Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in US
The name change even made its way to some government websites in Canada which pull map data from Google Maps. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford made his position clear by erecting a billboard on the shore of the lake.
Google Maps has updated the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in the United States, following President Donald Trump's order. This change coincides with Google's 2025 decision to label the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Canada, however, continues to use the traditional name Lake Ontario for the lake. The reason behind Google's decision is their policy for naming bodies of water differently across countries.
Some have criticized Trump's move amid a trade war between the US and Canada, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford emphasizing that the world will continue to refer to the lake as Lake Ontario.
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