Ontario, Your Next Vacation Spot
By Shawn Everett, Thu Dec 8th

Ontario is the second-largest in area of Canada's ten provincesand is found in east-central Canada. Its capital is Toronto.Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is also located in Ontario.Ontario has a population of 12,449,502, representingapproximately 37.9% of the total Canadian population.

It's excellent transportation links to the American heartlandhas contributed to making manufacturing the principal industry,found mainly in the Golden Horseshoe region, the mostindustrialized area in Canada. Important products include motorvehicles, iron, food, electrical appliances, machinery,chemicals, and paper.

Culture wise, you can enjoy Broadway blockbuster shows orinnovative local theater on Toronto's diverse stages. Be dazzledby Ontario's myriad museums and their signature collectionsincluding rare ceramics, classic canoes, fantastic footwear andmore. Whether you are moved by old masters or inspired byavant-garde installations, you'll delight in wide ranging artgalleries.

Ottawa is the federal capital and is situated on the south bankof the Ottawa River facing the French-speaking city of Hull inQuébec. The imposing Gothic-style Parliament Buildings overlookthe confluence of the rivers Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau. Thecolorful Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place here dailyin July and August.

The National Arts Center, a hexagonal complex on the banks ofthe Rideau Canal, houses an opera company, theaters, studios andrestaurants. The Rideau Canal and the Rideau-Trent-SevernWaterway are part of a complex of recreational lakes and canalslinking Ottawa to Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay.

Outstanding among the city's many museums and galleries are theNational Gallery of Canada, the National Museum of Science andTechnology, the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Canadian WarMuseum and the Museum of Civilization (over the bridge in nearbyHull).

Toronto is the provincial capital and is Canada's largest city.Its accelerated growth in recent years, with a huge influx ofimmigrants, has resulted in one of the most vibrant andcosmopolitan cities on the continent. The city is laid out on arectangular grid broken only by the Don River and Humber River,the banks of which provide a host of recreational amenities.

"Must See" tourist attractions in Toronto include The CN Tower,the world's tallest free-standing structure with itsglass-fronted elevators rising 553m (1815ft) to indoor andoutdoor observation decks that afford

a 120km- (75 mile-)panoramic view on a clear day.

Also in Toronto is Niagara Falls. The Falls provides a vastarray of year-round activities for the entire family.Beautifully-maintained biking and walking trails line theworld-famous Niagara gorge while numerous golf courses, balldiamonds, playing fields, swimming pools and rinks are alsohere. The Falls has excellent accommodation options with overtwenty Bed and Breakfasts's listed with prices to suit allneeds.

About the author:Shawn is the owner of The Bed and Breakfast Connector(http://www.bbconnector.com/). We provide a full service onlinedirectory to visitors and guests alike.