Fort Erie is the gateway to the U.S.A., across the well-traveled Peace Bridge. This city of 40,000 will also be the future Canadian home of an upcoming twin-bridge project. It sits at one end of the Niagara River along which there is a wonderful walking and cycling path that goes all the way to Lake Ontario.

Whether you are a cycling enthusiast, cross-country skier, or you love to fish, Port Colborne offers world-class facilities for your recreational hours including well-groomed golf courses, marinas and miles of sandy beaches. Nearby Sherkston Shores, a family entertainment resort, boasts one of the longest beaches in the area with over 3 km of white, sandy beachfront to enjoy. Port Colborne is the southern terminus from the world famous Welland Canal.

Long Beach and Rock Point Provincial Park offer great camping and beach possibilities. Port Maitland lies at the mouth of the Grand river and is home to an 1830 lighthouse.