You’d have to be living under a rock to be unaware of the fuss that U.S. President Donald Trump made when he asked American authorities to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. It’ was a foolish, childish decision made in a fit of pique. But it has helped put a focus on the lake, the smallest of the Great Lakes by size but an amazing place to explore. Here are some suggestions on how to enjoy LAKE ONTARIO. TORONTO Ontario’s biggest city sits on the northwestern “corner” of Lake Ontario. One of the best ways to see the lake is Read more
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Canadians and some Americans are livid that US President Donald Trump has ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed Lake America. But some mapping companies have already made the change, and at least one news outlet is suggesting Trump could sanction countries that don’t alter the name. Trump, who has been lashing out at Canada since being elected again in November of 2024, last week issued an executive order changing the name of the lake, which is jointly shared by the US and Canada. Trump on the weekend posted an AI-generated video of him placing a “Lake America” sign on the Read more
I posted this story a couple years ago after a visit to Burlington, Ontario. Now that Canadians are seemingly determined to stay close to home for their 2025 vacations, an easy getaway like this from the nation’s biggest city is even more attractive than ever. From trails with fabulous on-high views from the top of the Niagara Escarpment to fine dining, and from one of Canada’s greatest gardens to a stylish hotel on the shores of Lake Ontario, here are some great options in Burlington. THE GREAT OUTDOORS Mount Nemo Conservation Area The Mount Nemo Conservation Area is one of Read more
New research has discovered the most picturesque landscapes in America, with Lake Tahoe taking the top spot. Experts at Storyboards used Instagram data to analyze the number of hashtags for various landscapes in America to discover which of those are the most picturesque. Placing first on the list of the most picturesque landscapes in America is Lake Tahoe, with 2,986,225 Instagram hashtags. Situated on the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is the clearest lake in the U.S., with a 99.994% purity. There are many outdoor activities to partake in there, from hiking to fishing. There’s also gambling on Read more
A town where they make beauty products out of seaweed and pies the size of a basketball. A prairie city with great Shakespeare and a nude beach. And not one but two towns with potato museums. Americans know about Toronto. I think most of them know it’s in Canada. They’ve probably heard of Montreal and Vancouver. But there’s so much more to Canada, some of it wacky. Here’s a look at some of the lesser-known spots you should check out this summer. With the U.S. dollar buying about $1.36 Canadian these days, Americans also will find their dollars go a Read more
