Plan your visit
Everything for a day at the beach.
Port Stanley is on Highway 4, half an hour south of London and fifteen minutes from St. Thomas. Here’s what to know before you go.
Parking
$4 an hour · $20 a day
Municipal paid lots on both sides of Edith Cavell Boulevard near GT’s, on the south side of Lotus Lane east of William Street near Mackie’s, and at the south end of Carlow Road by the harbour and boat ramp.
Dogs
Not on the beach
A Central Elgin by-law keeps dogs off the beach.
Barbecues
At the pavilion
No barbecues on the sand. The municipality provides them at the pavilion beside the beach washrooms.
Beach wheelchairs
Centre lifeguard tower
Borrow one at the centre lifeguard tower, next to the change rooms and washrooms.
Water quality
Weekly report
Southwestern Public Health tests the beaches and posts an Elgin County beach water report every week in season.
Learn moreLifeguards
Main Beach only
The big beach has lifeguards on duty. Little Beach does not, so keep a closer eye on swimmers there.
Tents & shade
Small tents allowed
Small tents are fine on the sand — just be considerate of the people behind you. Please take everything home with you and keep the beach clean.
Weddings & events
519-631-4860
Beach areas can be rented for weddings and special events through the Municipality of Central Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas.
Call the municipalityBy bike
Waterfront Trail
Port Stanley sits on the Lake Erie Waterfront Trail — the scenic stretch from Port Dover west to Port Stanley.
Learn moreStaying the night?
5 inns, hotels and cottages, most within a walk of the sand.