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98% of Ontarians live near the Great Lakes
We are on a mission to help you connect with the outdoors. Find new places to explore and discover the joy of living near the Great Lakes.

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Environment and Education

Learn how to dress for a winter hike

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A fading phenomenon: ice caves in a changing climate
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Lake Ontario Watershed

Algonquin Bridge

Lake Ontario Watershed

Ball's Falls Conservation Area

Lake Ontario Watershed

Beamer Memorial Conservation Area

Lake Erie Watershed

Long Point Provincial Park

Lake Ontario Watershed

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

Spencer Gorge/Webster's Falls Conservation Area

Lake Erie Watershed

Springwater Conservation Area

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Where are The Great Lakes?

Where are The Great Lakes?

Welcome to the world’s largest group of freshwater lakes. The Greats are located between Canada and the U.S., touching two provinces and eight states. The Great Lakes are made up of the St. Lawrence River and Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior.

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Lake Ontario Watershed

Albion Hills Conservation Area

Lake Ontario Watershed

Ball's Falls Conservation Area

Lake Huron Watershed

Killbear Provincial Park

St. Lawrence River Watershed

Algonquin Provincial Park

Lake Huron Watershed

Awenda Provincial Park

St. Lawrence River Watershed

Gord E. Downie Pier at Breakwater Park

Lake Huron Watershed

Bruce Peninsula National Park

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Water is the foundation to how we survive. Without clean and healthy water, we will not have healthy people, fish, lands or economy.

Pam Tabobonday Washington

Georgian Bay, ON
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Water is the foundation to how we survive. Without clean and healthy water, we will not have healthy people, fish, lands or economy.

Pam Tabobonday Washington

Georgian Bay, ON
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