Tim’s Crystal Beach Guidebook

Great place to rent bikes. 4028 Erie Rd. Crystal Beach. (905)931-7821

The Point Abino Lighthouse is located on the rocky north shore of Lake Erie, in Fort Erie. It was constructed in 1917 by the Department of Marine and Fisheries, in response to increased traffic at the east end of Lake Erie. It is located between the high and low water marks on the rocky shoreline of Point Abino. Since being decommissioned in 1995, the Point Abino Lighthouse has been designated as a 'Classified' Heritage Building by the Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office, as a National Historic Site, and as a Classified Federal Building. The concrete Lighthouse is recognized for its unusual shape, classical detailing, and efficiency of structural design. The Lighthouse consists of three structures: the deck, tower and fog alarm building. The Town of Fort Erie acquired the Point Abino Lighthouse from Public Works Canada on April 30, 2003, for the purpose of sharing this Canadian treasure with the world. Preservation efforts will be ongoing over the next several years, to repair both architectural and historical elements of this structure. 2019 POINT ABINO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS ***AUGUST 24TH TOUR IS CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATERS*** TOUR DATES June 8 and 22 July 13 and 27 August 10 and 24 September 14 and 28 TOUR TIMES 10:00 am – 11:15 am 11:15 am – 12:30 pm 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm TICKET COSTS Adults $6.00 Youth (12-16) $3.00 Children Under 12 Free TICKET SALES Leisureplex Facilities Management Dept. Mon thru Fri – 8:30 am-5:00 pm First Come – First Served **Advance Ticket Sales Are Available Until Noon On Friday Prior To The Saturday Tour Date** Summer: **Site visits only, (June 21 - Labour Day) available to pedestrians, bicycles, and motorized handicap scooters with permission at the gate and signed waiver** Monday to Friday – 3:00 – 6:00 pm or Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with the exception of Saturday tour dates. Please Note: No entry after 5pm. ***Walk In Tours Cannot Access The Lighthouse Due To High Waters. Visitors Are Required To Stay Behind The Fence. Photos Are To Be Taken From The Shore ONLY*** Note: Vehicles and pets are prohibited past the gated area For further information, contact the Facilities Management Department at (905) 871-1600, ext. 2431 Bus leaves promptly from the Departure and Parking Area – located next to the Bertie Boating Club at 1036 Point Abino Road When tour not sold out, tickets also available at Departure and Parking Area.

Great Food. Great live bands