Visit & Tour 2008 - (Page 8) 8 Tourism Services & St. Thomas Times-Journal, February 2008 • www.elgintourist.com St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association & St. Thomas Times-Journal, Saturday, April 16, 2005 • www.elgintourist.com Bayham By Doug Avram PORT BURWELL – In the 1800’s a village located at the mouth of the Big Otter Creek became a thriving Great Lake’s port. The village was named after Col. Mahlon Burwell, a good friend and land surveyor for Col. Thomas Talbot, who managed the early settlement of this area. The rich stands of hardwood to the north of the village as well as the tall red pines created an economic boon for the area and Port Burwell became an important port for the shipment of timber. Port Burwell is situated on the north shore of Lake Erie. The Big Otter Creek has been a major factor in the history of this port. The timber boon also led to a thriving ship building industry. Seventy-one sailing ships are recorded to have been built at Port Burwell during the 19th century. Not only lumber but a strong commercial fishing industry harvesting fish from Lake Erie also made this an important port. Later, when the lumber ran out, the arrival of the railroad around 1900 increased the importance of the harbour for the shipping of coal from Pennsylvania. This is only part of the history that makes up the displays found at the Marine Museum in the heart of Port Burwell. The museum is staffed by local volunteers and students who keep the traditions and history of their village alive. The museum is open mid May to Labour Day. For further information contact the Municipality of Bayham, Box 160, 9344 Plank Rd., Straffordville Ont. N0J 1Y0. Telephone (519) 866-5521. Fax (519) 866-3884 or visit the Web site www.bayham.on.ca. E-mail:bayham@bayham.on.ca. Marine Museum our vacation in Port Burwell may be your first ~ In anticipation, we know it will not be your last ~ We hope it will be your annual choice! SUPER 8 – TILLSONBURG 92 Simcoe Street Tillsonburg, Ont.,N4G 2G8 Ph.519-842-7366 Fax 519-842-6176 Toll Free 1-800-800-8000 www.tillsonburgsuper8.ca Sand Hill Park is OPEN May 1st to Thanksgiving. Located 12 km east of Port Burwell and 16 km west of Long Point on Lakeshore Road #42. LOCATED ON Come for the day & enjoy our beach BEAUTIFUL or stay for a while. LAKE ERIE CAMPING FACILITIES: • Seasonal sites starting at $1220.00 • Snack Bars & Souvenirs • Hayride • Nature Trail • Volleyball • Fishing • Sewer, Hydro & Water Sites • Free High Speed Internet •15 Minutes from Lake Erie • In room coffee maker • Pets welcome • A Pride of Super 8 • Gateway to the Southern Shores • Reservations and info: www.tillsonburgsuper8.ca • Email – super8@execulink.com 930 Lakeshore Road, R.R. 2, PORT BURWELL, ONTARIO N0J 1T0 Park (519) 586-3891 Residence (519) 875-2329 (519) 875-1181 www.sandhillpark.com http://www.elgintourist.com http://www.bayham.on.ca http://www.tillsonburgsuper8.ca http://www.tillsonburgsuper8.ca http://www.sandhillpark.com http://www.tillsonburgsuper8.ca http://www.sandhillpark.com
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