Location
Lake Ontario is the eastern-most of the Great Lakes. It is sandwiched between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
Size
It is the smallest of the Great Lakes in terms of surface area at 7,340 square miles. It is 53 miles wide and 193 miles long.
In and Out
Lake Erie connects to Ontario over the Niagara Falls in the west and drains into the St. Lawrence Waterway in the east.
Depth and Volume
The average depth of the lake is 283 feet, and it is 802 feet at its deepest. It holds 393 cubic miles of water.
Development
Although Canada's largest city, Toronto, sits on the banks of Lake Ontario, much of the coastline, especially on the American side, remains rural or undeveloped.
Activities
Popular activities on the lake include sailing, boating, fishing, canoeing, water skiing and swimming. Both sides of the lake have a number of resorts with beaches and marina facilities.
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Edwin Thomas has been writing since 1997. His work has appeared in various online publications, including The Black Table, Proboxing-Fans and others. A travel blogger, editor and writer, Thomas has traveled from Argentina to Vietnam in pursuit of stories. He holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from American University.
