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Ontario is a Canadian province located in the eastern area of the country and bordered by the provinces of Manitoba to the west and Quebec to the east.
The province shares its southern border with the United States (Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York).
Ontario covers 1,076,395 square kilometres, about 15% of which is water in the form of lakes and rivers, with the province’s lake count being around 250,000.
The province is bordered by Hudson Bay to the north and the Great Lakes to the south.
Ontario’s population is almost 13 million people, making it the most populated province in the country.
Its capital is Toronto, which is located in the southern portion, along the coast of Lake Ontario.
Ontario is home to the nation’s capital, Ottawa, where the federal government resides.
The province’s name comes from a First Nations term for Lake Ontario (“great lake” or “beautiful water”).
Ontario is often divided into Northern Ontario and Southern Ontario, with significant differences between the two regions in terms of population, weather, and landscape.
Country: Canada
Nickname(s): "The Heartland Province"
Population: 12,851,821
Area: 1,076,395 km2
Land: 907,573.82 km2
Urban: 7,211.62 km2
Toronto, with a population of over 2.6 million, is Ontario’s largest city as well as the province’s capital. The city is located in the southern part of the province, close to the Canada/United States border. It is home to many of the province’s largest companies, as well as numerous arts, cultural, and recreational activities/ events. Ottawa, the nation’s capital, has over 880,000 people and is located in the southeast area of the province, on the Ontario/ Quebec border. Mississauga, with over 710,000 people, is located southwest of Toronto. There are over 520,000 people in Brampton, which is located west of Toronto. Hamilton, with over 510,000 people, is located southwest of Toronto.
The northern part of the province is less populated than the southern part, so there are fewer real estate options in this section. Most single-family homes are in rural areas on very large properties. There are also short-term rental options (cabins) in this part of the province.
In the western section of Ontario, single-family homes are fairly affordable and are often on larger, more rural-style lots, with most including at least a single garage. Reasonably priced vacant lots and industrial commercial buildings are also available.
Most of the province’s real estate can be found in the more populated cities in the south. Single-family homes in rural areas of this section are often on larger lots, and prices vary depending on whether the homes are older or newer builds. The capital city of Torontois teeming with real estate, but it can be pricier than what is found in smaller communities. Plenty of condos, older and newer single-family homes, and various commercial properties are available throughout the city and its surrounding areas.
Home Style: | Average Home Price: |
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Home | $535,969 |
Source: CREA's National Average Price Map for December 2016.
There are 73 school board districts in the province, which operate both English and French public schools. These schools follow a curriculum developed by the province, and some schools have both English and French classes for students. There are also independent schools (including boarding schools) in Ontario, most of which are Roman Catholic, and these schools operate under a separate school system. Twenty-one publicly funded universities operate in Ontario. Some examples include Carleton University, Brock University, McMaster University, Queen’s University, Ryerson University, the University of Toronto, and York University.Ontario also has 24 publicly funded colleges, including Niagara College, Humber College, Algonquin College, Northern College, and Cambrian College. Adult education classes and private specialty training are also available.