Wednesday, August 7, 2013

L/Alphabe-Thursday

 Kids at "the lake" - Lake Ontario

L is for LAKE

Would you believe Ontario has approximately 250,000 lakes? Yep, it's true. In fact, Ontario lakes make up about 17% of the province's total area.

 Lake Ontario at Whitby

 When Ontarians say they are going to "the cottage" they are probably also going to "the lake." 

 Lake Ontario at Pickering

And many of these lakes are within easy driving distance of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Well, some are IN or partly in the  GTA! Lakes Ontario and Simcoe are two BIG examples.

 Georgian Bay on Lake Huron

While Georgian Bay is outside the GTA, it's still within fairly easy driving distance.

Sunset over Lake Simcoe
 

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE 

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45 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaAugust 7, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    These lake images are marvelous, I specially love the sunset over Lake Simcoe with amazing colors!
    Léia

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪August 7, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Wow, beautiful. I had no idea that Ontario had so much water.

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  3. Betty ManousosAugust 7, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    such beautiful and refreshing shots!

    thank you and have a great day!:))

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  4. VioletSkyAugust 7, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Oh dear, that GTA just keeps on growing!
    I love that we are never far away from a lake of some size.

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  5. MadSnapperAugust 7, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    these are wonderful, love the one with the purple flowers and the view of the beach cove through the trees. gorgeous

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  6. JillAugust 7, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    You have captured the essence of summer perfectly! Love that sunset!

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  7. Eden House News and viewsAugust 7, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Gosh you're ahead of the game this week. Love m

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  8. Pride In Photos BeautyAugust 7, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    We sure do miss all these beautiful lakes since we moved south...just gorgeous!

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  9. A Cuban In LondonAugust 7, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    That's an impressive fact about the number of lakes in Ontario you've included in your beautiful post. Love those images. Many thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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  10. Tanya BreeseAugust 7, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    beautiful scenes of summer!

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  11. Cheryl @ TFDAugust 7, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Beautiful lake shots! And I just love the gorgeous sunset!

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  12. aspiritofsimplicityAugust 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful.

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  13. 42NAugust 7, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Your area is blessed by lakes. Absolute beauty.

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  14. kayerjAugust 7, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    such a great way to spend summer days.

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  15. IrmaAugust 7, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful pictures.
    The sunset is my favorite.
    Greetings Irma

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  16. HalcyonAugust 7, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Gorgeous lake shots!

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  17. JudyAugust 7, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    That is a lot of lakes! You wouldn't have the trouble of so many boats that they are running into each other, like we have here.

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  18. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 7, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Lovely lakes and fantastic sunset.

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  19. LinneaAugust 7, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    What beautiful lake scenes! I recently visited a few of the Great Lakes - spectacular!

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  20. RedPatAugust 7, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I didn't realize that we had so many lakes here. Great shots as usual, EG!

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  21. MaggidAugust 7, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    I guess it's time for me to add Ontario to my wish list of places to see . . . Thank you - and, hey . . the Virginia Rails . . AWESOME Stuff.

    You Rock!!!

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  22. cieldequimperAugust 7, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    That's a very nice way to spend a sunny day!

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  23. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 7, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I didn't know that! And your pictures show that they are beautiful lakes indeed.

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  24. Rocky Mountain WomanAugust 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    The sunset shot is amazing...

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  25. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous shots ~ love the place and the children ~ thanks, carol, xo

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  26. LowellAugust 7, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    I'm impressed! I had no idea there were so many lakes up thataway! And I suppose they are all "natural" lakes that go way back. Some of my best times as a kid involved a lake in Minnesota! Love that last shot!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    I could have looked at the sunset forever. It is so pretty.

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  28. Minoru SaitoAugust 7, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Hi! Nice captures. your photos are very beautiful.
    I like the last one very much. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. SarahBethAugust 7, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Those are some large, and lovely, lakes! Your sunset photo is gorgeous!

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  30. Judy August 7, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Sigh...Your lake shots make me miss Lake Michigan :)
    Beautiful photos.

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  31. StephanieAugust 7, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    My last visit was in Niagara on the lake, beautiful area. Would love to return for another visit. You are lucky to be living near so many lakes. Great shots!

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  32. JackAugust 7, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    The last three are really good. I would like to go to "the cottage," even if I don't have a cottage up there.

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  33. RandyAugust 7, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Wonderful sunset.

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  34. Our photosAugust 8, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Beautiful photos!Your sunset photo is gorgeous!

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  35. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    You caught beautiful lake views!
    It so happens that this week I'm vacationing at the backside of a lake where it gets about a 100 + deg. F during the day (luckily we have air conditioning in the cabin.

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  36. LolaAugust 8, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    One word - awesome!

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  37. DarlaAugust 8, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Lovely lakes everywhere. I'd like to be on one in a canoe about now.

    Darla

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  38. Small City ScenesAugust 8, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Sunset on the lake--you can't beat that. Isn't it great to have so many lakes at your disposal. Great shots. We have an abundance of lakes, rivers, creeks salt water out this way also. MB

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  39. GattinaAugust 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    What a beautiful lake !

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  40. RoseAugust 8, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Like the facts, just hope that I can remember them!

    I must say that sunset shot is beyond words. Really, really beautiful.

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  41. fredamansAugust 8, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Lovely lake shots. I am partial to Lake Ontario since I live next to it... LOL

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  42. Susan AndersonAugust 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    What a wonderful spot! My husband and I need to visit again.

    =)

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  43. PondsideAugust 10, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    It felt good to realise that I've seen each of those places. For two very happy years we lived just doors away from the shores of Lake Ontario at Kingston - and for another few years we owned a sail boat that we sailed out of Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe. Lovely memories!

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  44. Splendid Little StarsAugust 12, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Wow! gorgeous lake photos!
    That's a lot of lakes and a lot of opportunity for beauty.

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  45. JennyAugust 16, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    I like the lay of the land...

    I don't picture green when I think of Canada...

    Lovely post for the letter "L"...

    Thanks for linking!

    A+

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