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What is the capitol of Ontario and where did Ontario get its name?
the capital of Ontario is Toronto and I don't know the other part!:0 ----- It was named for the lake which was a Iroquois word for lake, I think.
What does the word Ontario come from?
From the Mohawk word Ontar-io, meaning 'beautiful lake or great lake'
How did Ontario Canada get its name?
The Canadian province of Ontario was one of the four initial Dominion of Canada provinces established in 1867 by the British North American Act. It took its name from the adjacent Lake Ontario. The lake's name came from the Huron indians' name for the lake, Ontari-io, meaning "great lake."
Why is Ontario named Ontario?
Ontario is named after Lake Ontario, which itself is derived from the Iroquoian word "ontarí'io," meaning "great lake" or "beautiful lake." The name reflects the region's Indigenous heritage and acknowledges the significance of the lake in local culture and geography. The province was officially named Ontario when it was created in 1867 as part of Canada's Confederation.
Who named lake Ontario?
Lake Ontario was named by French explorers in the early 17th century. The name "Ontario" is derived from the Iroquois word "ontarí:yo," meaning "great lake" or "lake of shining waters." The French adopted this name as they explored and mapped the region.
From Ontario which province lies further westmanitoba or Alberta?
The name for the province of Ontario is from an Iroquois word meaning beautiful lake or beautiful water and was first used for Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes.
What part of speech is the word the lake?
The word lake is a noun. The plural form is lakes.
What does the name Lake Huron mean?
Lake Huron got named by French explorers for inhabitants in the area, Wyandot or "Hurons".
What is an example of a good sentence using the word lurking in it?
Jim saw the hungry Crocodile lurking in the depths of the lake.
Where did Ontario name come from?
it is from an Iroquois word meaning 'beautiful lake' or 'beautiful water' used for Lake Ontario
Can you give me a word with a sentence a meaning?
lake
How do you use the word lake in a sentence?
There are two golf courses both overlooking the lake.
