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The meaning of Ontario is beautiful lake.

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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.


Is the source of Niagara River Lake Ontario?

No, Lake Erie is the source of the Niagara River. Lake Ontario is the mouth of the Niagara River (meaning, the river flows into Lake Ontario).


What is the motto of Ontario Place?

'Ut incepit fidelis sic permanet' is the Latin motto on Ontario's coat of arms, meaning 'Loyal she began, loyal she remains'. However, Ontario's travel motto as well as the words that appear on license plates in Ontario is "Yours to discover".


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."


Where did Ontario name come from?

The name "Ontario" is derived from the Indigenous word "skanadario," which means "beautiful water" or "sparkling water." It likely refers to the province's abundance of pristine lakes and rivers.


What native American word means Ontario?

Ontario is an iroquoian Indian word. It came from A Mohawk name meaning beautiful lake. Mohawks were not tha only native people to live in this region though.


Can a last will and testament in Ontario be contested?

Any will can be contested. The person that is contesting it must have standing, meaning they are either a natural heir of the deceased or named as a beneficiary. Consult an attorney in Ontario that specializes in Probate for specifics.


Are you legal in bars after midnight on the morning of your 19th birthday in Ontario?

In Ontario, you can legally be served on the first business day of your birthday. Meaning, you can legally be served after 11 AM when alcohol is allowed to be poured on the day of your birthday, but not before that.


Who decided to call Ontario Ontario?

The Province of Ontario was named after Lake Ontario.


What does the acronym HOMES mean?

One meaning is: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior (lakes). OR Hairy Old Men Eat Sausage


Which is the largest lake in Ontario?

Toronto is located on the shore of Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes.