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Ontario the Awesome by: Naomi Arnold and Sophia Holbein Major Bodies of Water Major Cities
 * A major body of water is called the Hudson Bay. The Hudson Bay covers about 316,000 square miles.
 * Another major body of water is called Rainy Lake. Rainy Lake is located on the boundary line of Ontario and Minnesota.
 * A major body of water is called James Bay. James Bay is named after Thomas James (an english settler).

Climate Overview
 * One of Ontario's major cities is Ottawa. Ottawa is the national capital of Canada.
 * Another major city is Toronto. Toronto is Canada's biggest city.
 * One of the other major cities is Oshawa. Oshawa means crossing between water in an Indian language.

Fun Facts
 * Ontario's average precipitation is 24 to 28 inches
 * Winds from the great lakes make Canada have a mild climate around Toronto.
 * The highest temperature Ontario ever had was 108 degrees fahrenheit.


 * Ontario's motto is "Loyal she began, loyal she remains."
 * Ontario means "beautiful lake" in latin.
 * Lacrosse is the oldest sport played in Ontario.
 * The arethusa or "Dragon's mouth" is a part of the orchid family and it grows in bogs. It is found in Ontario.

Economy


 * Ontario is known for agriculture (dairy, grains, cattle, and tobacco.)[[image:jsyret/Sophie2.jpg width="336" height="251" caption="Symbol of Canada"]] [[image:jsyret/Sophie5.jpg width="384" height="248" caption="The Hudson Bay"]]

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