Holidays - Ontario, an Introduction

Canada's southern most province, Ontario is home toalso the 5th largest city in all of North America.
the country's capital Ottawa, and Toronto - Canada'sThe sprawling population has turned the small 17th
largest city. Being home to the countries' largest citiescentury colony into the vibrant cosmopolitan hub of
it's no surprise to hear that Ontario is the mostcommerce and culture that it is today. The city is
populous province.home to the worlds 2nd tallest free-standing
Venturing out of the bigger cities and into thestructure, the CN Tower which along with the
countryside you will find yourself surrounded by theSkydome are the city's main landmarks.
quintessential Canadian hallmarks of peaceful farmsOne of the country's most recognisable and
and wild polar bears roaming the more remoteoutstanding landmarks, Niagara Falls forms a natural
regions.border between Ontario and America. Throwing
Canada's capital Ottawa boasts a splendid mix ofroughly 600,000 litres of water over a 60ft drop,
history, diversity and culture and plays a big role inThe Horseshoe Falls is a truly immense waterfall and
Canada's history. Being a green city, Ottawa is besta must see when visiting the region.
enjoyed during the summer, when the many parksTravelling up the international border towards
and airy open spaces are in bloom.Thunder Bay and you will find the Sleeping Giant
Parliament hill, which is home to the Federal ParliamentProvincial Park. This 24,000-hectare park is full of
Buildings and Peace Tower, are by the city's mostdeep forests dotted with lakes and over 190 species
popular attractions. Unique to a North Americanof wildlife.
capital, Ottawa is officially bilingual with a great dealFor the more adventurous, it is possible to venture
of population speaking both English and Frenchto the peaks of the Granite Mountains where you
fluently.can catch the best views of world's largest lake -
What was once an important Canadian trading hub isLake Superior.
now the country's most populous city, Toronto is