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Things To Do In Crystal Beach

Whether you are visiting for a day, a weekend, a week or maybe even longer you will find a variety of things to do in Crystal Beach Ontario.

Things to do in Crystal Beach Ontario

Of course the summer season is the highlight of Crystal Beach with Bay Beach being rated one of the top beaches in Ontario. As you can see from the list below, there are many different activities in the Crystal Beach and Niagara area for families and couples to enjoy year round.

Crystal Beach ON is easy to get to, as it is just a 15 minute drive from the Peace Bridge and 1.5 hours from Toronto making it an ideal vacation spot for families, couples and groups.

While Bay Beach is the main draw to the area, there are lots of other places and things to do.

Kids: They love Safari Niagara, go-car racing or going for a walk on the Friendship Trail

History buff: You can visit Old Fort Erie and Ridgeway Battlefield.

Golf Lover: There are over 40 regional golf courses in the region.

Food: Local farmers’ markets for fresh veggies. An abundance of casual and fine dining is also offered in the area.

Clothing: The Outlet Collection in Niagara-on-the-Lake is just up the highway.

Wine: The Niagara Region boasts some of the best wineries in Canada and most certainly in Ontario. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a popular destination where you’ll find some of the region’s finest wineries.

Beer: The Brimstone Brewing Company in Ridgeway makes craft beer.

Racing: There is live thoroughbred racing at the Fort Erie Race Track.

Falls: It is only 20 minutes to Niagara Falls where you’ll be able to take in the world famous waterfalls and other attractions such as Fallsview Casino, Casino Niagara, Clifton Hill, Bird Kingdom, and the Butterfly Conservatory.

Crystal Beach also offers fishing, a public boat launch and a waterfront park (home to the Fort Erie Music Festival) with a playground.

Whether you choose to stay for a week or a few days, you’ll find the memories made in Crystal Beach, Ontario will last a lifetime.

You will find a link to some of the local businesses of Crystal Beach and the surrounding area. For a more complete list of things to in Crystal Beach we encourage you to download a copy of our eBook.

Come for the beach … Stay for the charm.

South Coast Cookhouse

South Coast Cookhouse A fixture in historic Crystal Beach, on the shores of Lake Erie since November 2008.  (In business 10 years and counting!!)  They have gained a reputation as a great eating and meeting spot. Warm, welcoming atmosphere, great service and most importantly….great food. Described as classy casual, South Coast is a great place … Continue reading South Coast Cookhouse