The Maples Cottages in Port Elgin
650 Highland Street N0H 2C0 Port Elgin, ON, Canada

From simpler times, the view from the foot of Mill Street! In the lower left is the footpath to the beach. The dominant building is the Cedar Crescent Casino - ...one in a string of dance halls along the Huron coast. Behind that is the breakwall, rubble at that time! People can be seen along the harbourfront behind the famous casino. I wonder who can identify the small building on the harbour wall. To the right of it is what once was a boathouse, and is currently the popular Harbourlite restaurant. To the right is probably some equipment for unloading the fishing boats - a few of which can be seen in the water. It appears, that in those early days, we had mini golf along Elgin Street. The little admission building, and novelty shop, was later replaced by "the Station", home to the world famous Port Elgin and North Shore Railroad. To the right of that is a fish house, previously the MacKay mill, later the Sunset Lodge, and now a condominium. In the distance, behind the fish house is probably "Punch" Brill's boat house, and in the distance, behind that is probably the water treatment plant outflow. (The cement base of that is there today.) Lots of sand for commercial fishing parking and recreational parking. What have I missed?? See more

Info on the new Cedar Crescant development on Port Elgin beach! Very exciting! Go to 7.5 #1 pics https://saugeenshores.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/6766

Breakwall is beautiful and wide!

It was crazy windy here!

The Lion's Head Lighthouse rebuild is nearly complete! It was destroyed during a storm in early January 2020, and volunteers have been working hard to bring thi...s icon back to Lion's Head! Thank you to Lion's Head Beach Motel for the photo. Lions Head, Ontario Northern Bruce Peninsula Bruce County

Did you think this was biodegradable and harmless when it was tossed aside? Cigarette butts are the most littered item on the earth. These discarded butts leach... toxic chemicals such as nicotine, arsenic and lead into the earth and water. Exposure to these chemicals can kill wildlife and inhibit plant growth. A cigarette filter may look like cotton but it is not. The filter is made of tightly packed plastic fibres which will not biodegrade. In many years it will break apart but will leave behind microplastic pollution. If you smoke, we want you to understand the effect your litter has on the environment and please Mind Your Butts. #actiononlitter #wastereductionweek See more

Yes, we did it again!

Town crews have been placing large stones along sections of North Shore Road to help prevent shoreline erosion. With a permanent solution in the works, this temporary erosion control will help slow the damage from wave action this fall

It's always sunset season in Saugeen Shores. Sunset just happens a little earlier as summer comes to an end. Want to catch one of our stunning sunsets over Lak...e Huron? Sunset is around 7:30 pm. Remember to maintain social distance and leave no litter behind! #ExploreTheShore #LakeHuron #Sunset #BruceCounty #ChantryIsland

It's funny, gate open and 100 people on it the last 2 nights.

Catch the last Sunset Piper performance of the season tonight in Southampton by the Big Flag! Thank you to this week's sponsor: K n K Lawn Care We would like to... thank everyone for following Local Health Unit recommendations and practice social distancing: - Keep 2 metres between everyone outside your household or 10 person social circle. Do your part and stay apart. - Watch a portion of the performance and then move on to make room for others to enjoy. - Make use of open beach space. The sunset and sound of the Piper can be observed for a distance along the shoreline. #SaugeenShores #SunsetPiper

The break wall is open!

If you are in Saugeen Shores enjoying the shoreline, hiking the trails, shopping the stores or dining out help us keep our community vibrant and healthy. - Fol...low local public health and safety protocols - Maintain 2 metres distance from others - Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer - Leave no litter behind - Wear a mask in indoor public spaces if you are able - Support local businesses when you can Have a question about Saugeen Shores? Contact us for assistance 1-800-387-3456 #SaugeenShores #ExploreTheShore #ShopLocal #HealthAndSafety