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Port Stanley, Ontario

Ten minutes south of St. Thomas, on the north shore of Lake Erie. Here is what it is like to live where other people vacation, from two agents who know the shoreline.

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10 minNorth to St. Thomas via Sunset Drive
30 minTo London, door to door
2Beaches on Lake Erie, Main and Little
Year roundA working harbour village, not just a summer town
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Find Your Pocket

The areas, from the sand to the bluffs

Every pocket of the village has its own character, and its own value drivers.

Main Beach

Beach cottages and village streets steps from the Blue Flag sand, the pier, and the boardwalk.

The Bluffs

Bluff-top homes along the Scotch Line with wide, uninterrupted Lake Erie views.

The Harbour & Village

Village condos and character homes around the working harbour, walkable to the patios and the theatre.

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Local Favourites

Where Port Stanley actually goes

ask us for the full list over coffee

Main Beach

A Blue Flag beach with a long pier and lighthouse walk, and a summer that actually feels like summer.

Beach · Blue Flag

The Harbour & Patios

A working fishing harbour lined with waterfront patios and restaurants, perch and pickerel off the local boats.

Patios · Waterfront

King George VI Lift Bridge

The bridge over Kettle Creek that rises for the fishing fleet, and the village's most photographed view.

Landmark · Free

Little Beach & Hawk Cliff

A quieter crescent of sand in the village, and the cliff top to the east known for the fall hawk migration.

Beach · Nature

Port Stanley Festival Theatre

Live professional theatre right in the village, with a season locals plan their summers around.

Theatre · Local Icon

Port Stanley Terminal Rail

The heritage train that runs between the harbour and St. Thomas through the Kettle Creek valley.

Heritage · Rides

Local favourites listed for community context, confirm the final lineup with Ryan and Paul before launch.

Life Here

A weekend in Port Stanley

Swipe through what living here actually looks like.

Morning on Main Beach

A Blue Flag beach to yourself before the crowds, a walk out the pier, and coffee back in the village.

The harbour and the patios

Waterfront patios, fresh perch from the fishing fleet, and boats drifting in under the bridge.

The lift bridge and the fishing fleet

The King George VI Lift Bridge rising over Kettle Creek while the fleet heads out onto the lake.

Theatre nights

The Port Stanley Festival Theatre in season, and the Terminal Rail heritage train running through the valley.

Ten minutes to everything in St. Thomas

Groceries, schools, and big-city access ten minutes up the road, with London about thirty-five beyond.

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Life Here, Honestly

Living in Port Stanley

Port Stanley is a working harbour village at the mouth of Kettle Creek on Lake Erie, and it still behaves like one. The King George VI lift bridge raises for boat traffic in the middle of the village, the fishing fleet ties up beside the restaurants, and the Port Stanley Festival Theatre runs a full season of professional summer theatre a short walk from the sand. Main Beach carries the crowds in July; Little Beach, around the point, stays quieter.

The housing tells the village’s story: original cottages a street back from the water, solid year round homes up the hill, and custom builds on the bluffs with the kind of lake views people drive hours for. Because the village is small and hemmed in by the lake and the valley, there is never much inventory at once, and the best properties often change hands quickly, sometimes before they are ever advertised.

This is also home turf in the most literal sense: Ryan lives here and sits on the board of the village’s business improvement area. The read on which streets hold their value through the off season, which cottages convert well to year round living, and what waterfront is actually worth is first hand, not researched.

Getting Around

How far Port Stanley is from everywhere else

Approximate drive times in normal traffic. Sunset Drive runs straight up the hill to St. Thomas and on to London.

10 minSt. Thomas, north on Sunset Drive
30 minLondon, via St. Thomas
30 minHighway 401, via Highbury Avenue
10 minSparta and its historic village core
20 minAylmer, east along the lake roads
2.5 hrsToronto, via Highway 401
The Practical Part

Parks, schools and services

The everyday infrastructure, with links to the organisations that actually run it.

Beaches And Outdoors

  • Main Beach, the big sand beach beside the harbour
  • Little Beach, the quieter cove around the point
  • The harbour, pier and lift bridge walk
  • Hawk Cliff, east of the village, for the fall raptor migration

Schools And Learning

Services And Links

Client Stories

Looking to move here? Here’s what people had to say

Totally impressed with Ryan and his recent listing and sale of my parents’ home in Port Stanley. He came to meet them prepared. He did his research and presented a comprehensive multi-channel marketing plan. He prepped and executed while keeping my parents totally informed every day. It’s a super tough market but after only 4 days and many showings, house was sold. I think you can’t go wrong with Ryan as your agent.

PB
Peter BrendersSeller · Google review

Ryan just sold our home. Trust me when I say he knows what he is doing. I have NEVER met a realtor who works as hard as Ryan does. He stays on top of EVERYTHING during the course of selling your home. The pictures, video and brochures of our home were top notch quality. I am a very picky client and I would not trust any one but Ryan. Thank you Ryan from the bottom of our hearts. You made it happen!!! Now onto our next journey… cheers

KC
Kelly ColeySeller · Google review

I’ve had many Realtors over the years and Ryan Featherstone by far is the most attentive and conscientious and hard-working realtor I’ve ever dealt with. He communicates and brings us up to speed on all the details, and is very market-driven. I would also like to add that Ryan not only becomes a business partner when selling your house but he becomes a kind friend. I would highly recommend anyone to engage with him before choosing a realtor, and you will see how well researched he is with his presentation when speaking to you. We already miss communicating with him after our house sold.

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Antonio D’AngeloSeller · Google review

Ryan worked very hard during a tough market and he got my place sold! He really cares about his clients and goes the extra mile to make the sale happen. He looked after all the paperwork, marketing, open houses, showings, closing details and much more. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone who wants results.

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Catherine McCoySeller · Google review

Ryan helped us with everything and went above and beyond. The marketing was really well done, and the whole experience was smooth and positive. His professionalism and dedication made all the difference. We are very grateful and would 100% recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.

TD
Talles De QuadraClient · Google review

It was a pleasure working with Ryan. From our telephone call to set up a viewing to signing an offer was a quick smooth process. We appreciated his knowledge of the property and he took time to show us a comparable unit. Great friendly service. Thanks Ryan.

JH
Jill HelsdingenBuyer · Google review

We had the pleasure of meeting with agent Ryan Featherstone in St. Thomas today. It was to view a couple of properties. We found him to be very knowledgeable about the city. He was friendly, engaging and we felt we had placed our search in the right hands. Ryan listened to us and did not resort to high pressure tactics, which we appreciated. If you’re looking for a great realtor and agent, you need look no further.

SG
Sharon GallenBuyer · Google review

Port Stanley Questions

What buyers ask us most

Is Port Stanley a good place to live?

Yes — it offers year-round Lake Erie beach living with a working harbour, a theatre, restaurants and a tight community, ten minutes from St. Thomas amenities and about thirty-five from London.

How far is Port Stanley from London, Ontario?

About 35 minutes by car, and roughly 10 minutes from St. Thomas.

What kind of homes are in Port Stanley?

Everything from beach cottages and village condos to year-round waterfront and bluff-top homes with Lake Erie views.

Is Port Stanley only a summer town?

No — while it is a popular summer destination, it has a stable year-round community and full-time residents.

Can you live in Port Stanley year round?

Yes, and most of the village does. Port Stanley is a year round community within the Municipality of Central Elgin, with services, restaurants and a working harbour through every season. Some properties are original seasonal cottages, so if you are buying with winters in mind, insulation, foundations and heating are the first things we check on a viewing.

Which municipality is Port Stanley in?

Port Stanley is part of the Municipality of Central Elgin, in Elgin County. Property taxes, water and local services run through Central Elgin, and the hospital and most big box shopping are fifteen minutes north in St. Thomas.

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