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.
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.