Capital: Toronto
Largest City: Toronto
Abbreviation: ON
Confederation: July 1, 1867
Canada’s most populous province, Ontario is a geographically and demographically diverse region that is home to both the nation’s capital and its largest city. From the lush farmlands of the south to the rocky Canadian Shield, and from vibrant urban centers to laid-back rural outposts, Ontario is full of fun and excitement for Canadians and visitors alike.
Areas to Explore
OTTAWA
Other Places to Visit
Brantford
Birthplace of Wayne Gretzky and home of the Bell Homestead National Historic Site, where Alexander Graham Bell experimented and perfected the telephone.
Sault Ste. Marie
A gateway to Northern Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie and its twin city of the same name in Michigan are part of a vital canal and lock system on the Great Lakes. The region’s most important asset can be explored at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site.
St. Mary’s
A small town just north of London that was once the headquarters of a renowned sporting goods company and whose sports heritage lives on at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
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