Ontario

Ontario is a study in contrasts. The varied landscape includes the vast, rocky and mineral-rich Canadian Shield, which separates the fertile farmland in the south and the grassy lowlands of the north.

Here are some key facts about Ontario:

• Ontario’s more than 250,000 lakes contain about one-third of the world's fresh water
• in summer, temperatures can soar above 30°C (86°F), while in winter they can drop below -40°C (-40°F)
• Ontario's industries range from cultivating crops, to mining minerals, to manufacturing automobiles, to designing software and leading-edge technology
• cultures from around the world thrive and are celebrated in Ontario with festivals such as Caribbean Carnival, Oktoberfest and the Canadian Aboriginal Festival
• travellers can enjoy the many experiences Ontario has to offer, from a wilderness expedition in the north, to a "shop till you drop into your theatre seat" city excursion

Ontario Golf Courses

The choice of golf courses in the province of Ontario is abundant with over 800 to choose from Ottawa to the Niagara region. The southern regions of the province—including Sarnia, Windsor and London—hold a variety of course styles suited to every level of golfer. Canadian golfers looking to play golf during their summer vacations in the cottage country regions of Ontario, like Muskoka and the Kawartha Lakes regions should not come away disappointed with the likes of the Muskoka Bay Club and Deerhurst awaiting their arrivals. For residence of the province who make Ontario golf courses their homes for the spring, summer and fall the number of golf country clubs that they can join range in prices and types of facilities. Whether you are looking to join a club on your own and 18 holes is enough of a golfing experience for you or you’re looking to join a more family friendly club, the choices in Ontario are seemingly endless.