PORT COLBORNE

South Coast

WELCOME

TO THE

A New Way of Living

Whether you're looking for a vacation home, a second home, or considering moving here full-time, there's something for everyone. You'll find quiet cottage filled residential streets alongside luxury waterfront homes.

Commute Times

Toronto: 1 1/2 hours by car

Niagara Falls: 25 mins by car

St. Catharines: 35 mins by car

Hamilton: 1 hour by car

Burlington: 1 hour by car

Peace Bridge: 15 mins by car

Nowhere else will you find natural grandeur, picture-perfect destinations, culinary adventures, and urban energy in such close proximity.

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SEE AND DO

Beaches

Crystal Beach and Ridgeway on Lake Erie are your Caribbean escape in the north! Lake Erie is the southernmost, shallowest and smallest in volume of the Great Lakes so the water warms up quickly in the hot summer months. August brings the warmest water temperatures with a monthly average of 24°C. The stunning beaches feature flawless white sands, crystal clear waters and spectacular sunsets, all while staying in Canada.

BAY BEACH

Bay Beach has a vast sandy area with clear water where locals and visitors can enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. Bay Beach has undergone extensive renovations to provide an accessible and modern beach facility for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike.

Bay Beach has a wide range of facilities including:

State-of-the-art change and washroom facility (closed for the season)
New playground donated by the Ridgeway Lions Club
Pavilion
Festival square for community events
Accessible ramp down to the beach
Beach mats to provide access to the water’s edge
Viewing deck that extends over the beach

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Bernard Beach

Tucked away at the end of Bernard Avenue, this beach offers 66 feet of quiet beachfront, a perfect place for lounging in the sun, having a picnic, or just enjoying the gorgeous sandy beach. Free public parking is available onsite.

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Crescent Beach

Located just off the Friendship Trail at the end of Crescent Road, this beach is 66 feet of intimate beachfront, perfect for spending the day with the family and soaking up the warm summer sun. Complimentary parking is available steps away from the water's edge.

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Waverly Beach

Waverly Beach is located along the Friendship Trail and next to the sire of the former Erie Beach Amusement Park. With fine sand, paved walkways, informative boards citing historical significance, free public parking and washrooms, this beach is a favourite among locals and visitors.

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Lake Erie Waterfront Access Points

In addition to these waterfront parks, a variety of public Lake Erie waterfront access points are available. These 'windows to the Lake' vary in character from sandy beach to rocky and naturalized shoreline, and are located at the end of Prospect Point Road; Burleigh Road; Centrallia Road; Windmill Point Road; Stonemill Road; Bertie Bay Road; Buffalo Road; Kraft Road; Rose Avenue; Pierce Avenue; and Beachview Avenue.

Boating

Buffalo Canoe Club

Nestled in beautiful Abino Bay on the Canadian shores of Lake Erie, the Buffalo Canoe Club is one of the area's finest private yacht Clubs. Established in 1882, the Club is rich in both history and tradition. Offering its members unparalleled opportunities for sailing and family recreation, the Buffalo Canoe Club is particularly proud of its high-quality sailing program, producing many champion sailors. It's no wonder the Club has earned a reputation for being one of the best places for a child to learn how to sail.

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Bertie Boating Club

There are approximately 200 members who are residents of the Town of Fort Erie and the surrounding communities including summer residents from New York State and the Toronto area. Not only does the club serve boating members, the club promotes and supports other organizations to utilize the facility both in the summer and the winter.

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Crystal Beach

Boat Launch

Located next to the Boat Launch is the Waterfront Park, where facilities include a picnic pavilion; a playground on the water’s edge; scenic views of Lake Erie; as well as restroom facilities and parking.