Lara’s guidebook
Food scene
Gerry's fries is a fantastic little spot on the dune beach. their fresh cut fries are fantastic!
11 locals recommend
Gerry's Fast Food
1 Beach StGerry's fries is a fantastic little spot on the dune beach. their fresh cut fries are fantastic!
Great selection of pastries, fresh bread and sandwiches. get there early on weekends to get the best selection as things sell out quickly. family favourites are the sticky buns and cheese bread!
19 locals recommend
Offshore Bakery
233 High StGreat selection of pastries, fresh bread and sandwiches. get there early on weekends to get the best selection as things sell out quickly. family favourites are the sticky buns and cheese bread!
Neighbourhoods
The downtown strip is lovely with lots of little local shops to check out. There's something for everyone, plus a fantastic view of the lake and Chantry Island down by the flag.
52 locals recommend
Southampton
The downtown strip is lovely with lots of little local shops to check out. There's something for everyone, plus a fantastic view of the lake and Chantry Island down by the flag.
Sightseeing
Iit has everything you can think of. Wide variety of products like a discounted department store but with a bit lower quality. Very large store with 2 levels. Check out the wood furniture pieces made locally!
Some accessible spaces, but some parts of the market would be difficult to navigate if using a wheelchair or walker.
18 locals recommend
Southampton Market
140 Albert St SIit has everything you can think of. Wide variety of products like a discounted department store but with a bit lower quality. Very large store with 2 levels. Check out the wood furniture pieces made locally!
Some accessible spaces, but some parts of the market would be difficult to navigate if using a wheelchair or walker.
Lovely spot for a walkabout and relaxing on a bench watching the sunset over Lake Huron. Every Friday during the summer, The sunset piper pipes down the sunset on Southampton's beach at the flag. Come down about a half hour before the sun sets and enjoy the bag pipe music until after sunset.
Don't miss the fireworks on Canada Day, and the classic car show every Thursday!
Cruisers Cruise Nites in Southampton, every Thursday from June to August provide an exciting evening of awesome cars, music, and even a 50/50 draw!
Come and stroll Millard Boulevard in Downtown Southampton, and enjoy the large number of custom, classic and antique cars with classic rock to set the mood.
7 locals recommend
Southampton Flagpole
2 High StLovely spot for a walkabout and relaxing on a bench watching the sunset over Lake Huron. Every Friday during the summer, The sunset piper pipes down the sunset on Southampton's beach at the flag. Come down about a half hour before the sun sets and enjoy the bag pipe music until after sunset.
Don't miss the fireworks on Canada Day, and the classic car show every Thursday!
Cruisers Cruise Nites in Southampton, every Thursday from June to August provide an exciting evening of awesome cars, music, and even a 50/50 draw!
Come and stroll Millard Boulevard in Downtown Southampton, and enjoy the large number of custom, classic and antique cars with classic rock to set the mood.
Rainy day? need a break from the beach? The museum is an excellent journey from prehistoric times to the present and has vintage pictures going back to the 1800's. A great way spend an afternoon. lots of activities for kids & adults!
36 locals recommend
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
33 Victoria St NRainy day? need a break from the beach? The museum is an excellent journey from prehistoric times to the present and has vintage pictures going back to the 1800's. A great way spend an afternoon. lots of activities for kids & adults!
Farmer's Market every Wednesday through the summer in downtown Port Elgin on Goderich Street - The market starts at 9am and closes at 2pm.
Check out the Port Elgin Main Beach & Harbour at 632 Harbour St. clean beach, public washrooms, & beach food available. get there early in the summer to snag your spot!
30 locals recommend
Port Elgin
Farmer's Market every Wednesday through the summer in downtown Port Elgin on Goderich Street - The market starts at 9am and closes at 2pm.
Check out the Port Elgin Main Beach & Harbour at 632 Harbour St. clean beach, public washrooms, & beach food available. get there early in the summer to snag your spot!