Google calls Lake Ontario “Lake America” in the US. Why is the new name visible for Canadians too?
- Posted on August 31, 2026
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Google calls Lake Ontario “Lake America” in the US. Why is the new name visible for Canadians too?
Google Maps decision to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America for U.S. users has sparked an unexpected issue in Canada, with several Canadian government and Ontario websites briefly displaying the controversial new name. Google has explained why the change appeared on some Canadian maps, saying Lake Ontario will show when developers have set their region to Canada
