Lake Ontario - Wikipedia
WEBLake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded on the north, west, and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario, and on the south and east by the U.S. state of New York. The Canada–United States border spans the centre of the lake.
Lake Ontario | History, Size, Depth, & Map | Britannica
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Lake Ontario, smallest and most easterly of the Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded on the north by Ontario (Can.) and on the south by New York (U.S.). The lake is roughly elliptical; its major axis, 193 miles (311 km) long, lies nearly east to west, and its greatest width is 53 miles (85 km).
Ottawa - Wikipedia
WEBOttawa is situated on the south bank of the Ottawa River and contains the mouths of the Rideau River and Rideau Canal. [159] The Rideau Canal (Rideau Waterway) first opened in 1832 and is 202 km (126 mi) long. [160] It connects the Saint Lawrence River on Lake Ontario at Kingston to the Ottawa River near Parliament Hill.
Rideau Canal
WEBThe Rideau Canal National Historic Site is a 202km water route that connects Canada’s vibrant national capital in Ottawa, with Kingston and Lake Ontario to the south. Travel the canal by boat, canoe or kayak and experience the historic lock system operated by …
Lake Ontario - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 7, 2006 · Lake Ontario is 18,960 km 2 (10,000 km 2 in Canada), with a drainage area of 60,030 km 2, an elevation of 75 m, a mean depth of 86 m (max 244 m), length 311 km and width 85 km. It is the smallest in surface area and most easterly of the Great Lakes and eighth-largest body of fresh water in North America.
Rideau Canal, Lake Ontario, Kingston: Ontario Waterway Cruises
WEBThe Rideau Canal is a chain of beautiful lakes, rivers and locks extending 202 km from Kingston, at the east end of Lake Ontario to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Completed in 1832 by the British, this historic waterway with its 45 locks and 19 km of canal cuts is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site carefully maintained and operated by Parks ...
16 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Ottawa - PlanetWare
WEBDec 25, 2023 · The 200-kilometer-long, 1.6-meter-deep Rideau Canal connects Ottawa with Kingston on Lake Ontario. Sometimes also called the Rideau Waterway, it was originally intended as a strategic route between Montréal and Lake Ontario, the military need for which was demonstrated during the war with the United States in 1812.
Rideau Canal | Description, Locks, Skating, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Rideau Canal, inland waterway between the Canadian capital of Ottawa and Lake Ontario at Kingston, Ontario. Completed in 1832, it is one of the oldest continuously operated canals in North America and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007.
Lake Ontario - WorldAtlas
WEBJun 17, 2021 · Lake Ontario is the most easterly lake in the series of Great Lakes and is situated at the base of Niagara Falls. The lake is bounded on the east and south by the US State of New York and in the west, north, and southwest by the …
Home | McGowan Lake Campground
WEBCampground Near Ottawa With Lake. We offer overnight and seasonal camping from May 1 to October 1. Clean, quiet camping on large sunny or shaded lots. 72 acres of varied terrain. Weekend activities, horseshoes, volleyball, sandy beach, store, laundry, fishing, two playgrounds, showers, dumping station, and a beautiful recreational hall for all ...