Laced with sandy white beaches and lush green national parks, the north shore of Lake Erie is one of the most picturesque parts of Canada. Accommodation along the north shore is concentrated in the small townships and villages of southern Ontario. Whether its a trip to the beach for swimming, boating or fishing, or an evening enjoying fresh seafood at a restaurant, there's plenty of fun for all the family on Lake Erie's north shore.
Situated in Leamington, "Tomato Capital of Canada," the Seacliffe Inn is a minute's walk from the edge of Lake Erie. The hotel is also located close to the Point Pelee National Park, a 10-kilometer triangular spit of land that reaches into Lake Erie and boasts a unique blend of vegetation, jungle-like forest and Savannah grassland. The Seacliffe Inn is adjacent to the ferry point, where regular services operate across Lake Erie to Pelee Island, Kelleys Island and Sandusky, Ohio. At the hotel, 23 individually-designed guest rooms, each with its own fireplace, awaits. Enjoy traditional roadhouse fare through to fresh seafood cuisine in the hotel's restaurant, or unwind on the edge of Lake Erie at the Lakefront Lounge. Nearby alternatives include the Waterfront bar and grill, Lakeside bakery deli cafe and Paula's Fish Place, each within a five-minute walk.
The Kettle Creek Inn is a hotel based in the southern Ontario fishing village of Port Stanley on the north shore of Lake Erie. Built in the mid 19th century as a summer house for the Port Stanley Justice of the Peace, the building underwent extensive renovation in 1983 and 1990. Accommodation at the Kettle Creek Inn ranges from 10 basic en suite guest rooms through to the designer suite, which comprises the entire second floor of the hotel's main building and features a separate living room area with gas fireplace and private balcony. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are composed of locally-sourced ingredients, and served across two dining rooms, a lounge and in the parlor. Visit the center of Port Stanley and take the open-air tourist train to St. Thomas and back, or take a dip in Lake Erie and unwind on Grimmonds Beach, which is a two-minute walk away.
Based on the north shore of Lake Erie in Norfolk County, the Brant Hill Inn resides in the unincorporated community of Port Dover. Described on its website as a "modern, European-style inn", Brant Hill is a family-owned and run accommodation. Guest rooms feature individual air conditioning, kitchenette areas and free wireless Internet access. Three marinas, with good spots for fishing, are accessible within a five-minute walk of the hotel, while horse back trails are also available. Those looking for some culture can visit the Lighthouse Festival Theatre, based in the center of Port Dover. A collection of eateries can also be found here, including the Fisherman's Catch bar and restaurant, Capt'n Billy's restaurant, bar and grill, and Trelli's Tea Room.
The Ontario community of Crystal Beach is located on the northeast shore of Lake Erie, 10 miles west of the Canada/U.S. border and the city of Buffalo. Guests at the motel are left within a five-minute walk of the lake-front beach area, fishing at Waterfront Park and a boat launch. The motel is a 15-minute drive away from Niagara Falls, perfect for a family day out in the outstanding beauty of the Ontario countryside. As there is no restaurant on-site, guests will have to leave the premises for food and drink. Mable's Gourmet Pizza; Spangle Grille, with a selection of Niagra wines; and Lino's Pizza Parlour are each within a five-minute walk.
