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Upper Canada: see Ontario Ontario (ŏntâr`ēō), province (2001 pop. 11,410,046), 412,582 sq mi (1,068,587 sq km), E central Canada. ..... Click the link for more information. . Canada Westor Upper CanadaRegion of Canada now known as Ontario. In 1791–1841 it was known as Upper Canada and in 1841–67 as Canada West. Settled primarily by English-speaking immigrants, it sought confederation with Canada East in order to secure the unified government needed for effective administration and the construction of intercolonial railways. The unified Dominion of Canada was made official by the British North America Act of 1867. Upper Canada 1. History (from 1791--1841) the official name of the region of Canada lying southwest of the Ottawa River and north of the lower Great Lakes 2. (esp in E Canada) another name for Ontario How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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