08/31/2026
Lake Ontario has carried that name for over 400 years — since long before Canada was a country, and long before the United States was too. The name comes from the Wendat people, who lived along its shores centuries before any of this.
Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to rename it "Lake America" as part of the ongoing trade dispute with Canada.
Ontario's response didn't take long. A 24-foot sign now stands on the shoreline near Grimsby, reading: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."
Some names carry more history than politics can touch.
Have you ever visited Lake Ontario? Share a memory or a photo below — let's hear what this lake means to you. 🇨🇦