Fort Erie, ON, Canada Real Estate Listings and Information

Fort Erie

The gateway to Southern Ontario. Fort Erie is situated on the shores of Lake Erie and the Niagara River with a population of 30,000. Fort Erie boasts a rich heritage of history and is home to miles of beautiful beaches and recreational trails. Check Official Visitors Guide 2012 - 2013 Fort Erie Niagara for special events. Official War of 1812 Bicentennial Events Calendar.

Fort Erie Railroad Museum

The Fort Erie Race Track

Thoroughbred Racing - check Official Visitor's Guide 2012-2013 Fort Erie Niagara for list of special events. Prince of Wales Sunday July 15th, 2012.

 Parks And Recreation

Historic Old Fort Erie - Many 1812 Bicentennial Events are planned this summer including the Grande Parade and Military Tattoo (Saturday June 23, 2012)

Fort Erie Friendship Trail – Paved walking/biking path expanding from Niagara River to Port Colborne.

Beaches - sandy public beaches at Waverly Beach & Crescent Beach

Waverly Beach

Bay Beach

Boating at the Bertie Boat Club

Fort Erie Leisureplex – Twin ice arenas located in Crescent Park. Banquet hall, fast food restaurant and sports store on premises

Skating at the Leisureplex

Hockey

Skate Park – Now open – located at Crescent Park between YMCA and Town Hall Centre.

Centennial Park – Expansive treed park in Crescent Park. Splash pad, twin tennis courts, playground equipment and soccer fields can be enjoyed here.

 Energy Field – Small park with playground equipment located in Garrison Village Phase I area.

Baseball at Oakes Park

 Albert Street park – located near Old Fort Erie area. Tennis courts and playground equipment.

 Bowen Road park – located near Niagara River in north end of Fort Erie.

 Sugar Bowl –Large park with paved walkways around skating pond. Memory park section. Dog park – no leash required now open. Playground equipment here too.

 Pictures of Ridgefest - July 7 & 8th, 2012 in Ridgeway

E.J. Freeland Community YMCA –Offers a wide range of health, fitness and educational programs including a leisure/splash pool; 20 metre three lane pool with slide; gymnasium; fitness studio; indoor walking track; racquet courts ~ exercise equipment room; and babysitting services. This facility is located in Crescent Park.

 Fort Erie Dance Recital

Schools

Fort Erie Secondary School (grades 9-12)

Rose Seaton (K-8), Garrison Road School (K-8), General Vanier School (K-8), Fort Erie Public (K-8)

Ridgeway High School Track Meet

 Housing

North End (Bridgeburg) – Older section of town with lots of character homes on tree lined streets.

South End – Older character homes mixed with some commercial properties.

West End – Mixture of war-time housing

Garrison Village – Single family homes in Phase 1 developed approx 20 years ago. Phase 2 developed approx 8 years ago.

Crescent Park – Mixture of newer single family homes and converted cottages.