Ontario, Canada · North America
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Port Elgin is a town located in Ontario, Canada. With a population of 7,862, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Port Elgin sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Port Elgin to your route.
Port Elgin is a community in the town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario, Canada. Its location is in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Originally named Normanton the town was renamed Port Elgin when it was incorporated in 1874, after James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, a former Governor General of theRead more
Province of Canada.
Although road signs indicate the name Port Elgin, it is no longer an entity, per se. In 1998, the Town of Southampton, the Town of Port Elgin and Saugeen Township were amalgamated to form the Town of Port Elgin-Saugeen-Southampton. On December 17, 1998, the Province renamed the new municipality as the Town of Saugeen Shores.
Unlike "beach towns" such as Sauble Beach, this is a four seasons community where most businesses are open all year and activities for locals are available most months. The primary employment categories are agriculture, small business, tourism and work at the Bruce Power nuclear power station. Close to MacGregor Point Provincial Park and Southampton, the community has several beaches on Lake Huron.
Although the seasonal population is significantly higher due to the many cottages and campgrounds in the area, the permanent population was 6,880 in 2016 in the town's land area of 5.36 square kilometres according to the most recent Census.
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Port Elgin is located in Ontario, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.4361 latitude, -81.3898 longitude.
Port Elgin has a population of approximately 7,862 people, making it a town in Canada.
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