Get you up to speed: Some Ontario government, business websites show ‘Lake America’ on maps
Google announced changes to its Maps application that will see Lake Ontario referred to as such in Canada, while users in the United States will see it labelled as Lake America. This decision affects how the lake is identified depending on the user’s location.
Google has confirmed that users in Canada will see Lake Ontario on its Maps application, while users in the United States will refer to it as Lake America. The updates aim to provide region-specific naming conventions, with an anticipated rollout date yet to be specified.
Google has stated that it will refer to the large body of water as Lake Ontario for users in Canada and as Lake America for those in the United States, indicating a clear segmentation in their mapping approach. Further updates on user experience improvements are expected as the company continues to refine its localised content.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how this change in naming will affect users’ experiences in both Canada and the U.S.
Some Ontario government and business websites display ‘Lake America’ on maps
Google previously said people in Canada would see Lake Ontario displayed on its Maps application, while it would say Lake America for people in the U.S.