Lake Ontario

From the city of Hamilton in the west to where it empties into the St. Lawrence river in the east, Lake Ontario is 300 kilometers long. Toronto is the city in the middle. Even though the lake is very clear and chilly, you should still feel free to swim at one of the many beaches that line its shore. Right in Toronto, at Woodbine and on Toronto Islands, are some of the most crowded beaches. Jack Darling Park in Mississauga is another well-liked location for sand-lounging.

On the lake, sailing is common because there aren't any other boats or other ships to worry about running into. The majority of Wednesday nights feature races, and the view of the lake's white sailboat-filled surface is very breathtaking.

The best way to experience this lake, like most lakes, is to actually get on the water. Nearly all marinas provide boat rentals. Watching the sunset in the evening and reflecting off the skyscrapers is one of the most pleasurable experiences. The fact that salmon flourish in Lake Ontario may surprise you. It is common to catch enormous king salmon. Several marinas, notably Port Credit in Mississauga, house charter fishing boats.

Location: bounded on the north by Ontario