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Ontario

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    Canada Contains the World's Largest Freshwater Island

    Manitoulin Island, located in Lake Huron, Ontario, spans 2,766 square kilometers. It even has over 100 lakes of its own, some of which contain islands, creating a unique "island in a lake on an island in a lake" phenomenon.

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    Canada is Home to the World's Historically Longest Street

    Historically considered the world's longest street, Yonge Street in Ontario stretched approximately 1,896 kilometers. While its official designation has been revised, its immense length and historical significance connecting Lake Ontario to the Rainy River remain a remarkable feat.

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    Canada is Home to the World's Smallest Jail

    Located in Rodney, Ontario, this tiny jail measures just 24.3 square meters and features only two cells. Built in 1909, it served the community until 1963 and now stands as a unique historical landmark.