Southampton & Around

Introducing Southampton & Around

With the bulk of shopping options and bumping nightlife in nearby Port Elgin, quiet Southampton has happily sequestered itself from the beaten path of rowdy summer holidays. The quaint colony’s sandy beach feels almost undiscovered at times, and a stroll down the main streets reveals mom-and-pop shops and the piecemeal architecture of Queen Anne–styled homes. The small Southampton Chamber of Commerce (519-797- 2215, 888-757-2215; 201 High St; 10am-4pm Tue-Sat) can be found in the town hall – the large brick building with a clock tower. The Saugeen Shores Chamber Office (519-832-2332, 800-387-3456; 559 Goderich St; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, noon-4pm Sun), 8km down the shoreline in Port Elgin, offers a wider array of information about the region.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009