Total outbound visitor spending by residents of Ontario in selected provinces. ## Related * [Outbound visits](/dataset/outbound-visits) * [Outbound visitor spending](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending) * [Outbound visitor spending by country](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending-by-country) * [Outbound visits by province](/dataset/outbound-visits-by-province) * [Outbound visits by country](/dataset/outbound-visits-by-country) * [Outbound visits by U.S. state](/dataset/outbound-visits-by-us-state) * [Outbound visitor spending by U.S. state](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending-by-us-state) *[U.S.]: United States

Number of visitors to Ontario grouped by selected overseas countries. ## Related * [Inbound visitor spending](/dataset/inbound-visitor-spending) * [Inbound visitor spending by country](/dataset/inbound-visitor-spending-by-country) * [Inbound visits](/dataset/inbound-visits) * [Inbound Visits by U.S. State](/dataset/inbound-visits-by-us-state) * [Inbound visitor spending by U.S. state](/dataset/inbound-visitor-spending-by-us-state) *[U.S.]: United States *[US]: United States

Number of outbound visits by residents of Ontario to selected US States. ## Related * [Outbound visits](/dataset/outbound-visits) * [Outbound visitor spending](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending) * [Outbound visitor spending by province](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending-by-province) * [Outbound visitor spending by country](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending-by-country) * [Outbound visits by province](/dataset/outbound-visits-by-province) * [Outbound visits by country](/dataset/outbound-visits-by-country) * [Outbound visitor spending by U.S. state](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending-by-us-state) *[U.S.]: United States *[US]: United States

Number of outbound visits by residents of Ontario to selected destinations. ## Related * [Outbound visitor spending](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending) * [Outbound visitor spending by province](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending-by-province) * [Outbound visitor spending by country](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending-by-country) * [Outbound visits by province](/dataset/outbound-visits-by-province) * [Outbound visits by country](/dataset/outbound-visits-by-country) * [Outbound visits by U.S. state](/dataset/outbound-visits-by-us-state) * [Outbound visitor spending by U.S. state](/dataset/outbound-visitor-spending-by-us-state) *[U.S.]: United States

Stormwater ponds are artificial structures that are critical components of stormwater management systems in many Canadian cities. They serve to prevent flooding of urban areas during excess rainfall. Stormwater ponds also contribute to environmental health by allowing the settlement of dirt and solids from stormwater to the bottom of the pond. As a result, the sediments of stormwater ponds can become enriched with potentially harmful contaminants. The health risks posed to anglers by contact with stormwater and sediments and consumption of fish from stormwater ponds are not well characterized. The City of Lacombe (Alberta) is a municipality with two stormwater ponds stocked with sterile fish for angling. Alberta Health collected water, sediment and fish from these two ponds over two seasons (fall 2010 and spring 2011) and analyzed the samples for a suite of contaminants. Water samples were collected from three sites at each pond and three depths for each site (n=40; nine samples plus one replicate sample per pond per season). Sediment samples were collected from the same three sites at each pond (n=12; three samples per pond per season). Fish samples (rainbow trout) were collected in fall 2010 (n=18; eight from East Pond and ten from Len Thompson Pond). For the contaminant analysis, all samples (water, sediment and fish) were tested for parent and alkylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Additionally, water samples were tested for routine chemicals, trace metals, pesticides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and fish muscle tissue was tested for total mercury.

Total visitor spending in Ontario grouped by selected overseas countries. ## Related * [Inbound visitor spending](/dataset/inbound-visitor-spending) * [Inbound visits by country](/dataset/inbound-visits-by-country) * [Inbound visits](/dataset/inbound-visits) * [Inbound Visits by U.S. State](/dataset/inbound-visits-by-us-state) * [Inbound visitor spending by U.S. state](/dataset/inbound-visitor-spending-by-us-state) *[U.S.]: United States *[US]: United States

Cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae) are common photosynthetic bacteria that live in surface waters. Under favorable conditions, such as warm water and high nutrient content, these bacteria can form nuisance “blooms”. The presence of blooms in recreational water causes unpleasant aesthetics and exposure to some toxin-producing blooms may pose potential health risks. Contact with blooms can cause skin rashes and irritation, itchy eyes, and ear infections. Inhaling water may cause allergic-like reactions, runny noses or sore throats. Ingestion of toxins can cause a range of symptoms (e.g., hepatotoxic or neurotoxic effects, and even death). There has been increased public awareness as a result of research over the past 25 years, recent monitoring efforts, and increased public education on the topic. In 2009, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services began seasonal monitoring for cyanobacterial blooms at high use recreational beaches. In 2019, beach operators took over the sampling role from Alberta Health Services under the Alberta Safe Beach Protocol. Water is collected from shallow water adjacent to beaches and submitted to laboratories for analysis of cyanobacterial bloom indicators. These data, along with visual inspection, are used to characterize potential cyanobacterial blooms and issue recreational water use advisories when cyanobacteria are found in a waterbody at levels that can affect human health. The data presented below is organized into two files that contain supporting data and key cyanobacterial bloom indicators, and counts of individual cyanobacteria species, respectively. Each row represents a water sample collected from an Alberta beach. In the cyanobacteria species data, each water sample will have many associated rows of data. Each column represents a piece of information about that water sample (e.g., key indicators and supporting information) that is used to characterize cyanobacterial blooms. Data from the current year (2026) should be considered preliminary and might change with further quality control/quality assurance steps. This dataset is updated monthly between June and September each year. For more information on these indicators please refer to the column descriptions “Usage Considerations” associated with this dataset.

Number of visitors to Ontario grouped by selected U.S. regions. ## Related * [Inbound visitor spending](/dataset/inbound-visitor-spending) * [Inbound visits by country](/dataset/inbound-visits-by-country) * [Inbound visitor spending by country](/dataset/inbound-visitor-spending-by-country) * [Inbound visits](/dataset/inbound-visits) * [Inbound visitor spending by U.S. state](/dataset/inbound-visitor-spending-by-us-state) *[U.S.]: United States *[US]: United States

Stream water samples are collected as part of the Regional Geochemical Survey (RGS) program, which covers over 80% of British Columbia. An additional 4332 stream and lake water samples were analyzed by ICP-MS, ICP-ES and other methods for trace and minor elements in NTS map areas 082M, 093C/D/F/K/L/M, 094L/M, 103A, 104A/H/J/P. The data provides the elements found in the water sample as well as the test method, the detection limit and the original source. The data is available for download and viewing at the BC Geological Survey website.

Generalized postal code data of Outdoor Cards purchasers, including non- residents of the province. Outdoor Cards are required to hunt and fish within the Province of Ontario. [Learn more about Outdoors Cards](https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-outdoors-card)