Golden Horseshoe (Greater Toronto Area, Niagara Peninsula) The wealthiest and most urban of Ontario's regions, it contains a multitude of cities filled with museums, historic architecture, great restaurants, great shopping, nightclubs, and cultural institutions. |
Eastern Ontario (National Capital Region, Ottawa) A land of lakes and boreal forests, it also contains the elegant national capital: Ottawa. Along the St. Lawrence River there is a multitude of historic towns |
Southwestern Ontario Ontario's breadbasket with extensive farmland and quiet, historical villages sprinkled throughout. |
Central Ontario Peaceful lakes and rivers earn this region the nickname "Cottage Country" |
Northern Ontario This area is home to the Canadian Shield with extensive forests and isolated communities. |