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