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The Great Lakes, Erie
Lake Erie is the 4th largest of The Great Lakes by surface, but smallest and shallowest by volume. Because it is very flat storms come up quickly and can be dangerous. Boaters must be aware of this. It was named after the natives in this area. Lake Erie forms the boundary line between Canada and The U.S.A. On the north side is Ontario, Canada and on the south is Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, U.S.A. On the west is Michigan. Lake Erie is surrounded by great agricultural land and is fairly warm so many fruits, vegetables and even tobacco is grown here. On the north there are not many large cities and the main port is Port Stanley which is also a fishing port and great tourist area. Port Burwell, just twenty mis. east was once also a busy port but was not dredged and now is mainly for tourists and sport fishing and camping. To the east is Port Dover which is also a year round fishing port and busy tourist area. There are other ports along the north shore and several Provincial Parks and beaches with lovely sand beaches. At the west there are several islands on the U.S. side and on the Canadian side Point Pelee juts out into the lake and is the southernmost place in Canada. You can take a boat from here and go to Pelee Island. These are famous bird watching places especially when migration takes place. Another bird watching area and World Biosphere Area is at Long Point which also justs out in Lake Erie. On the southern U.S.A. shores we have a mix of larger cities and tourist areas. These cities are: Monroe, Michigan, Cleveland, Ohio, Erie, Pennsylvania, Buffalo, New York. They are ports and larger cities. The fisherman mainly catch Yellow Perch, Walleye (or Pickerel in Canada), and other fishes. The lake starts at The Detroit River and flows out at Niagara Falls. It is part of The St. Lawrence Seaway and to pass Niagara boats must go through The Welland Canal which was constructed many years ago. This is another fabulous tourist area and great wine district and fruit growing area.
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Contributor's Note
I hope you can visit Lake Erie sometime. I know you will enjoy it.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Erie
Port Burwell lighthouse
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