Lake Ontario

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The Canadian province of Ontario was named after this lake, Ontarí'io in the Huron language meaning "Lake of Shining Waters".

Basic Info Add / Edit

Category

Giant Lake

Spanning Countries or Regions

Canada: Ontario (North)
USA: New York (South)

Area Size

7,340 sq mi (19,000 km2)

Known For

One of the Five Great Lakes

Adjacent & Nearby Cities

Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton (ON), Niagara Falls (ON), Niagara Falls (NY), Buffalo (NY), Rochester (NY), Syracuse, Kingston (ON)

Max Water Depth

802 ft (244 m)

Lake Ontario

Special Info & Comments

Niagara Falls is situated between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie