I grew up my whole life camping every summer and swimming a lot in the lakes, but it wasn't until this summer that I really appreciated the lake. I live close to Lake Ontario and go biking and rollerblading almost every day down by the water. Recently as I was sitting on a bench by the lake I finally understood why my parents always wanted to have a waterfront home. I just love the positive energy the water brings, I love the smell and the calming effect it has on me.
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As of 2024, the Great Lakes Guide will be transitioning to Biinaagami.org. Biinaagami is a multimedia, change-provoking initiative rooted in Indigenous knowledge aiming to uplift voices and to connect people with their watershed.