CRYSTAL BEACH, Ontario, Canada is a quaint historic town is located in the Region of Niagara on the SANDY SOUTHERN SHORES of LAKE ERIE, about two hours south of TORONTO. I live a 45 minutes drive away in NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE near Lake Ontario. NIAGARA FALLS with its new Casino and many tourist attractions are a scenic 20 to 30 minute drive away. The city of FORT ERIE is the home of the historic old FORT NIAGARA, site of a major 1812 battle. The Fort is restored and opens for tours. The famed beautifully landscaped Race track/slots and exciting THOROUGHBRED RACING in Fort Erie is about a 10 minutes drive. The International border and the city of BUFFALO with its cultural activities are about the same distance.

Lake Steamers from Buffalo dropped off American visitors for more than 100 years. But to this day most Canadians still have not found the peace and beauty of sunny skies and sandy beaches as they all headed north to the Muskoka's.

My Crystal Beach Cottage was built in the 20's. By the 40's dancing and the Big Bands were all the rage at the Crystal Ballroom on the beach. They hosted orchestras like Glenn Miller and the Dorsey Brothers. The war was over and the village was alive with happy people. Beaching during the days and dancing the nights away become a way of life. The Park closed in 1989. To-day a new gated housing development worth $100 million dollars has been built in its place and has contributed to the revitalization of the community. The ballroom and rides are gone but the memories live on.

The town is now part of the city of Fort Erie which offers a high level of services that you might only expect in larger centres. Crystal Beach fans come from all walks of life but the town has been able to retain a lifestyle pace that is relaxed and causal. Walk, cycle or roller blade along the towns paved streets or leisurely stroll our tree lined streets and take time to smell the flowers. In return, please keep this hidden cove of beach side life as Canada's best kept secret. THE BEACH IS THE LIFE.

COME EXPERIENCE THE FLAVOUR OF NIAGARA,
I WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO HOST YOUR VISIT.