Border Landmarks and Their Names | Vancouver News

Did you know President Trump tried to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America? Nope, Canada’s PM Trudeau shut that down fast—because the lake’s name, rooted in a Wendat word meaning “the lake is beautiful, the lake is big,” predates both nations. But this isn’t just about lakes. Think mountains, rivers, ice fields—all straddling the border. The Columbia River, named after Columbus’ ship, powers hydro dams on both sides. And Mount Fairweather, B.C.’s tallest peak and seventh-highest in the U.S., got its name from Captain Cook’s surprisingly good weather. Names aren’t just labels—they’re history, identity, and maybe the next political battleground. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1a1404b4312ff67