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Culture and recreation
There's an endless array of things to see and do in
Ontario! The sites on this page will give you an
idea of the variety. For more information, visit
the
Ontario Ministry of Culture,
Ontario Ministry of Tourism & Recreation
and
Ontario Travel websites.
If you're a newcomer to Ontario, visit the
Settlement.org - Community and Recreation site.
Arts
Major Ontario Performing Arts Companies
Links to the Canadian Opera Company, Stratford Festival,
National Ballet of Canada and more.
Ontario Arts Council
"The council's function is to provide funding support to artists and arts
organizations throughout the province and to ensure that audiences in all parts
of the province have access to the arts in their own regions."
The Art Gallery of Ontario
Located in Toronto, "The AGO currently has more than 40,000 works in its collection,"
from 100 AD to the present.
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
"The McMichael is unique in being the only major gallery in the country with the mandate
to collect Canadian art exclusively." Includes large permanent displays of
works by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven
and their contemporaries.
Royal Botanical Gardens
Located in Hamilton, the RBG
boasts "five garden areas, four nature sanctuaries and
30 kilometres of walking trails."
Royal Ontario Museum
"With over 45 galleries showcasing art,
archaeology and science, the ROM is the largest museum in Canada to explore
both the natural world and humankind's cultural past."
Located in Toronto.
Culture & heritage
Ontario Ministry of Culture
Central site for this Ministry.
Heritage
From the Ontario Ministry of Culture.
"The Ministry provides support to a number of provincial agencies, heritage
organizations and museums in order to preserve and present Ontario's rich
cultural heritage."
Community Museums and Provincial Heritage Organizations
From the Ontario Ministry of Culture.
Historical Buildings and Sites in Ontario
From the Ontario Ministry of Culture.
Ontario Heritage Foundation
"The Ontario Heritage Foundation is an agency of the Ministry of Culture. The
Foundation advises the Minister on the conservation, protection and
preservation of Ontario's heritage - from buildings and natural heritage sites
to collections and archaeological discoveries. The Foundation also acquires,
holds and maintains properties in trust for the people of Ontario."
Ontario Science Centre
"Our mission at the Ontario Science Centre is 'To delight, inform and challenge visitors
through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology.'"
Located in Toronto.
Science North
Science North is located in Sudbury, Ontario and
"operates an IMAX theatre; maintains a model mine; collects, develops and
exhibits objects and displays; and maintains and operates a museum, science
centre and related facilities."
Libraries
Click on "Library Links" for links to Ontario Public Libraries.
From the Ontario Ministry of Culture.
Fitness & sports
ACTIVE2010
ACTIVE2010 is a new comprehensive strategy to increase
participation in sport and physical activity throughout Ontario.
From the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation.
Fitness - HealthyOntario.com
Feature articles on many fitness topics. Includes tools
like "Life Expectancy Calculator," "Calories Burned/Day"
and "Basal Metabolic Rate Calculator."
Sport and Recreation
From the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion.
Coaching in Ontario
"Coaching development programs support the development of coaches as leaders in sport education."
From the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion.
The Sport Alliance of Ontario
Information on Ontario Games and Canada Games.
Physical Activity
From the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion.
"The ministry promotes active living to children and adults in schools,
workplaces and recreational settings."
Outdoors
Outdoors and Recreation
Information and resources from ServiceOntario.
Ontario Parks
Click here to Reserve a Campsite.
Fishing and Hunting Information
From the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
How to Get an Outdoors Card and
Outdoors Card Renewal
From the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Changing your Address?
"This is a quick, convenient and secure way to notify the Ministry of
Transportation, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care of your change of address."
Travel
Ontario Travel and
Travel Guide Order Form
Travel and tourism info from the Government of Ontario.
Maps
Create a map with driving directions by specifying your trip origin and destination.
From the Government of Ontario.
The Official Road Map of Ontario
Note: maps are in PDF* format.
Vacationing in Ontario
Life events info from the Government of Ontario.
* Download the Acrobat PDF reader free from
Adobe.
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