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Frequently Asked Questions

Are dogs allowed on the beach?

Unfortunately No. It is a Central Elgin By-Law which prohibits dogs on the beach.

Where is there beach parking?

Municipal Paid Parking Lots – North and South sides of Edith Cavell Blvd (in proximity to GT’s); south side of Lotus Lane, east of William Street (near Mackie’s); south end of Carlow Road (adjacent to harbour and boat ramp)

How much is parking?

$4/hour or $20/day

Are BBQ’s allowed on the beach?

No BBQ’s on the beach; The municipality has supplied BBQ’s at the Pavilion located near the beach washrooms.

How do we access beach wheelchairs?

Centre Lifeguard tower near the change rooms and bathrooms

Ontario Bicycle Tour

Bicycle Ontario’s most scenic peninsulas along the shores of four great lakes with route maps showing loop routes and long distance linear routes on bicycle friendly paved secondary roads or trails. Port Stanley is proudly on route through the most scenic section of the Lake Erie Waterfront Trail stretching from Port Dover to Port Stanley. To learn more Visit http://www.bicycleontario.ca/ports-of-lake-erie.html

Beach Water Quality

You can access the weekly Elgin County Beach Water Information Report on the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health website HERE