Ontario is a province in Canada, located in the east-central part of the country. It is bordered by Quebec to the east, Manitoba to the northwest, and the United States to the south. The province features diverse landscapes, including the rugged terrain of the Canadian Shield, fertile plains, and numerous lakes, including Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, and Lake Huron. The climate in Ontario varies from humid continental in the north to humid subtropical in the south. Major cities like Toronto, the provincial capital, and Ottawa, the national capital, are located in the southern region. Ontario is also home to vast forests, rivers, and the famous Niagara Falls.