Comprised of 15 regions , each with its own iconic experiences and off-thebeaten-track adventures , Ontario invites visitors to soak in the culture of vibrant cities and historic small towns , savour local flavours , explore expansive wilderness , and see how the landscapes have been shaped by over 250,000 freshwater lakes , rivers and waterways .

Ontario is larger than France and Spain combined .

The province ’ s name comes from the Indigenous word meaning ‘ Land of shining waters ’.

Wasaga Beach , on Georgian Bay , is the world ’ s largest freshwater beach .

20 % of the earth ’ s freshwater can be found in Ontario ’ s Great Lakes .

Canada ’ s southernmost point is Ontario ’ s Point Peelee , which lies at the same latitude as Northern California .

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