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1. Ottawa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ottawa
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2. Niagara Falls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hamilton

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4. Kingston

Kingston
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5. Thunder Bay

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6. Burlington

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7. Casa Loma

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8. Georgian Bay

Georgian Bay
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9. Greater Sudbury

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10. Algonquin Provincial Park

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Algonquin Provincial Park
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11. Bruce Peninsula National Park

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Bruce Peninsula National Park
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12. Lake Erie

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Lake Erie
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13. Lake Ontario

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14. London

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15. Mississauga

Mississauga
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16. Muskoka

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17. Niagara-on-the-Lake

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18. Peterborough

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19. Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie
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20. The Blue Mountains

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21. Thousand Islands

Romantic Islands
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22. Toronto

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23. Tobermory

Tobermory
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24. Wasaga Beach

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25. Windsor

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What is Ontario, Canada known for?
  • A: Ontario is home to endless forests, vast wilderness, over 250,000 lakes, and an abundance of wildlife. The province boasts several prominent natural attractions like Algonquin Provincial Park, the Niagara Escarpment, and Bruce Peninsula National Park.
  • Q: What are some of the major cities in Ontario?
  • A: Ontario is also home to thriving cities like Toronto and Ottawa.

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