Ontario: Places, People, and Industry
Exploring Canada's Most Populous Province Grade 4 Geography Learning about our home province
Where is Ontario?
Ontario is Canada's second largest province Located in central Canada Borders the United States Surrounded by four Great Lakes Home to over 14 million people
Ontario's Major Cities
Toronto - largest city in Canada Ottawa - Canada's capital city Hamilton - steel and manufacturing London - education and healthcare Windsor - automotive industry
Urban vs Rural Ontario
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Famous Places in Ontario
Niagara Falls - world-famous waterfalls CN Tower - tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere Algonquin Park - wilderness and wildlife Thousand Islands - beautiful lake region Blue Mountain - skiing and recreation
Ontario Industries Matching Game
Match each industry to its Ontario location: Automotive - Windsor Steel - Hamilton Technology - Waterloo Mining - Sudbury Agriculture - Southwest Ontario
Ontario's Natural Vegetation
Boreal forest in the north - spruce and fir trees Mixed forest in central Ontario - maple, oak, birch Carolinian forest in the south - rare trees and plants Grasslands in some southwestern areas Wetlands and marshes near the Great Lakes
Think and Discuss
Why do you think most of Ontario's people live in the south? What industries might be important in your community? How do Ontario's natural resources help people?
Recreation in Ontario
Swimming and boating on the Great Lakes Camping in provincial parks Skiing and snowboarding in winter Hiking and canoeing in wilderness areas Visiting museums and festivals in cities
Ontario: A Province of Opportunity
"Ontario's strength comes from its diverse people, rich natural resources, and strong industries working together to build a bright future."