Tanya’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a wonderful place to visit for local handmade lavender products as well as enjoy a picturesque location in the country. Located in historic Sparta, Ontario, a short drive from Port Stanley.
9 locals recommend
Steed & Company Lavender
47589 Sparta LineThis is a wonderful place to visit for local handmade lavender products as well as enjoy a picturesque location in the country. Located in historic Sparta, Ontario, a short drive from Port Stanley.
A picturesque historic town, located a short drive from Port Stanley. a small town with a few shops and a restaurant as well as Art gallery and museums.
11 locals recommend
Sparta
A picturesque historic town, located a short drive from Port Stanley. a small town with a few shops and a restaurant as well as Art gallery and museums.
Witness the migration of many native birds in the area. Seasonal bird watching and guided tours available.
Hawk Cliff
4296 Hawk Cliff RdWitness the migration of many native birds in the area. Seasonal bird watching and guided tours available.
Main Beach Port Stanley also features a lovely walk to the historic lighthouse where you can view a wonderful sunset.
7 locals recommend
Main Beach, Port Stanley
348 Edith Cavell BlvdMain Beach Port Stanley also features a lovely walk to the historic lighthouse where you can view a wonderful sunset.
Clovermead is a local apiary, which offers local honey products as well as a children's park and tours. It is a local favorite for families and offers many wonderful homemade honey flavours for tasting.
21 locals recommend
Clovermead Honey Shop
11302 Imperial RdClovermead is a local apiary, which offers local honey products as well as a children's park and tours. It is a local favorite for families and offers many wonderful homemade honey flavours for tasting.
A nice children friendly beach located in Port Stanley, a short walk from Peony Place.
16 locals recommend
Little Beach
181 Main StA nice children friendly beach located in Port Stanley, a short walk from Peony Place.
Take a photo with the Jumbo memorial and read the story of Jumbo the Elephant
10 locals recommend
Jumbo the Elephant Memorial
Take a photo with the Jumbo memorial and read the story of Jumbo the Elephant
A wonderful Yarn shop located in St. Thomas, Ontario. Many travel across Southwestern Ontario to shop or browse in this gem!
Little Red Mitten, Yarn Shop and Online Sales
86 Talbot StA wonderful Yarn shop located in St. Thomas, Ontario. Many travel across Southwestern Ontario to shop or browse in this gem!
A historic site which offers on site tours and information as well as many events throughout the year.
6 locals recommend
Backus-Page House Museum
29424 Lakeview LineA historic site which offers on site tours and information as well as many events throughout the year.
A local shop featuring handmade candles and fudge in a shop chalk full of gift ware to peruse.
Sparta Country Candles
46361 Sparta LineA local shop featuring handmade candles and fudge in a shop chalk full of gift ware to peruse.
Food scene
Local Eateries
A wonderful restaurant, located in Port Stanley. A short walk down hill from Peony Place - a bit of a hike uphill home. Parking also available in town.
37 locals recommend
Solo on Main
187 Main StA wonderful restaurant, located in Port Stanley. A short walk down hill from Peony Place - a bit of a hike uphill home. Parking also available in town.
The Pinecroft is a restaurant located in the Carolinian forest. It hosts a wonderful menu as well as local handmade pottery and artisan crafts.
12 locals recommend
Pinecroft
8122 Rogers RdThe Pinecroft is a restaurant located in the Carolinian forest. It hosts a wonderful menu as well as local handmade pottery and artisan crafts.
Quai du Vin Estate Winery
45811 Fruit Ridge LineA local winery offering tasting =s, tours and events.
A local favorite since I was a child. Shaw's Ice Cream is a summer and year round local ice cream shop located minutes outside of Port Stanley.
13 locals recommend
Shaw's Ice Cream - Dairy Bar
A local favorite since I was a child. Shaw's Ice Cream is a summer and year round local ice cream shop located minutes outside of Port Stanley.
Kettle Creek Marina
216 Joseph StKettle Creek Inn hosts a warm and inviting restaurant .
GT'S is a popular summer restaurant, located on Port Stanley's main beach. The restaurant hosts local music and great food in a fun beach atmosphere.
35 locals recommend
GT's On The Beach
350 Edith Cavell BlvdGT'S is a popular summer restaurant, located on Port Stanley's main beach. The restaurant hosts local music and great food in a fun beach atmosphere.
Grandma's Oven
157 John St NA bakery located in Aylmer, Ontario.
A local all day breakfast restaurant in Port Stanley. A short walk from Peony Place..... a walk uphill home....parking available in town.
8 locals recommend
That Breakfast Place
305 Bridge StA local all day breakfast restaurant in Port Stanley. A short walk from Peony Place..... a walk uphill home....parking available in town.
A delicious spot to enjoy wonderful Mexican take out. Seasonal so do check the hours they are open.
6 locals recommend
Main Street Taqueria
208 Main StA delicious spot to enjoy wonderful Mexican take out. Seasonal so do check the hours they are open.
A popular local brewery offering craft beer, tours and events.
14 locals recommend
Railway City Brewing Co.
130 Edward StA popular local brewery offering craft beer, tours and events.
Windjammer Inn
324 Smith StA wonderful spot for a local meal in Port Stanley.
A wonderful Thai Restaurant located in downtown St. Thomas, a short drive from Port Stanley.
8 locals recommend
Le Cafe Siam
392 Talbot StA wonderful Thai Restaurant located in downtown St. Thomas, a short drive from Port Stanley.
Seed Confections
159 Ross StA bakery in St. Thomas Ontario featuring artisan baked goods.
Wildflowers Farm
42338 Fruit Ridge LineChick Boss Cake
381 Talbot StA bakeshop located in St. Thomas, featuring cupcakes and beverages
A popular spot for Fish in Chips located in Port Burwell, a short drive from Port Stanley along Elgin County's south coast.
The Lighthouse Restaurant And Pub
36 Robinson StA popular spot for Fish in Chips located in Port Burwell, a short drive from Port Stanley along Elgin County's south coast.
The Art and Soul Café
291 Bridge StPort Stanley day Cafe
Catering by James Meadows
The Art and Soul Café
291 Bridge StPort Stanley Day eatery
Two Forks
295 Bridge StPort Stanley Restaurant NEW
Shebaz's Shawarma & Falafel
174 William StPort Stanley Take Out
Buccaneer Restaurant
128 William StPort Stanley Restaurant
782 Taphouse
305 Bridge StPort Stanley Eatery
Pierside Pub
158 William StThe Barnacles Beerhouse
170 William StNeighbourhoods
This is a lovely small town located 15-20 minutes North East of Port Stanley. The own features local restaurants, boutiques and local Amish and Low German Mennonite farm shops and markets.
6 locals recommend
Aylmer
This is a lovely small town located 15-20 minutes North East of Port Stanley. The own features local restaurants, boutiques and local Amish and Low German Mennonite farm shops and markets.
Port Stanley
Golf Courses
The Bluffs Golf Club
35593 Lake LineA local 9 hole golf course located in Port Stanley, Ontario
St Thomas Golf & Country Club
42325 Sparta LineKettle Creek Golf & Country Club
320 Carlow RdRedtail Golf Club
7020 Mill RdShopping
Winter Wheat
5277 Quaker RdArt and Culture
A museum for train lovers of all ages. located in the heart of St. Thomas. seasonal hours, refer to local listings for hours of service.
8 locals recommend
The Elgin County Railway Museum
225 Wellington StA museum for train lovers of all ages. located in the heart of St. Thomas. seasonal hours, refer to local listings for hours of service.
Art Emporium
177 Main StSports and Leisure
St. Thomas Raceway Park
45633 Sparta Line