Metrolinx unveils Lake Ontario–themed PRESTO cards as limited‑edition transit keepsakes
Metrolinx launched a new set of Lake Ontario–themed PRESTO cards, a limited‑edition release designed to tap into local pride and celebrate one of the province’s most recognizable landmarks. The PRESTO cards, which feature a minimalist patch‑style graphic of water and a rising sun along with the slogan “Lake Ontario, Now and Always,” were handed out […]
Metrolinx has introduced a special set of Lake Ontario-themed PRESTO cards, a limited-edition offering aimed at fostering local pride and honoring one of the province's most iconic landmarks. The PRESTO cards, adorned with a simple design showcasing water and a rising sun along with the phrase "Lake Ontario, Now and Always," were released on Tuesday at Toronto's Union Station.
Metrolinx spokesperson shared the agency's pride in operating bus and rail services along the shores of Lake Ontario, spanning from Oshawa to Niagara. The customer engagement event and the giveaway of the limited-edition PRESTO cards symbolize the deep affection Ontarians and Canadians hold for this historic Great Lake, a name that has been cherished for generations. Approximately 1,000 cards were handed out near the UP Express concourse on Tuesday, and all of them were claimed by eager commuters by the afternoon.
The launch of these cards coincides with heightened political discussions surrounding the lake's name. U.S. President Donald Trump instructed American agencies to refer to Lake Ontario as "Lake America," which sparked backlash from Canadian officials and citizens. In response, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a $25,000 blue sign on the shoreline, bearing the identical inscription.
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