The Core Provinces (Quebec and Ontario)

Quebec and Ontario, Canada’s Core Provinces.

Lakes and river are Quebec's and Ontario's natural resources

Three out of five Canadians live there. Ontario is the largest province in terms of population, Quebec in land area.

OntarioandQuebec are at the center of Canada’s political and economic life. Ottawa is the capital of the federal government. It is located in southeastern Ontario, right next to the border of Quebec province. Quebec has its own politi- cal importance as the heart of French Canadian life.