Canadian Citizenship Test —
Ontario
Canada's most populous province and home to the national capital. The Discover Canada guide covers Ontario's history, capital, and key facts — all testable on the IRCC citizenship test.
What Ontario facts appear on the Canadian citizenship test?
The Discover Canada guide — the official study material for the IRCC citizenship test — covers all provinces and territories including Ontario. Testable facts include the capital city (Toronto), when Ontario joined Confederation (1867), the name of the provincial legislature (Legislative Assembly), and key regional history. Practising these facts helps you prepare for Canada's Regions questions on the real test.
What Are the Key Facts About Ontario for the Citizenship Test?
Ontario was one of the four original provinces at Confederation on July 1, 1867.
Toronto is the provincial capital and Canada's largest city.
Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, is located in Ontario.
Ontario is Canada's most populous province, home to about 40% of Canadians.
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario meets at Queen's Park in Toronto.
The Great Lakes — Ontario, Erie, Huron, and Superior — border the province.
Ontario's name comes from an Iroquois word meaning 'great lake' or 'body of standing water'.
Sample Ontario Practice Questions
These are real practice questions from our Ontario question bank.
Q1. What is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario?
Q2. What is the capital city of Ontario?
Q3. What is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Ontario?
Q4. What is the name of the Premier of Ontario?
Frequently Asked Questions About Ontario
What is the capital of Ontario?
Toronto is the capital of Ontario and Canada's largest city. Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, is also located in Ontario.
When did Ontario join Confederation?
Ontario (originally called Canada West) was one of the four original provinces at Confederation on July 1, 1867.
How many Canadians live in Ontario?
Ontario is home to about 40% of Canada's total population, making it the most populous province.
What is Queen's Park?
Queen's Park is the location of Ontario's Legislative Assembly in Toronto. The term 'Queen's Park' is often used informally to refer to the Ontario provincial government itself.
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