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Coordinates: 44.8°N 82.4°W. Map of Lake Huron and the other Great Lakes. Lake Huron ( / ˈhjʊərɒn, - ən / HURE-on, -ən) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is shared on the north and east by the Canadian province of Ontario and on the south and west by the U.S. state of Michigan.
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May 8, 2024 · Lake Huron, second largest of the Great Lakes of North America, bounded on the west by Michigan (U.S.) and on the north and east by Ontario (Canada). The lake is 206 miles (331 km) long from northwest to southeast, and its maximum width is 183 miles (295 km).
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- Unforgettable Adventures In Lake Huron Beach Towns. With over 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline, Michigan is a beach lover’s paradise. And some of the state’s best Michigan beaches are found along the shores of Lake Huron.
- Mackinaw City: History, Shopping and the Northern Lights. We’ll start our tour in Northern Michigan, at the tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Mackinaw City is more than jumping off point for Mackinac Island; you’ll find endless fudge and gift shops that are fun to explore.
- Cheboygan: Water Lover’s Paradise: Kayaking, Hiking & Historic Charm. The port town of Cheboygan in northern Michigan borders Lake Huron and the Cheboygan River, near the Straits of Mackinac, offering diverse water recreation.
- Rogers City: Michigan’s Nautical City. Home to the nation’s first Freshwater Marine Sanctuary, Rogers City’s shoreline shines with unique underwater shipwrecks and clear waters.
Great Lakes - Lake Huron | Michigan. Discover Great Lakes - Lake Huron. Lake Huron was originally called La Mer Douce, or “the freshwater sea,” by French explorers. It later got its name from the Huron people who lived along its shores.
Lake Huron is bordered by Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario. Connected to Lake Michigan through the Straits of Mackinac, the two lakes technically behave like one big water body. Lake Huron basin statistics