Ontario: Canada's Most Populous Province

Ontario is Canada's second-largest province by area (after Quebec) and the most populous, home to over 14.5 million people. It stretches from the Great Lakes and the U.S. border in the south to Hudson and James Bays in the north, bordered by Quebec to the east and Manitoba to the west.

Toronto, the provincial capital, is also Canada's largest city and a global finance, tech, and cultural hub. Other major cities include Ottawa (the national capital), Hamilton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Windsor, and Sudbury. Ontario's economy is diverse, led by manufacturing (especially automotive), finance, services, and technology. Over 100 languages are spoken, reflecting its status as a top destination for immigrants. English and French are official languages.