas in the country for storms. Tornadoes are common throughout the province, especially in the southwestern/south~central parts. ECONOMY The economy of Ontario is a rich and diversified economy. Ontario has the largest economy in Canada, its GDP being nearly twice that of neighbouring Quebec, the second largest economy. Toronto, the capital city of Ontario, is the centre of Canada's financial services and banking industry. The Ontario economy is highly influenced, and run by the service sector, but manufacturing plays a vital role. It is Canada's leading manufacturing province accounting for over 50% of the country's manufacturing shipments. An abundance of natural resources, excellent transportation links to the American heartland and the inland Great Lakes making ocean access possible via ship containers, have all contributed to making manufacturing the principal industry. The manufacturing sector accounts for over 20% of the total provincial output and is supported by a strong service sector. The top manufacturing industries are transportation equipment, metal products, food processing, chemicals, and electrical & electronic products. Ontario's leading exports are autos and auto parts, machines, electrical products, metals, and plastics. In the service sector, the largest industries are finance, insurance & real estate, international trade, professional services, and health care. Even though farms are rapidly reducing in Ontario, Ontario still possesses the highest number of farms in comparison to the other provinces and territories. The number of farms in Ontario is decreasing, but the sizes of farms are increasing. Ontario's rivers, including its share of the Niagara River, make it rich in hydro~electric energy. SCHOOLS The Ontario Ministry of Education administers the system of publicly funded elementary and secondary school education in Ontario, in accordance with the directions set by the provincial government. The plan is to promote a strong, vibrant, publicly funded education system is focused on three goals: High levels of student achievement. Reduced gaps in student achievement. High levels of public confidence in public education. Duties of the ministry include: Issuing curricula. Setting requirements for student diplomas and certificates. Setting policy for student assessment. Providing funding to school boards for academic instruction and for building and maintaining schools. Year~End Investments. The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents is a provincial home~school group providing support to home~schooling families and information on home~based education to our members and the public at large. As a collective voice for the home~schooling community in Ontario, the OFTP also serves as an advocacy group and link between the homeschooling community and the provincial government, school boards and other agencies. For more details please contact the Ontario Ministry of Education. HOSPITALITY Getting here is easy. By plane, train, car or coach, most major hubs are a mere 90 minutes away from 60% of the U.S. population. Touch down at two major international gateways, or one of 6 regional airports. City~hop the province by a convenient network of highway, air and rail systems. From intimate wilderness retreats, to downtown city conferences attended by thousands, Ontario boasts an endless array of accomodations. Ranked among the world's top conference destinations, delegates thrill in the sophistication of major urban centres. Transcend meeting expectations in a land where business and nature go hand in hand. As Canada's economic and commercial heartland, Ontario boasts a diverse appeal with lively, multicultural cities and magnificent landscapes threaded through with a generosity of spirit that welcomes your group with wide~open arms. You'll be amazed by Ontario's diversity in environment, culture and history. From the dramatic majesty of the north to the unique landscape of the south, each region has renowned attractions, as well as hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Take advantage of your trip to Ontario to visit Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, as well as Niagara Falls. The 6 million litres of water per second that pours over these falls makes it one of the country’s biggest attractions. For more details please contact Ontario Tourism. NEWS SPORTS Hockey Hall of Fame Much more than simply a standard sports museum, the Hockey Hall of Fame is a vibrant, innovative and truly interactive celebration of the great game of ice hockey. The world's most comprehensive and unrivalled collection of hockey artifacts and displays coupled with state~of~the~art exhibits and technology, global coverage, trivia, games and souvenir merchandise. The Hockey Hall of Fame, located at the corner of Yonge and Front Streets in Downtown Toronto, is also the permanent home of the Stanley Cup and the NHL Trophies. Complete career statistics, profiles, bios and photos of over 6000 National Hockey League  players, the greatest hockey players of all time. Provincial Flower trillium grandiflorum White Trillium CLICK HERE to see detailed ONTARIO Real Estate Information. Canada Real Estate Map     United States Real Estate Map RealEstateAdvertising.biz HomePage.