COUNTRY : Canada
PROVINCE : Ontario 
The Ontario - The Golden Horseshoe Advantage
The Iroquois word "Kanadario", meaning 'the land of shining waters' is an appropriate name for Ontario with about 250,000 lakes and water covering almost one-sixth of the province; 177,390 km2. Ontario is the easternmost of Canada's central provinces, bordering Quebec on its east and Manitoba on its west, Hudson's Bay and James Bay on the north and the St. Lawrence River and the great Lakes on the south. Ontario is larger than Spain and France combined, ans is the 2nd largest province of Canada.

Cities: Toronto (pop; 4,000,000 app.) located on Lake Ontario is the capital of Ontario and Canada's largest city. It is also the commercial, industrial and financial centre of Canada.

The 'Golden Horseshoe' along the western end of Lake is home to Ontario's major cities:
 
  • Ottawa, the capital of Canada.
  • Hamilton
  • London
  • Windsor
  • Kingston
  • Sudbury
  • Sault St. Marie and Thunder Bay are smaller cities in the northwest.
Time Zones: Most of Ontario is in the Eastern Time zone. Some of Western/Northern Ontario is in the Central Time Zone.
Climate: Ontario's climate ranges from sub arctic in the far north to humid continental in the south. The major influence on the climate is the large bodies of water to both the north and south.
Universities
  • Brescia University College - London: Brescia University College offers numerous post-secondary programs in the Arts along with several bachelor degree opportunities.

  • Brock University - St. Catharines: Brock University offers undergraduate degrees from over 6 faculties along with 31 graduate degrees.

  • Carleton University - Ottawa: Undergraduate and graduate degrees from over 50 disciplines are offered at Carleton University.

  • Huron University College - London: Huron University College offers liberal arts, social science, and theology programs in association with the University of Western Ontario.

  • King's University College at The University of Western Ontario - London: King's College offers 3- and 4-year majors in Administrative and Commercial Studies, Arts, Childhood and Family Relations, Social Justice and Peace Studies, Social Science, and Social Work.

  • Lakehead University - Thunder Bay: From across 7 Faculties, Lakehead University derives a wide array of degree and diploma options.

  • Laurentian University of Sudbury - Sudbury : Laurentian University of Sudbury offers degrees in such areas as Biology, Commerce, Engineering, Physical Education, and Sports Administration.

  • McMaster University - Hamilton: McMaster University offers programs in Business, Education, Engineering, Health Care, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences.

  • Nipissing University - Nipissing: Upwards of 25 programs, from the Faculties of Arts and Science and Education, are offered at Nipissing University.

  • Queen's University - Kingston: Queen's University offers programs from 16 faculties, colleges, and professional schools.

  • Redeemer University College - Ancaster: Redeemer University College offers certificate and degree programs in the Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences taught within the context of the beliefs and doctrines of Reformed Christianity.

  • Royal Military College of Canada - Kingston: The Royal Military College of Canada has undergraduate and graduate degree opportunities from the Faculties of Arts, Engineering, and Science.

  • Ryerson University - Toronto: From the Faculties of Applied Science, Arts, Business, Communication and Design, and Community Services and Engineering, Ryerson University provides more than 40 programs.

  • St. Jerome's University - North: St. Jerome's University provides undergraduate courses from the Faculties of Arts and Mathematics, in 12 scholastic disciplines, and in 4 interdisciplinary areas, as well as a Master of Catholic Thought.

  • St. Paul University - Ottawa: Undergraduate and graduate degree programs spanning 16 disciplines, taught within the context of Christian beliefs and doctrines, are offered at St Paul University.

  • Trent University - Peterborough: From the Faculties of Arts, Business, Education, and Science and Technology, Trent University offers 34 degree programs, including 7 graduate options, as well as part-time continuing education courses and programs.

  • University of Guelph - Guelph: More than 94 undergraduate and 48 graduate programs from the Faculties of Agriculture, Arts, Biological Science, Physical and Engineering Science, Social and Applied Human Sciences, and the Ontario Veterinary College are available at the University of Guelph.

  • University of Ontario Institute of Technology - Oshawa: The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is Ontario's newest university. They have combined the academic excellence of a traditional university with career-focused learning and preparation for productive leadership roles. All of the classes are networked and with each student required to have a laptop means that the the University of Ontario Institute of Technology is probably the most wired campus in the country. The university is also engageing in research. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is part of the Beacon Project announced by General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL). Their campus will constitute a central element in the longer term strategy of the $2.5 billion program. A new Automotive Centre of Excellence will be built at UOIT. It will link participating automotive companies, suppliers, automotive engineers, universities, researchers and students in a new facility equipped with state-of-the-art automotive design and engineering tools. In addition, Canada's first accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in automotive engineering and design will be located at UOIT.

  • University of Ottawa - Ottawa: More than 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates from over 69 disciplines in the Faculties of Arts, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Management, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences are available at the University of Ottawa, along with opportunities for post-doctorate Fellowships.

  • University of St. Michael's College - Toronto: The University of St. Michael's College offers undergraduate programs in Book and Media Studies, Celtic Studies, Christianity and Culture, Mediaeval Studies, and Philosophy, 14 graduate programs from the Faculty of Theology, and over 80 continuing education courses and programs.

  • University of Sudbury - Sudbury: The University of Sudbury offers bilingual (English and French) undergraduate courses and programs in 6 areas of study.

  • University of Toronto - Toronto: More than 300 undergraduate programs in over 74 fields of inquiry spanning 14 professional faculties and in excess of 250 graduate programs, from over 80 graduate departments, along with post-doctorate Fellowship opportunities, are available of the University of Toronto.

  • University of Toronto at Scarborough - Toronto: The University of Toronto at Scarborough offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs including 68 co-operative learning options in over 30 disciplines.

  • University of Trinity College - Toronto: The University of Trinity College offers 11 graduate degree opportunities from the Faculty of Divinity and 3 joint interdisciplinary undergraduate programs with the University of Toronto. Trinity College is federated with the University of Toronto and therefore students of the former may take courses and programs from the latter's Faculty of Arts and Science.

  • University of Waterloo - Waterloo: From the Faculties of Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Science and the Schools of Accountancy, Architecture, Planning, Computer Science, Optometry, and Pharmacy, the University of Waterloo has undergraduate-level offerings in more than 100 disciplines and graduate-level opportunities in over 37 fields of study.

  • University of Western Ontario - London: The University of Western Ontario has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree, diploma, and certificate opportunities, from 12 Faculties and Schools.

  • University of Windsor - Windsor: Undergraduate and graduate programs, including degrees, diplomas, and certificates, from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Human Kinetics, Inter-Faculty Programs, Law, Nursing, and Science and the Odette School of Business are available at the University of Windsor.

  • Victoria University in the University of Toronto - Toronto: Victoria University in the University of Toronto offers 6 interdisciplinary programs in Literary Studies, Renaissance Studies, and Semiotics and Communications Theory along with a full range of mostly graduate-level theological and ecumenical programs.

  • Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo: From more than 80 disciplines across the Faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Music, Science, and Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

  • York University - Toronto: York University provides undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs from the Faculties of Arts, Education, Glendon, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, and Science and Engineering along with the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, Osgoode Law School, and Schulich School of Business, including more than 260 degree options, 17 graduate diplomas, and 5 post-graduate diplomas.
Colleges
  • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology - Nepean: Over 130 career-oriented degrees, diplomas, and certificates from the Schools of Advanced Technology, Business, Health and Community Studies, Hospitality and Tourism, Media and Design, and Transportation and Building Trades are offered at Algonquin College.

  • Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology - Sudbury: Approximately 90 fulltime programs in the Applied Arts, Business, Communication, Creative Arts, Health Sciences, Human Resources, and Technology as well as more than 800 part-time courses and customized programs, seminars, and training are provided at the Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology.

  • Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology - North Bay: The Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology has more than 75 vocational training opportunities in Aviation, Business, Communication Arts, Health Sciences, Hospitality, Human Services, Information Technology, Law and Justice, Leisure, Recreation, Skilled Trades, and Tourism.

  • Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology - Scarborough: Bachelor degrees, university transfer programs, and over 95 vocational training certificates and diplomas, most of which are integrated with a co-operative education component or offer apprenticeship opportunities, are available at the Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology.

  • College Boreal - Sudbury

  • College d'Alfred - Alfred

  • Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning - Kitchener : In excess of 75 academic and career-oriented degree, diploma, certificate, and post-graduate programs in Biotechnology, Business, Community Services, Engineering and Information Technology, Health Services, and Liberal and Media Studies are offered at the Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.

  • Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology - Thunder Bay: A broad range of educational opportunities are offered at the Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology including over 68 post-secondary programs, apprenticeship and cooperative options, pre-employment and skills training opportunities, and specialty programs for business and industry and healthcare professionals.

  • Durham College - Oshawa: Durham College offers upwards of 100 career-oriented programs from the Schools of Applied Science, Apprenticeships, Business, Career Development and Continuing Education, Communication Arts, Design, Emergency Services, Health, Human Studies, Integrated Studies, Justice, Skilled Trades, and Technology along with college and university preparation certificates.
  • Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology - London: The Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology offers more than 119 career-oriented certificate and diploma programs of up to 3 years in duration, including 32 co-operative education options, as well as academic upgrading, apprenticeship training, post-secondary preparation, university transfer opportunities, and part-time continuing studies courses and programs.

  • George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology - Toronto: More than 148 academic and skills and vocational training programs in the areas of Business, Building Technologies, Community Services, Culinary Arts, Dance, Design, Early Childhood Development, Engineering Technologies, English as a Second Language, Fashion and Jewelers, General Arts and Science, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Nursing, Preparation for College and Work, Teaching English as a Second Language, and Theatre are offered at the George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.

  • Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology - Barrie: The Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology provides academic and career-oriented studies including bachelor degrees, certificates, diplomas, and post-graduate and university transfer programs in Aboriginal Studies, Business, Computer Studies, Design and Visual Arts, Engineering and Technology, Health Studies, Hospitality and Tourism, Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships, Social Sciences and Humanities, Transportation, and University and Advanced Studies.

  • Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning - Toronto: Offered at the Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning are over 100 technical certificate, diploma and postgraduate programs in more than 12 areas of study, bachelor degrees in Contemporary Music, Creative Advertisement, e-Business, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Nursing, and Paralegal Studies, and a wide array of continuing education courses and programs offered in conjunction with the University of Toronto.

  • Kemptville College - Kemptville: Kemptville College has career oriented certificate and diploma programs in over 9 areas of study, 6 apprenticeship opportunities, and associate diplomas in Agriculture, Food Nutrition, Horticulture, and Risk Management.

  • La Cite collegiale - Ottawa

  • Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology - Sarnia: The Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology has more than 69 career training bachelor degree, certificate, and diploma programs across the Schools of Applied Science, Business and Sports Administration, Fire Sciences, Health and Community Services, Liberal Studies, and Technology as well as numerous apprenticeship and trades-training opportunities.

  • Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology - Belleville: The Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology provides in excess of 62 fulltime academic and career-oriented certificate, degree, diploma, post-graduate, and university transfer programs and over 40 additional part-time programs through the Continuing Education division.

  • Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology - Hamilton: A wide array of post-secondary academic and career oriented degree, diploma, and certificate programs, along with personal and professional interest continuing education courses, including tuition-free academic upgrading, career training, and college preparation opportunities, are offered at the Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology.

  • Niagara College - Welland: Niagara College has more than 85 academic and career training programs leading to undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates along with graduate certificate and university transfer opportunities in Applied Research, Arts, Business and Entrepreneurship, Communications and Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Environment, Foundation Studies, Health and Community Studies, Horticulture and Agribusiness, Hospitality and Tourism, Integrated Manufacturing and Skills Training, Policing, and Science.

  • Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology - South Porcupine: Career oriented programs in Business, Health and Emergency Services, Human Services, Technology and Veterinary Sciences as well as government-funded job re-entry opportunities are offered at the Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology.

  • Ridgetown College - Ridgetown: Specializing in agriculture, resource management, and rural development, Ridgetown College provides programs leading to bachelor degrees, certificates, or diplomas.

  • Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology - Sault Ste Marie: More than 50 associate degree, bachelor degree, certificate, and diploma programs in Aviation, Business, Computer Studies, Creative Arts, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology, General Education, Health Science, Hospitality, Human Services, Native Education, Natural Resources, and Teacher Education are available at the Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology.

  • Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology - Toronto: From more than 260 career fields in Applied Arts, Business, Health Sciences, Information Arts, Science and Engineering, and Technology, the Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology provides applied bachelor degree, associate degree, certificate, diploma, and university transfer programs.

  • Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning - Oakville: More than 68 programs leading to applied bachelor degrees, certificates, diplomas, and post-graduate diplomas from the Schools of Advanced Manufacturing, Business, Community Services and Corporate Training, Digital Technologies, e-Commerce, and Visualization Design are offered at the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.

  • Sir Sandford Fleming College - Peterborough: Sir Sandford Fleming College offers more than 90 academic and career training applied bachelor degree, certificate, and diploma programs from over 10 areas of study.

  • St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology - Windsor: Certificates and diplomas in Applied Arts and Science, Building, Design, and Construction Technology, Community Studies, Creative Arts, Engineering and Manufacturing Technology, Health Sciences, and Skilled Trades and a 4-year bachelor degree in Industrial Management are offered at the St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology.

  • St. Lawrence College - Kingston: From the Applied Arts, Business, Community Services, Computer and Engineering Technology, Health and Science, Hospitality. Justice Studies, Media Studies, and Professional Services, St. Lawrence College offers applied degrees, certificates, diplomas, post-diplomas, and university transfer opportunities.

  • The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences - Toronto: Fifteen post-diploma and certificate programs specifically for health care professionals who want to further their career opportunities along with career exploration opportunities for potential health care practitioners are available at The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences.
 
 
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