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when you want to get away from the craziness of the big city to a place where things move at a more laid back pace, ontario, oregon is the town that should come to mind. situated on the oregon side of the oregon/idaho border and on the edge of oregon's second largest county by area—malheur county—oregon is a place where you will find sincere, friendly, and down-to-earth people with a rich history and tradition. the diverse landscape of the area surrounding ontario invites recreation, farming, ranching, and the kind of rural living well suited for active adults looking for easy living.
treasure valley
a rural town with big city amenities
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a rural town with big city amenities 〰️
being a border town, ontario is the gateway to the the western treasure valley, and the hub for adventures that await in every direction. though rural in its pace and atmosphere, ontario serves as the business, medical, and service destination of over 167,000 people within a 50-mile radius. during business hours, the population swells to about 60,000 people, but after hours it settles down to a quiet 11,000, making it a cozy place to live.
ontario offers fabulous diversions including golfing, cycling, camping, fishing, mountain biking, bird watching, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, paddle boarding, and much more. Restaurants abound, offering many options for dining and relaxation. ontario is also just two hours from four excellent ski resorts offering cross-country skiing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, ice skating and snowmobiling
excellent options for medical care
for those concerned about quality medical services and support, ontario has much to offer, being home to clinics and specialists of all varieties, a well-staffed acute-care medical, surgery and trauma center, a life flight hub, and complimentary transportation for veterans to the va hospital in boise, idaho, just a short distance to the southeast.