Why is Ontario the most populous province?

This is just my opinion. Firstly geography plays a large part. Ontario is a huge province that stretches from Hudsons Bay in the north to Pelee island in the south. read more

Ontario is a huge province that stretches from Hudsons Bay in the north to Pelee island in the south. It covers over one million square kilometres, with the southernmost point below the 42nd parallel and further south than Northern California. read more

Ontario – Canada's largest populated province. Ontario is the largest province in Canada by population, and the second largest, behind Québec, in total area. Ontario gets its name from Lake Ontario, which is derived from the Huron word meaning great lake. read more

Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories. The majority of Canada's population is concentrated in the areas close to the Canada–US border. Its four largest provinces by area (Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta) are also (with Quebec and Ontario switched in order) its most populous; together they account for 86% of the country's population. read more