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Encyclopedia > Avon, Ontario

One of the most beautiful towns in all of Canada, Avon', Ontario, is a small community located about 8km south of highway 401 on Putnam Road. Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Area 1,076,395 km² (4th) • Land 917,741 km² • Water 158,654 km² (14. ...


A popular tourist destination known for its gorgeous scenery, including breathtaking Lake Whitaker.


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River Avon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (157 words)
"River Avon" in England therefore, literally means "River River" as does "Afon Afan" (River Afan) in Welsh.
The name "Avon" comes from the Welsh word afon meaning "river".
The etymology of Avon is the Proto-Celtic *abonā, meaning "river".
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