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Lake Ontario

jgerek — 2014-07-08T17:38:09Z

clean-up; link tributaries

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- [[Image(LakeOntario.jpg,right,thumbnail,300,"Lake Ontario Shoreline, near Edgemere Drive")]]Located just north of the city, '''Lake Ontario''' is one of the [wiki:Wikipedia:Great_Lakes Great Lakes]. We used to have a ["Fast Ferry"] which connected us across this body of water to the city of Toronto-but it is gone now. Still--Being so close to the city, it is a major area for recreation.	+ [[Image(LakeOntario.jpg,right,thumbnail,300,"Lake Ontario Shoreline, near Edgemere Drive")]]Located just north of the city, '''Lake Ontario''' is one of the [wiki:Wikipedia:Great_Lakes Great Lakes]. We used to have a ["Fast Ferry"] which connected us across this body of water to the city of Toronto-but it is gone now. Still, being so close to the city, the lake is a major area for recreation:
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- * ["Irondequoit Bay"] and ["Sodus Bay"] are popular access points, and pleasant destinations for ["Canoe and Kayak" Canoe and Kayaking]. - * Beaches along the lake are exteremely popular for just about any activity you can think of. - * The lake itself offers great ["fishing"] and cruising opportunities. ["Boat Rental"] is a great way to explore it on your own. - * The ["Port of Rochester"] in ["Charlotte"] offers much to do and many great ["Restaurants"] at the ["Fast Ferry"] terminal. - * The beach in ["Charlotte"] and nearby ["Durand-Eastman Park"] offer great ["Photo Opportunities" photo opportunities]. Last year ('05) waves along the shore froze, providing an awesome sight.	+ * ["Irondequoit Bay"], ["Braddock Bay"] and ["Sodus Bay"] are popular access points, and pleasant destinations for ["Canoe and Kayak" Canoe and Kayaking]. + * Beaches at ["Ontario Beach Park"], ["Hamlin Beach State Park"] and ["Durand-Eastman Park"] are popular for just about any activity you can think of. + * The lake itself offers great ["fishing"] and ["boating"] opportunities. ["Boat Rental"] is a great way to explore it on your own. + * The ["Port of Rochester"] hosts occasional ["cruises"] and at least one commercial freighter comes by regularly delivering bulk cement. + * The lake often offers great ["Photo Opportunities" photo opportunities]. In many winters waves along the shore freeze, providing an awesome sight. + * The rides at ["Seabreeze"] offer great views of the lake. + * Learn about lake history at the ["Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Museum"]. + * Historic coastal resort areas at ["Charlotte"] and the ["Seabreeze Area"] provide entertainment for all ages. + + ==Geography==
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- Lake Ontario has an elevation of 243 feet (74 m) above sea level. Its length is 193 miles (311 km), and its breadth is 53 miles (85 km). The average depth is 283 feet (86 m), with a maximum depth of 802 feet (244 m). -- [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ontario Wikipedia]	+ Lake Ontario has an elevation of approximately 243 feet (74 m) above sea level - which is often a point of discussion between boaters and landowners. Its length is 193 miles (311 km), and its breadth is 53 miles (85 km). The average depth is 283 feet (86 m), with a maximum depth of 802 feet (244 m). -- [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ontario Wikipedia]
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- Also see: ["Ontario Beach Park"]	+ ==Major Tributaries== + * ["Genesee River"] + * ["Irondequoit Creek"] + * ["Salmon Creek"] + * ["Sandy Creek"]

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Johneagle — 2011-04-05T21:28:53Z

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- * I don't know the exact percentage but [http://www.mcwa.com/serv-supply05.gif a lot] of Rochester get's it's drinking water from the Lake via the ["Shoremont Water Treatment Plant"] -

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alexandergartley — 2009-02-06T21:42:50Z

bolded the name in the description

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- [[Image(LakeOntario.jpg,right,thumbnail,300,"Lake Ontario Shoreline, near Edgemere Drive")]]Located just north of the city, Lake Ontario is one of the [wiki:Wikipedia:Great_Lakes Great Lakes]. We used to have a ["Fast Ferry"] which connected us across this body of water to the city of Toronto-but it is gone now. Still--Being so close to the city, it is a major area for recreation.	+ [[Image(LakeOntario.jpg,right,thumbnail,300,"Lake Ontario Shoreline, near Edgemere Drive")]]Located just north of the city, '''Lake Ontario''' is one of the [wiki:Wikipedia:Great_Lakes Great Lakes]. We used to have a ["Fast Ferry"] which connected us across this body of water to the city of Toronto-but it is gone now. Still--Being so close to the city, it is a major area for recreation.

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RickUrwin — 2006-07-15T03:19:15Z

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- * I don't know the exact percentage but [http://www.mcwa.com/serv-supply05.gif a lot] of Rochester get's it's drinking water from the Lake via the ["Shoremont Treatment Plant"]	+ * I don't know the exact percentage but [http://www.mcwa.com/serv-supply05.gif a lot] of Rochester get's it's drinking water from the Lake via the ["Shoremont Water Treatment Plant"]

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RickUrwin — 2006-07-15T03:18:39Z

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RickUrwin — 2006-07-11T22:41:32Z

added some info from wikipedia

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	+ Lake Ontario (43°30'N, 78°00'W) is the eastern-most and smallest in surface area (7,340 square miles, 18,960 km²) of the Great Lakes, although it exceeds Lake Erie in volume (393 cubic miles, 1639 km³). It is the 14th largest lake in the world and has a shoreline 712 miles (1146 km) long. + + Lake Ontario has an elevation of 243 feet (74 m) above sea level. Its length is 193 miles (311 km), and its breadth is 53 miles (85 km). The average depth is 283 feet (86 m), with a maximum depth of 802 feet (244 m). -- [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ontario Wikipedia] +

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RickUrwin — 2006-06-23T00:29:23Z

added pic

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- Located just north of the city, Lake Ontario is one of the [wiki:Wikipedia:Great_Lakes Great Lakes]. We used to have a ["Fast Ferry"] which connected us across this body of water to the city of Toronto-but it is gone now. Still--Being so close to the city, it is a major area for recreation.	+ [[Image(LakeOntario.jpg,right,thumbnail,300,"Lake Ontario Shoreline, near Edgemere Drive")]]Located just north of the city, Lake Ontario is one of the [wiki:Wikipedia:Great_Lakes Great Lakes]. We used to have a ["Fast Ferry"] which connected us across this body of water to the city of Toronto-but it is gone now. Still--Being so close to the city, it is a major area for recreation.

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RickUrwin — 2006-06-23T00:27:44Z

Upload of image LakeOntario.jpg.

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peteb — 2006-06-22T20:17:19Z

Updated for ferry's leaving

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- Located just north of the city, Lake Ontario is one of the [wiki:Wikipedia:Great_Lakes Great Lakes]. Our ["Fast Ferry"] connects us across this body of water to the city of Toronto. So close to the city, it is a major area for recreation.	+ Located just north of the city, Lake Ontario is one of the [wiki:Wikipedia:Great_Lakes Great Lakes]. We used to have a ["Fast Ferry"] which connected us across this body of water to the city of Toronto-but it is gone now. Still--Being so close to the city, it is a major area for recreation.

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TomMaszerowski — 2006-01-26T16:45:26Z

Fixed link syntax

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- * ["The Port of Rochester"] in ["Charlotte"] offers much to do and many great ["Restaurants"] at the ["Fast Ferry"] terminal.	+ * The ["Port of Rochester"] in ["Charlotte"] offers much to do and many great ["Restaurants"] at the ["Fast Ferry"] terminal.

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JohnMoriello — 2005-08-02T19:06:16Z

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- * ["Irondeqouit Bay"] and ["Sodus Bay"] are popular access points, and pleasant destinations for ["Canoe and Kayak" Canoe and Kayaking].	+ * ["Irondequoit Bay"] and ["Sodus Bay"] are popular access points, and pleasant destinations for ["Canoe and Kayak" Canoe and Kayaking].

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RobertPolyn — 2005-06-26T20:03:27Z

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- * The beach in ["Charlotte"] and nearby ["Durand Eastman Park"] offer great ["Photo Opportunities" photo opportunities]. Last year ('05) waves along the shore froze, providing an awesome sight.	+ * The beach in ["Charlotte"] and nearby ["Durand-Eastman Park"] offer great ["Photo Opportunities" photo opportunities]. Last year ('05) waves along the shore froze, providing an awesome sight. + + Also see: ["Ontario Beach Park"]

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RobertPolyn — 2005-06-26T19:59:56Z

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- Lake Ontario is one of the Great Lakes, and it's north of Rochester. It's the closest lake to Rochester.	+ Located just north of the city, Lake Ontario is one of the [wiki:Wikipedia:Great_Lakes Great Lakes]. Our ["Fast Ferry"] connects us across this body of water to the city of Toronto. So close to the city, it is a major area for recreation. + + * ["Irondeqouit Bay"] and ["Sodus Bay"] are popular access points, and pleasant destinations for ["Canoe and Kayak" Canoe and Kayaking]. + * Beaches along the lake are exteremely popular for just about any activity you can think of. + * The lake itself offers great ["fishing"] and cruising opportunities. ["Boat Rental"] is a great way to explore it on your own. + * ["The Port of Rochester"] in ["Charlotte"] offers much to do and many great ["Restaurants"] at the ["Fast Ferry"] terminal. + * The beach in ["Charlotte"] and nearby ["Durand Eastman Park"] offer great ["Photo Opportunities" photo opportunities]. Last year ('05) waves along the shore froze, providing an awesome sight.

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FarMcKon — 2005-06-26T19:31:34Z

wanted pages -1

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	+ Lake Ontario is one of the Great Lakes, and it's north of Rochester. It's the closest lake to Rochester.