| Ontario is the second-largest in area of | | | | complex of recreational lakes and canals |
| Canada's ten provinces and is found in | | | | linking Ottawa to Lake Ontario and Georgian |
| east-central Canada. Its capital is Toronto. | | | | Bay. |
| Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is also | | | | |
| located in Ontario. Ontario has a population | | | | Outstanding among the city's many museums and |
| of 12,449,502, representing approximately | | | | galleries are the National Gallery of Canada, |
| 37.9% of the total Canadian population. | | | | the National Museum of Science and |
| | | | Technology, the Canadian Museum of Nature, |
| It's excellent transportation links to the | | | | the Canadian War Museum and the Museum of |
| American heartland has contributed to making | | | | Civilization (over the bridge in nearby |
| manufacturing the principal industry, found | | | | Hull). |
| mainly in the Golden Horseshoe region, the | | | | |
| most industrialized area in Canada. Important | | | | Toronto is the provincial capital and is |
| products include motor vehicles, iron, food, | | | | Canada's largest city. Its accelerated growth |
| electrical appliances, machinery, chemicals, | | | | in recent years, with a huge influx of |
| and paper. | | | | immigrants, has resulted in one of the most |
| | | | vibrant and cosmopolitan cities on the |
| Culture wise, you can enjoy Broadway | | | | continent. The city is laid out on a |
| blockbuster shows or innovative local theater | | | | rectangular grid broken only by the Don River |
| on Toronto's diverse stages. Be dazzled by | | | | and Humber River, the banks of which provide |
| Ontario's myriad museums and their signature | | | | a host of recreational amenities. |
| collections including rare ceramics, classic | | | | |
| canoes, fantastic footwear and more. Whether | | | | "Must See" tourist attractions in Toronto |
| you are moved by old masters or inspired by | | | | include The CN Tower, the world's tallest |
| avant-garde installations, you'll delight in | | | | free-standing structure with its |
| wide ranging art galleries. | | | | glass-fronted elevators rising 553m (1815ft) |
| | | | to indoor and outdoor observation decks that |
| Ottawa is the federal capital and is situated | | | | afford a 120km- (75 mile-) panoramic view on |
| on the south bank of the Ottawa River facing | | | | a clear day. |
| the French-speaking city of Hull in | | | | |
| Québec. The imposing Gothic-style | | | | Also in Toronto is Niagara Falls. The Falls |
| Parliament Buildings overlook the confluence | | | | provides a vast array of year-round |
| of the rivers Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau. | | | | activities for the entire family. |
| The colorful Changing of the Guard ceremony | | | | Beautifully-maintained biking and walking |
| takes place here daily in July and August. | | | | trails line the world-famous Niagara gorge |
| | | | while numerous golf courses, ball diamonds, |
| The National Arts Center, a hexagonal complex | | | | playing fields, swimming pools and rinks are |
| on the banks of the Rideau Canal, houses an | | | | also here. The Falls has excellent |
| opera company, theaters, studios and | | | | accommodation options with over twenty Bed |
| restaurants. The Rideau Canal and the | | | | and Breakfasts's listed with prices to suit |
| Rideau-Trent-Severn Waterway are part of a | | | | all needs. |