Welcome to Ontario

Welcome to the province of Ontario. Here are some facts about the place:

FLAG: Act of Legislature assented to April 14, 1965. Queen Elizabeth II's approval of use of Royal Union flag given on May 11, 1965. Flag raised on May 21, 1965

ARMS: Royal Warrant of Queen Victoria, May 26, 1868. Gazetted, November 16, 1869. Augmented of crest, supporters and motto by Royal Warrant of King Edward VII of February 27, 1909. Gazetted, April 24, 1909

Flower: In Ontario, the white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum), also known as the wake-robin and the white lily, was officially adopted in 1937. It was recommended by a special committee of botanists to the Ontario Horticultural Association, which canvassed the views of other horticultural societies in the province, also of high schools and collegiate institutes. In a British botanical work published in 1760 there is a reference to the trilliums as "the herb True Love of Canada."

Places to stay in Ontario

The wonderful Ramada hotel in the big city of Toronto. It's close to all the local attractions such Paramount Canada's Wonderland and the Wild Water Kingdom. Click on the photo for more information.

Another Ramada hotel, this time near Toronto airport. It's exactly what you need right after you step off the plane - a nice relaxing stay...