Glimpses of Ontario

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James A. FitzPatrick
James A. FitzPatrick

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    This Traveltalk series short visits Ontario, the second largest province of Canada. Toronto is the province's largest city, sitting on the shores of Lake Ontario. After the War of 1812, the Rideau Canal was built connecting the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario. The canal figures prominently in the geography and history of the City of Ottawa, the capital of Canada.

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    1942-12-05

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    Documentary

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    toronto, canadaontario, canadatravelogueottawa, canadarideau canal

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