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Key facts

Type Province of Canada[1]
Region East-central Canada[3]
Capital Toronto[1]
Area 1,076,395 square km[1]
Population (2021) 14,223,942[1]
Date of admission 1867[1]

Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second-largest by area, with Toronto as its capital.

Context

Ontario is Canada's most populous province, with over 14 million residents, and its capital is Toronto. It is bordered by Quebec to the east, Manitoba to the west, and the United States to the south, and it touches Hudson Bay and James Bay to the north. The province is known for its vast number of lakes and abundant fresh water, as well as its diverse economy that includes agriculture, mining, and technology. Major cities include London, Windsor, and North Bay, each contributing to the province's cultural and economic landscape. Ontario joined Confederation in 1867 and has since played a central role in Canada's development [1].

Documented claims

  • Ontario is bordered by Quebec, Manitoba, the United States, Hudson Bay, James Bay, and the St. Lawrence River–Great Lakes chain. [1]
  • Ontario is home to more than one-third of Canada's total population. [1]
  • Ontario has more than 250,000 lakes and about one-fifth of the world's fresh water. [2]
  • Ontario's industries include crops, mining, automobile manufacturing, software, and leading-edge technology. [1]

Related

Ontario 417Ontario 417 is a major highway in the province.Ontario 403Ontario 403 is another major highway in the province.Ontario MapA map of Ontario helps visualize its geography.

Questions and answers

What is the largest city in Ontario?

Toronto is the largest city in Ontario and also serves as the provincial capital [1].

What is Ontario best known for?

Ontario is known for its many lakes, holding about one-fifth of the world's fresh water, and for its strong industries in manufacturing and technology [2].

How many people live in Ontario?

As of 2021, Ontario's population was 14,223,942, making it Canada's most populous province [1].

Sources

  1. Facts on Canada - Ontario — publications.gc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Fun Facts about Toronto, Ontario — mustdocanada.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Ontario Fun Facts | Ontario travel inspiration — canadiansky.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places