Ontario: 'Land of Lakes'

This Traveltalk series short visit to the province of Ontario begins in Ottawa, Canada's capital, then proceeds to Algonquin Park, Toronto, and Niagara Falls.

Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

as Narrator (voice)

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