Ontario Map · ITMB

Ontario is another entity created by fleeing Loyalists from the American Revolution, initially called Upper Canada to separate it from French-dominated Lower Canada, or what is now Quebec. It has become the industrialized hinterland of Canada and home to eight million people, most of whom seem to congregate in the vicinity of Toronto. In area, Ontario far exceeds the size of Europe or any American state.

Side 1: Northern Ontario

This side is dedicated to northern Ontario, a vast region of lakes and rivers, but relatively few people. Key highlights include:

• Lake of the Woods region: Mapped by fur trappers, it now forms a watery border between Canada and the USA.
• Thunder Bay: Home to Old Fort William, the greatest fur fort ever made.
• Precambrian Shield: The oldest mountains on earth and a source of much of the world’s mineral wealth.
• Cochrane: Site of a polar bear sanctuary and the southern terminus of the only route to Hudson’s Bay, by rail.

Side 2: Southern Ontario

The second side concentrates on southern Ontario, which juts like a spear into the heartland of the USA, separated by the Great Lakes. Notable locations and features include:

• Ottawa: The nation’s capital.
• Toronto: One of the largest and most vibrant urban areas in North America.
• Niagara Falls and the historic region of the Niagara Peninsula.
• Algonquin Wilderness Park.
• Rich farmland dominating much of the region.
• Muskoka cottage country: A picturesque area surrounding the lakes north of Toronto.

This map provides a comprehensive view of Ontario’s diverse geography, history, and landmarks, making it an invaluable resource for exploration and understanding.