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Lake Ontario

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
As featured in Toronto for free
Ranked #40 of 227 attractions in Toronto
4.0 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Sailing, Kayaking
Fee: No
Description: One of the mighty Great Lakes that offers outstanding tourism and recreation opportunities for every season.
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Toronto, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

So Lake Ontarion is beautiful but since it's Toronto we are talking about it is a bit... well, polluted. It's still clean enough to bathe in on a nice sunny day. So it's not that bad. Very warm too. More

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Toronto
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Beautiful at night and a great place to jog in the early mornings More

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Toronto, Canada
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

I have no idea why lake ontario is on this site- this is the smallest lake,but huge- in Coburg,this is a wonderful lake,in Toronto,it is unsafe to swim in. More

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Toronto, Canada
Top Contributor
80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The views from the city onto the lake and from the Toronto islands are great. If you have time, take a boat tour. More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

The view was stunning but there was no way I was getting into that water. Tankers and everything go on that lake so goodness knows how clean the water is. The beach looks nice but up close there is cigarette butts and rubbish not to mention dog poop everywhere. It is a gorgeous view from afar but not up close. More

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Waterloo, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Ontario Place and the lake a great summer tradition. What else to say. Walk the boardwalk, enjoy the evening watching the water. More

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Toronto, On
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

We have some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the world. As you cast your eyes across the water on a clear day you can see the mist of Niagara Falls on the horizon. Sailing heaven. More

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Mississauga
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

It's a lake! Often too cold and poluted for swimming it's saving grace is the numerous parks and walkways that dot it's shore More

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Toronto, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Midweek, year round toward the east end of the beach is a beautiful tranquil and practically empty gem. It is a natural place to spend an hour or three, walking or paddling,or sitting watching the waves, w the toronto skyline as backdrop. Dogs+people very friendly too! More

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Toronto
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Torontonians are not inclined to swimming in the lake, further the waterfront needs cafes's and restaurants. More

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