Beaches

The Municipality of Central Elgin operates four public beaches in Port Stanley: Erie Rest Beach, Little Beach, Pumphouse Beach, and Main Beach. 

Main beach is a Blue Flag Beach - it meets 29 environmental, water quality, environmental management, services, and safety criteria.

Central Elgin is committed to beach safety, high water quality, and beach accessibility.  Our beach rescue service monitor Main Beach from Canada Day to Labour Day, from 10am to 6pm Monday - Friday, and from 10am - 8pm Saturday/Sunday/Holidays.  They post regular updates on Twitter.

The breakwater is open April 1 - October 31.  It is not accessible over the winter.

The Beach Use Policy provides guidelines for special events on the beach. Note that dogs are not allowed on any Central Elgin beaches at any time.