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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.
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How did Ontario get name?
The Province of Ontario was named after Lake Ontario.
Who decided to call Ontario Ontario?
The Province of Ontario was named after Lake Ontario.
What city in Ontario province is named after a fish?
Yes
How is Ontario Canada?
Yes there is a province in canada named ontario.
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 is the tallest waterfall in Ontario?
Over 400 waterfalls have been officially named in Ontario. The number of Ontario's unnamed waterfalls would amount to several thousand.
Why is lake Ontario named Lake Ontario?
Because the northern half of the lake is in Ontario, Canada, a province of Canada. The other half is in New York State.
How did StThomas Ontario get its name?
St.Thomas Ontario was named after Col.Thomas Talbot .How he became sainted is anybodys guess because he was anything but
Does Ontario have any other important Features?
Many countries/states have cities named Ontario need to specify which one.
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.
What lake is named after reindeer?
Caribou Lake - of which there are two in Ontario - is named after reindeer.
Why is St. Francis Xavier church Mississauga Ontario called St. Francis Xavier Church?
The diocese of Ontario would have named the parish at the time it was established.
