Port Stanley is a community in the Municipality of Central Elgin, Elgin County in Ontario, Canada. It is located on the north shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of Kettle Creek. In 2016, it had a population of 2,148.The site of Port Stanley was part of an important early route from Lake Erie to other inland waterways for a succession of explorers and travellers of the 17th and 18th centuries. It was an important landing point and camping spot. Adrien Jolliet, brother of Louis Jolliet, landed at this location in 1669 during the first exploration of the Great Lakes by Europeans. Other notable visitors included François Dollier de Casson and René de Bréhant de Galinée (1670), Jean-Baptiste Céloron de Blainville (1749) and Sir William Johnson (1761). In commemoration of this role, a site bounded by Bridge, Main and Colbourne Streets was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1923, and was marked with a cairn.
Port Bruce is a small community located in the municipality of Bayham in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the north shore of Lake Erie, about 15 km east of the town of Aylmere. The community is primarily a summer cottage and recreation area, known for its sandy beaches, marina and fishing. Port Bruce has a small population The community is served by a volunteer fire department and a community center.
Port Bruce is a small community located in the municipality of Bayham in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the north shore of Lake Erie, about 15 km east of the town of Aylmere. The community is primarily a summer cottage and recreation area, known for its sandy beaches, marina and fishing. Port Bruce has a small population The community is served by a volunteer fire department and a community center.
