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Ontario Bank

Canadian bank (1857–1906)

Ontario Bank was an early bank operating in Ontario, Canada. It began operations in 1857 and was last listed as a member of the Canadian Bankers Association in 1901.2 It was founded by John Simpson.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1860Founded1
  • Industrybank1
  • HeadquartersToronto1

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Ontario Bank
Photo: William Notman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Ontario Bank was an early bank operating in Ontario, Canada. It began operations in 1857 and was last listed as a member of the Canadian Bankers Association in 1901.2

The story

Founded by John Simpson in 1860.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1860Founded Founded1

Sources

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