Why so little development on the lakeshore?

[jpdivola]

Originally Posted by JWRocks

1- I don't understand what I 95 has to do with anything. There are plenty of weekend/ summer cottages along the entire south shore, although the closer to Rochester, the more year round homes, even mansions.

2- Lake Ontario is one of the largest lakes in the world. Some people even surf it. No, there's not the seafood, although there is good fishing in the area.

3- the Rochester region is the worst when it comes to promoting itself.

Lake Ontario is massive and gives off an ocean feel. But I don't know that it can compare to the beaches and seashores of Maine, Cape Cod, Cape May etc. Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands are destinations. But for the most part much of Lake Ontarios lake shore will be more of a regional draw. Somewhat like Ohio. It has some things along Lake Erie, but the tourists are mostly from Cleveland/Toledo/Detroit.

[JWRocks]

Originally Posted by jpdivola

Lake Ontario is massive and gives off an ocean feel. But I don't know that it can compare to the beaches and seashores of Maine, Cape Cod, Cape May etc. Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands are destinations. But for the most part much of Lake Ontarios lake shore will be more of a regional draw. Somewhat like Ohio. It has some things along Lake Erie, but the tourists are mostly from Cleveland/Toledo/Detroit.

Yes, of course. I believe much of the waterfront in New England, etc is public, and it's almost all private, with no public access on LO.

Not sure, but I would say that Rochester's biggest draw years ago was to tour Kodak Park. Today, I would say the biggest draws are the Strong National Museum of Play and the Finger Lakes Wine Trails and region.

[homestead123]

I can’t answer why there isn’t more modern development on Ontario. But just my opinion it is prettier or more scenic than Erie.

If my SO would let me, I could see living up there. Sacketts Harbor, and much of that “eastern shore” are stunning.

Outsider question. Are the salmon (coho, king) safe for consumption from lake Ontario?

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by homestead123

I can’t answer why there isn’t more modern development on Ontario. But just my opinion it is prettier or more scenic than Erie.

If my SO would let me, I could see living up there. Sacketts Harbor, and much of that “eastern shore” are stunning.

Outsider question. Are the salmon (coho, king) safe for consumption from lake Ontario?

Not salmon, but this helps in terms of consumption of fish from the lake: https://www.health.ny.gov/press/rele...ish_update.htm

Around Pulaski in the Salmon River, you have people that stand in the river to fish. Detailed information: https://www.fishsalmonriver.com/River-Fishing

Here is a fish consumption breakdown: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmen...ence.htm#table