- “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood – Set in a dystopian future, this novel takes place in the fictional city of Gilead, which is believed to be based on parts of Southern Ontario.
- “In the Skin of a Lion” by Michael Ondaatje – This novel is set in Toronto during the early 1900s and explores the lives of immigrants working on the city’s infrastructure, such as the building of the Bloor Viaduct and the waterworks.
- “Alias Grace” by Margaret Atwood – Based on a true story, this novel is set in 19th-century Ontario and tells the story of Grace Marks, a servant accused of a double murder.
- “The Virgin Cure” by Ami McKay – Set in late 19th-century Toronto, this novel follows the story of a twelve-year-old orphan and the challenges she faces in the city’s slums.
- “The Stone Angel” by Margaret Laurence – This classic Canadian novel is set in Manawaka, a fictional town in rural Ontario, and explores the life of a feisty woman named Hagar Shipley.
- “Fifth Business” by Robertson Davies – While not exclusively set in Ontario, this novel contains significant portions that take place in small-town Ontario, exploring the intertwined lives of its characters.
- “A Complicated Kindness” by Miriam Toews – Set in the fictional Mennonite community of East Village, this coming-of-age novel is located in small-town Ontario.
- “Barometer Rising” by Hugh MacLennan – Set in Halifax and Toronto during World War I, this novel captures the atmosphere and social changes occurring in wartime Ontario.
- “Late Nights on Air” by Elizabeth Hay – Although this novel is primarily set in the Northwest Territories, it begins in Toronto and depicts characters who have connections to Ontario.
- “Obasan” by Joy Kogawa – While mainly set in British Columbia, this novel explores the experiences of Japanese-Canadians during World War II, many of whom were interned in camps, including those in Ontario.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Ontario
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