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  Ontario - LoveToKnow 1911
Ontario is thus pre-eminently an agricultural province, though the growth of manufactures has increased the importance of the towns and cities, and many of the farmers are seeking new homes in the provinces of Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
In the rural districts an attempt is being made to increase efficiency by the consolidation of several small schools and the conveyance of the children to one central building.
In the discussions from which sprang the federation of 1867, Ontario was the one province strongly in favour of the union, which was only rendered possible by the coalition of her rival leaders, J. Macdonald and George Brown.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Ontario   (5974 words)

  
 Manitoulin District, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manitoulin District is a district in Northeastern Ontario within the Canadian province of Ontario.
In 2001, the population of Manitoulin District was 12,679; in 2005, it had risen to 13,395.
A number of secondary provincial highways, the equivalent in a district to a county or municipal road in Southern Ontario, serve the communities of Manitoulin Island.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manitoulin_District,_Ontario   (464 words)

  
 Ontario - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Ontario [1] is the most populous and second-largest province of Canada, home to the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, as well as Ontario's own capital Toronto, Canada's largest city.
Ontario is bordered by the province of Quebec to the east, by the Great Lakes region of the United States to the south, by Manitoba to the west and by Hudson and James Bays to the north.
It is not unheard of to enter Ontario from the USA by train, but the customs waits between the USA and Canada are no different than might be expected by car or plane, especially with the constant increases in Terror alerts south of the border.
wikitravel.org /en/Ontario_(province)   (1985 words)

  
 This is Manitoulin
And on Manitoulin Island, this experience can be enjoyed by fishermen of all ages and levels of expertise.
One avid sports fisherman calls Manitoulin "one of the finest fishing holes in the province of Ontario." Of course, Manitoulin isn't a fishing hole.
Manitoulin Island is one of the only areas of the province with a limit on yellow perch: the catch limit is 25 in one day, and the possession limit is 50.
www.manitoulin.ca /TIM/fishing.html   (440 words)

  
 Manitoulin Island Vacation Housekeeping Cottage Resort and Cabin Rentals Cottages for rent at Dawson Resort in Spring ...
Manitoulin Island Vacation Housekeeping Cottage Resort and Cabin Rentals Cottages for rent at Dawson Resort in Spring Bay on Kagawong Lake Manitoulin.
Manitoulin is the largest freshwater island in the world at 180 kms - long (112 miles) and 50 kms wide (31 miles) an area of 1,068 square miles (2,766 square km).
Fishing on Manitoulin Island: Anglers can test their skills fishing Lake Kawagong for smallmouth bass, northern pike, jumbo perch and walleye (pickerel) or you may choose to hire a fishing guide or fishing charter and fish some of the other lakes on Manitoulin Island.
www.dawsonresort.com   (893 words)

  
 Reference.com/Web Directory/Top/News/Newspapers/Regional/Canada/Ontario
Northern Ontario Business - Regional publication for all major business sectors in the area, with an archive of columns from its regular contributors.
Ontario Community Newspapers Association - OCNA is a non-profit industry association comprising about 265 member newspapers located throughout Ontario, and works to help its members by lobbying, providing tools and information about the industry and acting as a means to work together on common interests.
Ontario Press Council - Documents standards of conduct for newspapers in Ontario by representing the collective opinion of a newspaper's conduct shared by people from a broad cross-section of Ontario society and from the newspaper field, and adjudicates where complaints are filed.
www.reference.com /Dir/News/Newspapers/Regional/Canada/Ontario   (1883 words)

  
 Definition of Manitoulin District, Ontario (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Manitoulin District is a district in Northeastern Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario.
The Manitoulin District comprises Manitoulin Island and a number of small islands around it.
In 2001, the population of Manitoulin District was 12,679.
www.wordiq.com.cob-web.org:8888 /definition/Manitoulin_District,_Ontario   (330 words)

  
 Canadian Genealogy and History Links - Ontario
Finnish-Canadians of the 1901 Census of Ontario An extract all of the Finnish Canadians from the 1901 census for the districts of Thunder Bay, Rainy River and Kenora.
Ontario Canada Local History and Genealogy This page is being created, on a volunteer basis, to explore the world of our ancestors who resided in Ontario.
Districts of 1846 in Upper Canada District, county and township names and populations in 1846.
www.islandnet.com /~jveinot/cghl/ontario.html   (4652 words)

  
 Manitoulin Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Manitoulin Island itself has 108 freshwater lakes, some of which have their own islands which in turn a few of these "islands within islands" have their own ponds.
The island is physiographically part of Southern Ontario, an "eastward extension of the Interior Plains, a region characterized by low relief and sedimentary underpinnings".
Manitoulin Island's soil is relatively alkaline, which precludes the growth of common Northern Ontario flora like blueberries, but allows for the island's trademark hawberries.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Manitoulin_island   (720 words)

  
 Ferry History
In 1969 the Province of Ontario accepted the premise that it had responsibility in connection with the Tobermory ferry service and agreed to pay one half of the existing annual subsidy of $150,000.00.
Returning from Manitoulin Island with a load of cattle on September 15, 1928, the Manasoo was caught in a heavy gale and sank off Griffith Island.
January 30, 1989 saw the vessel sold to the Ontario Northland Marine Services when she was renamed Ontario No.1 for the Atlantic crossing.
www.niagaratechnology.com /manitoulin/ferry_history.htm   (2911 words)

  
 Ontario GenWeb: Manitoulin GenWeb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Manitoulin's earliest recorded history begins in approximately 1600 when the Huron Indians took refuge on Manitoulin to escape the warring Iroquois.
Manitoulin was part of the District of Algoma until 1889 when an Act of Legislature provided for Manitoulin to be a Provincial Judicial District.
It wasn't until 1902 that Manitoulin District became an electoral district.
www.rootsweb.com /~onmanit2   (425 words)

  
 McGregor Bay island cottage for sale ecottagecanada.com
McGregor Bay is a 14 by 10 mile island filled body of water at the north end of Georgian Bay, bordered by the La Cloche Mountains and the Killarney Wilderness Park to the north and east and accessed by highway # 6 from the west.
The closest airport for private and charter aircraft is Manitoulin East (CYEM) - this airport is paved, lit, maintained year-round and has an IFR approach.
Ontario Hydro provides electricity service to many of the islands in McGregor Bay by means of submarine cables - most of the conveniences of home are possible in this bay!
www.ecottagecanada.com /fcontent/Ontario/Manitoulin/McGregor_Bay   (498 words)

  
 Ontario (Canada)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The flag of Ontario was established 'An Act to provide a Provincial Flag for Ontario (The Flag Act 1965)', which "assented to" on 14 April, received Royal Approval on 11 May, proclaimed on 13 May (published in 'The Ontario Gazette of 15th May) and came into effect on 21 May 1965.
At the request of the provincial government, the Standard of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario was the first in a series of new Vice-Regal standards approved by the Governor General, acting in the name of The Queen.
The flag used by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (LAO) is derived from the Coat of Arms of the LAO and as far as I am able to assess, it is very close to being a banner of arms.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ca-on.html   (1255 words)

  
 Manitoulin District Cenotaph
In the left foreground of the photo is what is now known as the Manitoulin District Cenotaph Park but the structure is still under construction.
In the fall of 1989, a committee was organized primarily to improve the park and replace the obelisk with a new statue.
This culminated in a proposal to explore the possibility of expanding the complex and upgrading it to district status.
www.cdli.ca /monuments/on/manitou.htm   (408 words)

  
 Ontario Vacation Rentals, Ontario Rentals, Ontario Cottage Rentals, Great Rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Rent an Ontario vacation rental and you’ll be ideally situated to enjoy the natural beauty and exciting cities of central Canada.
Ontario is blessed with outstanding natural features ranging from huge freshwater lakes and thundering waterfalls to sandy beaches and lush forests.
Activities for guests of Toronto vacation rentals include seeing a play in Toronto's renowned theatre district, taking a harbor cruise, riding to the top of the CN Tower, the world's largest freestanding structure, exploring the art, archaeology, science, and nature exhibits at the Royal Ontario Museum, and playing at any of 200 area golf courses.
www.greatrentals.com /Canada/ontario.html   (340 words)

  
 CBC - Ontario Votes 2003 - Ridings
Central Ontario: This region is north of the "905" belt, running from Grand Bend on Lake Huron in the west, encompassing most of Lake Simcoe in the east, and extending north along Algonquin Park to French River and Lake Nipissing.
Eastern Ontario: This region runs along Lake Ontario, from Port Hope in the west, along the St. Lawrence to Quebec, and up the Ottawa River to north of Algonquin Park.
Southwestern Ontario: This region consists of ridings in the southwestern corner of Ontario.
www.cbc.ca /ontariovotes2003/ridings   (693 words)

  
 MANITOULIN TRADE FAIR 2006 EXHIBITOR LIST
The Manitoulin District Cenotaph and Veterans Memorial Gardens located at Monument Corners on Hwy 542/551 between Mindemoya and Providence Bay is a place to visit while on Manitoulin.
Manitoulin Division of Admiral Mount Bahen #134 Sea Cadets Corps.
Manitoulin Living is a professional new marketing campaign attracting new residents to Manitoulin.
www.manitoulin.com /tradefair/e-list8.htm   (1232 words)

  
 Dignam Land
Measuring three hundred and thirty feet in depth and with one thousand three hundred and twenty feet in width, here is a good property for summer residence just a few hundred yards east of Shrigley Bay on Lake Huron.
Gore Bay, the nerve centre of Manitoulin Island is fifteen miles north on Highway 540.
Manitoulin is the world's largest freshwater island with nearly one thousand miles of picturesque coastline, fine sandy beaches and peaceful villages.
www.dignam.com /properties/south.html   (1239 words)

  
 Archives of Ontario: Manitoulin District Surrogate Court Records
Purchase the appropriate microfilm reel directly from the Archives of Ontario.
For purchasing details, write the Archives of Ontario, 77 Grenville St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B3 (put "Attention: Customer Services - Micrographics" on the envelope), telephone 416-327-1600 weekdays 8:15am - 5:00pm (call toll-free 1-800-668-9933 in Ontario only), fax 416-327-1999, or email reference@archives.gov.on.ca.
The estate files processed after 1961 have not yet been transferred to the Archives of Ontario.
www.archives.gov.on.ca /english/interloan/c-mani-t.htm   (648 words)

  
 Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (2001 census population 2,531) is a town in Manitoulin District in Northeastern Ontario, Canada, approximately 30 kilometres south of Espanola, Ontario.
The main town is on the northeast side of Manitoulin Island.
The town was created on January 1, 1998 by amalgamating the Town of Little Current with the Township of Howland and the unorganized small islands in Lake Huron.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Northeastern_Manitoulin_and_the_Islands,_Ontario   (185 words)

  
 Butterflies of Canada
It also flies in a few areas in the southern interior of British Columbia, and in the vicinity of Manitoulin Island in Ontario.
Remarks: The colony on Great La Cloche Island, Manitoulin District, Ontario, was discovered by Paul Catling on 26 June 1976 in a large limestone alvar area.
In 1992 it was found to extend along at least eight kilometres of Highway 6, virtually to the limits of the alvar habitat.
www.cbif.gc.ca /spp_pages/butterflies/species/GaritaSkipperling_e.php   (307 words)

  
 Historical Plaques of Manitoulin District
This newly created mission was formed to serve the Algonkian-speaking Indians of Manitoulin Island and the north shore of Lake Huron.
He returned to Manitoulin before the end of the latter year, but was compelled to abandon the mission in 1650, following the defeat and dispersal of the Hurons by the Iroquois.
In 1836 the Ojibwa and Odawa inhabiting Manitoulin signed an agreement with the Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada which made the Island a refuge for all First Nations.
www.waynecook.com /amanitoulin.html   (628 words)

  
 FAQs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A: Manitoulin Island is already attracting a growing number of remote or internet workers and offices who are seeking a better quality of life.
Census statistics show that Manitoulin District is the only region in Northern Ontario to show population growth in the last five years.
Manitoulin Island is located in central Canada, in the province of Ontario, right in the middle of the famous Great Lakes Basin (source of 18% of the world's fresh surface water).
www.manitoulinliving.com /faq.htm   (806 words)

  
 Dawson Township, Manitoulin District, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Dawson is an unincorporated township in the Canadian province of Ontario.
Located at the westernmost end of Manitoulin Island, the township had a population of 66 in the 2001 Canadian census.
The largest employer is the Lafarge limestone quarry in the west end.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Dawson_Township,_Manitoulin_District,_Ontario   (115 words)

  
 Open Season for Fishing on Manitoulin Island, Northern Ontario, Canada
Manitoulin Island is blessed with being at the intersection of four different fishing Districts for Ontario, as follows:
District 35 Lake Huron (South Shore of Manitoulin Island)
The most common species on Manitoulin's inland waters are largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Crappie, Muskellunge (Muskie), Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Atlantic Salmon, Pacific Salmon (Chinook, Coho, and Pink), Sauger, Splake, Sturgeon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, and Whitefish.
www.blacksbay.com /fish/FishingOpenSeason.html   (218 words)

  
 Manitoulin GenWeb: query, mailing lists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Manitoulin District, Ontario Queries This is the message boards connected to the Manitoulin Genealogy website.
This may well prove to be one of the most important things you do to further your searches.
Manitoulin District Mailing List This is the mailing list connected to the Manitoulin Genealogy website
www.rootsweb.com /~onmanit2/querylist.html   (261 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2006 - Candidates and Ridings
This northern Ontario riding spreads the smallest population in the province over the third-largest land area.
Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing stretches from Manitoulin Island in the south to north of Manitouwadge, Hearts and Kapuskasing in the Cochrane district; from Lake Superior in the west to the Nickel Belt and Sudbury ridings in the east.
Participated in election campaigns for all levels of government for the past 13 years including the 2003 Ontario provincial election where she was an important member of the Peter Denley canvass team.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/riding/109   (910 words)

  
 Ontario Cities, Towns, Districts and Counties
Ontario GenWeb - for Elgin County Genealogy, by Bruce Johnson.
Ontario GenWeb - for Essex County Genealogy, by Elizabeth Ladouceur.
Simcoe County is located on the Georgian Bay, with neighboring Ontario counties of Grey and Dufferin to the west, Peel and York to the south; Ontario county to the east and Musoka District tot he northeast.
home.att.net /~family-history/Ontario-Dist-Co.htm   (3078 words)

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