Why go
- Community in Ontario, Canada.
- Served by Port Elgin Airport.
History
Port Elgin is a community in the town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario, Canada. Originally named Normanton the town was renamed Port Elgin when it was incorporated in 1874, after James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, a former Governor General of the Province of Canada.
Where to stay
521 Bricker St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C4, Canada · 521bricker.weebly.com
320 Green St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0, Canada · krys-ed.com
1208 Goderich St Building #2, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0, Canada · ihg.com
1208 Goderich St Building #1, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0, Canada · ihg.com
188 Mill St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C6, Canada · paradiseinn.ca
5129 ON-21, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
95 McVicar St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C6, Canada · northshorecottages.ca
316 Mill St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C2, Canada · backyardcottages.ca
235 Goderich St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1, Canada
212 Green St, Saugeen Shores, ON N0H 2C4, Canada · portelginbeach.com
299 Green St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C2, Canada · summerbreezecottages.com
570 Johnston Ave, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1, Canada
276 Mill St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C2, Canada
Indoor
Indoor
1075 Concession Rd 2, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C5, Canada
760 Goderich St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C3, Canada · allseasonsmotel.ca
319 Goderich St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1, Canada · maplewoodmotel.com
5084 ON-21, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C7, Canada
217 Goderich St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1, Canada
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Café Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 142 Emerald Drive, N0H 2L0 · timhortons.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1110 Goderich Street · barburrito.ca
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 197 Albert Street South, N0H 2L0 · subway.com
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-19:30 · 1110 Goderich Street · freshii.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00 · 608 Goderich Street · yummyyummyportelgin.com
Mediterranean, Shawarma, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:30-22:00; Th-Su 10:30-22:30 Features: takeaway
Lebanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · shawermaplus.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · 1110 Goderich Street · stackedpancakehouse.ca
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 154 Goderich Street, Port Elgin, N0H 2C1
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00; Fr 12:30-14:00 · 698 Goderich Street
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 232 High Street, Southampton · robertospizzeriasouthampton.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1110 Goderich Street
Malaysian, Chicken, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, halal
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00 Features: air conditioning · 662 Goderich Street · rabbitdashinc.com
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00 · 151 High Street
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 54 Albert Street South
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 670 Goderich Street
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
British, Restaurant · British restaurant
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-10:00; Fr-Su 10:00-11:00
Restaurant · restaurant · thewalkerhouse.ca
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00 · 192 High Street · rabbitdashinc.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00 · 150 North Rankin Street, N0H 2L0
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:30 Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 · 676 Goderich Street
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-20:00 · 166 High Street, Southampton
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
Burger, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Airports
Kincardine Municipal Airport (YKD) 32 km to the centre
Kincardine, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Port Elgin Airport 3.5 km to the centre
Saugeen Shores, ON, CA
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Port Elgin Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port Elgin, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing