What are some interestin facts about Ontario, Canada and is there anybody famous from there?

Jim Carrey, John Candy, Mike Myers, Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, etc.

Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Rachel McAdams, Wayne Gretzky, Keenu Reeves...etc.

Actors:
Rachel McAdams
Ryan Gosling
Matthew Perry
Jim Carrey
John Candy
Mike Myers

Comedians:
Russell Peters
Tom Green

Athelets:
Steve Yzerman
Wayne Gretzky
Eric Lindros

Musicians:
Avril Lavigne
Rish
Our Lady Peace
Paul Anka
Alanis Morissette
Shania Twain
Barenaked Ladies

Shania twain, Avril Lavigne, Eva Avila, Alanice Morissette, JoJo and another singer which escapes my mind were all Ontario natives.

As for interesting facts...the Quensway (417) is the longest highway and the Rideau Canal is the longest canal in the Country.

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Jim Carry
Mike Holmes
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Seeing as how people have the famous people down, here are some facts:

-second-largest province in size
-flower - Trillium, tree - Eastern White Pine, bird -Common Loon
-The Iroquoians called Ontario "Kanadario" meaning "sparkling water."

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Pamela Anderson