The population of Ontario is 12,753,702.
The time zone in Ontario is Eastern Standard Time.
The official languages of Ontario are English and French.
Ontario's climate varies widely from season to season and from one part of the province to another. The weather is considered continental, with January being the coldest month and July being the warmest.
Please note, all visitors to Canada must be able to provide proof of citizenship. A passport is the easiest and most convenient method of proving citizenship and is required.
The capital city is Toronto, with a population of 2,503,281. Ottawa, the nation’s capital is also located in the picturesque province of Ontario. More...
Toronto is a city built with and for the limitless imaginations of the people who come here to live and those who come here to visit. Year-round international festivals of film, culture and music make this city thrive. Miles of waterfront, beaches, boardwalks and trails make for breathtaking scenery. Canada's largest city is a meeting place of culture, business and art. More than 100 cultures blend to give Toronto its dynamic appeal.
Ontario is also home to Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. Considered one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, Ottawa offers a truly cosmopolitan experience – a North American city with a distinctly European charm and flair.
The provincial flag was proclaimed by the Ontario Legislature on May 21, 1965. The Canadian Red Ensign is used with the Union Jack in the upper left hand corner and the Ontario shield of arms on the right side in the middle. More...
The Flag Act was proclaimed by the Ontario Legislature on May 21, 1965. It declared the requirements for the design of the official flag of Ontario. The Canadian Red Ensign is used with the Union Jack in the upper left hand corner and the Ontario shield of arms on the right side in the middle.
The provincial bird is the Common Loon. The loon is an excellent swimmer and can be found swimming or nesting on or around many of the lakes and rivers in the province. More...
On June 23, 1994, the Avian Emblem Act was proclaimed and declared the Common Loon as the avian emblem of Ontario. The loon is an excellent swimmer and can be found swimming or nesting on or around many of the lakes and rivers in the province.
The provincial flower is the White Trillium. The White Trillium can be found in deciduous forests and woodlands of the province in late April and early May. More...
The Floral Emblem Act was passed in Ontario in 1937. It states that "the flower known botanically as the trillium grandiflorum and popularly known as the white trillium is the floral emblem of the Province of Ontario." The White Trillium can be found in deciduous forests and woodlands of the province in late April and early May.
Please note, all visitors to Canada must be able to provide proof of
citizenship. A passport is the easiest and most convenient method of
proving citizenship and is required.