GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario is the easternmost and smallest of the five Great Lakes by surface area. It receives the Niagara River and releases water into the St. Lawrence River.
Fast Facts
- Toronto lies on its northwestern shore.
- The Welland Canal links it with Erie for navigation.
- The lake is shared by Canada and the United States.
Connected lessons
- Lake OntarioMap, explanation and practice
- Great Lakes to the AtlanticGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Gulf of St. LawrenceRelated places
- Lake ErieRelated places
- St. Lawrence RiverRelated places