COME FOR THE SHORE, STAY TO EXPLORE

Port Stanley & Area

There are more than just long stretches of pristine sandy beach to explore in Port Stanley and area. Although, who wouldn’t love to spend a day of fun in the sun at the Port Stanley Main Beach, the first Blue Flag Beach in Elgin County (and may we add, 2020 will be the 11th year of being Blue Flag status).

For the adventure seekers, there are stand-up paddleboards for rent at Bridgeview Marnia, or bicycles for only $1/hour throughout the village as a part of the RIDE ELGIN: Bike Share.

For the fashionistas, here you can shop until you drop, or until you become side-tracked by the sweet aroma of waffle cones wafting about in the downtown from Broderick’s Ice Cream.

While we are on the topic of food, Port Stanley is a foodie’s paradise. You could spend a weekend patio or coffee shop hopping, living your best life. We wouldn’t want you to leave “hangry,” (angry as a result of being hungry) now would we?!

GT’s on the Beach

@carlconde

Kettle Creek Inn @mynortherneye

‘Water’ they saying?

Inn on the Harbour

@wanderingdana

DeBackere Farm Market

@ivydoodle16

Port Stanley Festival Theatre

@_hahn_solo

DeBackere Farm Market

5680 Sunset Rd. Union N0L 2L0 519-631-1370 debackerefarmmarket.ca debackerefarmmarket@gmail.com Stop in on your way to and from the beach for locally grown, fresh produce. We offer sweet corn, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, in season fruit, and more! Picked fresh daily.

Lake Erie Salmon and Trout Club

RR #2 4255 Thomas Rd Port Stanley N5L 1J2 519-633-2979 kitbrown43@gmail.com 8+ acres of natural beauty, native trees and shrubs, wildflowers, birds, stream, 2 fish passages, rainbow trout hatchery, 6 ponds. Open to the public year round.

Wildflowers Farm

42338 Fruit Ridge Line St. Thomas N5P 3S9 226-926-6432 wildflowers.farm info@wildflowers.farm Whether you come to shop, sip tea, stroll through the gardens or attend a workshop or wedding; Wildflowers Farm will leave you with a sense of calm, community, and connection to nature.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Art Emporium Port Stanley

177 Main St Port Stanley N5L 1H6 226-658-1888 artEmporium.ca info@ArtEmporium.ca The Art Emporium Boathouse Gallery and Gift Boutique is artist-run and offers a wide selection of regional art appealing to all tastes and budgets.

Port Stanley Festival Theatre

6-302 Bridge St Port Stanley N5L 1C3 519-782-4353 psft.ca Located in the scenic lakeside village of Port Stanley, PSFT presents professional live theatre from May-September, and musical performances from Oct- April each year.

ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS

Port Stanley Terminal Rail

309 Bridge St Port Stanley N51 1C5 519-782-3730 pstr.on.ca info@pstr.on.ca Experience the fun of a train ride through the scenic Kettle Creek Valley. Diesel powered trains travel over 7 km of the former London & Port Stanley Railway.

Elgin County Archives

450 Sunset Drive St.ThomasN5R 5V1 519-631-1460 x154 elgincounty.ca/archives archives@elgin.ca Preserves and provides access to municipal government and private individual/business/organization records in all formats documenting the history of Elgin County.

Elgin County Heritage Centre

460 Sunset Dr St. Thomas N5R 5V1 519-631-1460 x193 elgincounty.ca ashelly@elgin.ca The heritage centre annually mounts a series of exhibitions and programs based on a permanent collection of artifacts, which illustrate the history of Elgin County.

Kettle Creek Golf + Country Club

320 Carlow Rd Port Stanley N5L 1B6 519-782-7500 golfkettlecreek.com kettlecreekgolf@gmail.com Scenic 18 hole golf course with bar, lounge, and proshop. Able to support all levels of tournaments. Also beautiful setting for meetings, banquets and weddings.

St. Thomas Golf and Country Club

42325 Sparta Line Union N0L 2L0 519-631-4800 stthomasgolf.com rob@stthomasgolfcom St. Thomas Golf & Country Club is a private golf club dedicated to providing high quality golf and social activities to its members and guests.

STAY

Inn On the Harbour & Little Inn

202 Main St Port Stanley N5L 1H6 519-782-7623 innontheharbour.net/ bookings@innontheharbour.net Experience the relaxation of casual waterfront accommodation in Port Stanley. King beds, double jacuzzi, fireplaces and water views that will take your breath away. Imagine!

Kettle Creek Inn

216 Joseph St Port Stanley N5L 1C4 519-782-3388 kettlecreekinn.com information@kettlecreekinn.com Historical 1849 inn with 10 guest rooms and 5 luxury suites (whirlpools & gas fireplaces). Great pub food plus fine dining. Gazebo and patio dining!

The Windjammer Inn

324 Smith St Port Stanley N5L 1C6 519-782-4173 thewindjammerinn.com grrlmet@sympatico.ca Beautifully restored heritage house is home to award winning restaurant and cozy Bed & Breakfast. Luxury jacuzzi suites in carriage house. Serving Modern Farmhouse Cuisine.

RECREATION

Bridgeview Marina

301 Carlow Road Port Stanley N5L 1B7 519-782-7878 bridgeview-marina.com info@bridgeview-marina.com Bridgeview Marina offers boat and jetski dockage, $10 boat launch, campsites, live bait, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals.

Kettle Creek Marina Ltd.

220 Colonel Bostwick St Port Stanley N5L 1C2 519-782-3261 kettlecreekmarina.com kettlecreekmarina@gmail.com Guest dockage for power and sail boats to 50 ft. We’re the friendliest little marina on Lake Erie. John and Fiona look forward to seeing you!

Joshua + Company

194 Main Street, Unit 8 Port Stanley N5L 1H6 (519) 782-5108 joshuaandcompany.com info@joshuaandcompany.com Joshua and Company is a destination place for home décor and giftware. Located on Main Street in Port Stanley. Open year round.

Moore Water Gardens

4683 Sunset Dr Port Stanley N5L 1J4 519- 782-4052 moorewatergardens.com info@moorewatergardens.com With more than an acre of outdoor ponds devoted to hardy lilies and ever expanding greenhouse facilities, customers can be assured of strong, healthy plants.

The Storehouse

211 Main St Port Stanley N5L 1C42 226-658-0122 barbsbrickle.com thestorehouse@rogers.com The Storehouse is Port Stanley’s Health Food Store and more. We are also the home of Barb’s Brickle, Port’s own roasted trail mix.

Canadale Nurseries Ltd.

269 Sunset Dr. St. Thomas N5R 3C4 519-631-7264 canadale.com info@canadale.com We are an award winning Garden Centre and Nursery specializing in unique, rare and unusual plants. Great weekly sales. Come see what’s new at Ontario’s favourite Garden Centre.

Blu Harbour Beauty Bar

206 Main St, Suite 6 Port Stanley N5L 1C3 519-782-4600 bluharbourbeautybar.com info@bluharbourbeautybar.com A full service esthetics spa with a variety of health and beauty treatments that will pamper and replenish both body and soul. Shoot the breeze while overlooking the harbour waters of Kettle Creek.

TASTE

Barnacles Beerhouse and Eatery

170 William St Port Stanley N5L 1E4 403-604-5718 patriciasaks@hotmail.com A locally owned pub and eatery open all year round. A great spot to enjoy locally caught perch & pickerel along with a diverse menu.

Broderick’s Ice Cream Parlour

290 Bridge St Port Stanley N5L 1C3 519-782-4492 brodericksicecreamparlour.com brodericksicecream@gmail.com Broderick’s, a world famous and favourite destination in Port Stanley since 1984! We offer a total ice cream experience in a unique 50’s style store design.

GTs On The Beach

350 Edith Cavell Blvd Port Stanley N5L 1E2 519-782-4555 gtsportstanley.ca management@gtsportstanley.ca Southwestern Ontario’s largest beach patio! We boast 8 beach volleyball courts, full menu, weekday food specials and live entertainment on weekends. Open May-Sept.

Mackies

124 William St Port Stanley N5L 1E1 519-782-4390 mackies1911@rogers.com Family owned and operated on the beach in Port Stanley since 1911. Famous for our fresh cut fries, homemade sauce and orangeade. Celebrating 109 years in Port Stanley!

Pepper Tree Spice Co.

223 Colborne St Port Stanley N5L 1C2 519-782-7800 peppertreespice.com peppertreespice@outlook.com Your premiere spice destination. Over 300 of the finest spices, herbs, seasonings & artisanal blends available. All organic, natural, and gluten-free. Taste a world of pure possibilities.

SoLo on Main

187 Main Street Port Stanley N5L 1H6 soloportstanley.com soloportstanley@gmail.com The cuisine that Chef Lauren vanDixhoorn and her team prepares is creative, fresh, and visually beautiful, with flavours that amaze!

That Breakfast Place

305 Bridge Street Port Stanley N5L 1C2 519-782-4784 info@thatbreakfastplace.com A homestyle restaurant that is locally owned, with fresh food, breakfast all day with an amazing view of the harbour. Where the locals gather!

Village Square Coffee House

284 Bride St Port Stanley N5L 1C4 519-782-7260 villagesquarecoffeehouse.com vscoffeehouse@gmail.com Centrally located with a focus on local traffic and tourists. Serving direct trade coffee, house baked treats, sandwiches, made with love soups, chili, and more. Open every day!

Shaw’s Ice Cream

RR #4, 6598 Sunset Rd St. Thomas N5P 3S8 519- 631-2510 shawsicecream.com We take time in sourcing the purest flavourings, fruits, and dairy ingredients to bring to you what we consider the world’s best ice cream!

BEACH ACCESSIBILITY

Beaches can be an accessibility challenge for visitors and residents using walkers or wheelchairs. Due to the soft sand; wheels and legs of walkers can sink in, making them tough to maneuver.

As part of our commitment to making our beaches as accessible as possible, we continue to research beach accessibility measures to help visitors and residents explore our shorelines.

PORT STANLEY MAIN BEACH:

Hippocampe Chairs Smooth Cement Walkways Mobile Mats

PORT BRUCE PROVINCIAL PARK BEACH:

Mobile Mats Accessible Parking at Entrance

SPARTA & AREA

Dogtoberfest (October)

45388 Dexter Line Sparta, ON

Lavender Bloom (June)

Steed & Co Lavender 47589 Sparta Line Sparta, ON