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These small towns and villages in Ontario have names that will make you look twice

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Ontario has no shortage of small towns with rich history, beautiful landmarks, and tourist attractions. But sometimes a town can draw your attention with one small thing — its name. From Bath to Ball’s Falls, we’ve put together a list of some of the most unique towns and villages that actually exist in Ontario.

Bath

Ever think about living in a bath? Oops, I mean in Bath.

Yep – Bath, Ont., is a village near Kingston, and according to its website, it is one of the oldest communities in Ontario, first settled by the United Empire Loyalists in 1784.

Emo

Welcome to the town of Emo. Try not to get too sad.

Emo is located in the far north end of the province, about 180 km away from Kenora.

According to Emo, it “was settled in the early 1880’s by pioneers who arrived to free homesteads. The settlers were confronted by many hardships and hard work in the undomesticated country.” Hmmm, maybe that’s why it’s called Emo?

Tiny

The small town of Tiny.

Tiny’s name may be cute, but this town in the southern Georgian Bay region has lots to offer, including beautiful trails and public beaches.

Wawa

We’re keeping these names simple so far, but they sure are effective.

Wawa is located near Lake Superior National Park in northern Ontario, and while it’s well known for the stunning views of Lake Superior, it is also known for the giant goose monument hovering in town.

Moonbeam

Another northern town!

Moonbeam is near Timmins, Ont., and the town takes its name pretty seriously, as you will find a giant “flying saucer” when you enter the area.

According to Moonbeam’s website, “Summer calls for swimming, fishing and wild berry picking; Autumn leads families into the woods for small and large game hunting; Winter weekends are spent ice-fishing, snowmobile riding, cross-country skiing and downhill skiing.”