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Lake Ontario One of the Great Lakes chain, Lake Ontario offers a larger volume than Lake Erie, while offering a similar length and breadth. Major centers along this lake include Rochester in New York and Hamilton and Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Address: . . NY USA
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The Erie Canal was officially opened in 1825 and stretches 363 miles. The creation of the canal spurred the first great westward movement of American settlers, gave access to the land and resources west of the Appalachians and made New York a major commercial city. The canal runs from Lake Erie to Albany, New York. Address: . . New York USA
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Lake Ontario Lake Ontario is the eastern-most of the Great Lakes, encompassing an area of 7,340 sq mi (18,960 sq km). It bordered by Ontario, Canada, to the north and New York to the south. Address: .
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Lake Champlain Situated between upper New York State and Vermont, Lake Champlain was the site of a number of conflicts between the early 1600s and the early 1800s, namely between the expanding empires of Britain and France. Today, visitors travel to Lake Champlain for its many recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, sailing and scuba diving. Address: . . . USA
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