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  • The Settlement of Orchard Beach: Cottages, Community & Legacy

    Alma Villa 201 Lakeview St, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    In January 2025, Mike Baker delivered a captivating presentation on the early settlement and cottage history of Orchard Beach, a treasured corner of Port Stanley....

  • Art Grayling & The Evolution of Port Stanley’s Fishing Industry

    Port Stanley Festival Theatre – Harbourview Room 6-302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    In this engaging presentation, historian Mike Baker shared an interview by George Thorman with lifelong Port Stanley fisherman Art Grayling. Through rare photos and firsthand...

  • Letters from the Past: The Life of Sam Shepard at Windjammer

    Windjammer Inn 324 Smith St, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    At the March 2025 meeting, held inside the historic Windjammer house, the audience was treated to a theatrical and heartfelt portrayal of Sam Shepard, a...

  • Growing in Water: The Legacy of Moore Water Gardens

    Moore Water Gardens 4683 Sunset Dr, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    At the April 2025 Heritage Port Stanley meeting, Farley See shared the rich, multi-generational story of Moore Water Gardens, one of Port Stanley’s most unique...

  • The Mill and Log Cabins: A Legacy Rebuilt

    The Old Mill and Log Cabins 4118 Thomas Rd, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    John Smith welcomed the group to the old Mill and log cabins and shared the remarkable story of how his father, Teskey Smith, relocated the...

  • June Heritage Day in Port Stanley

    Windjammer Inn 324 Smith St, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    Heritage Port Stanley members, dressed in historical attire, welcomed visitors at key locations around the village. They shared local stories and historical facts, bringing Port...

  • Settlement of Erie Rest

    Laurie Nagge Home 468 West Edith Cavell, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    Explore the rich story of Erie Rest, one of Port Stanley’s early coastal communities. Hosted at her home, Laurie Nagge shares personal research and historical...

  • Moore Water Gardens Tour

    Moore Water Gardens 4683 Sunset Dr, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    Join Farley See on-site for a special guided tour of Moore Water Gardens, where aquatic plants have been cultivated for nearly a century. Discover the...

  • The L&PS Railway

    Port Stanley Terminal Rail 309 Bridge St, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    Take a step back in time to learn about the London & Port Stanley Railway, the vital link that transformed Port Stanley into a thriving...

  • Interview Videos: Voices of Port Stanley

    Alma Villa 201 Lakeview St, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    Meeting at the historic Alma Villa, David Russell and Nora Sanders will share excerpts from Heritage Port Stanley’s oral history interviews, capturing memories of long-term...

  • Port Stanley’s Industrial Harbour

    Riva 191 Carlow Rd, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    Meeting Highlights Chair David Russell opened the meeting at 1:30 PM and welcomed everyone. Nora Sanders shared the land acknowledgement. Minutes Approved: The October 23...

  • Port Stanley Dickens Day Parade

    The Port Stanley Dickens Day Parade brought the community together for an evening of holiday cheer, featuring festive floats, seasonal music, and classic small-town charm....