Lakeshore

Lakeshore is a municipality in Essex County, Ontario, situated along Lake St. Clair's shoreline. The area features agricultural landscapes interspersed with waterfront access that shapes daily life and recreation.

The municipality was established in 1999 through the consolidation of Belle River with four townships: Maidstone, Rochester, Tilbury North, and Tilbury West. This merger created the present administrative boundaries.

French-speaking residents make up nearly 10 percent of the population, marking Lakeshore as one of four Southern Ontario communities with substantial francophone presence.

The Atlas Tube Centre serves as the main recreation hub, offering three ice rinks, an indoor track, gymnasium, library, tennis courts, and an aquatics facility. Visitors can access diverse activities throughout the year in this centralized location.

During American Prohibition, Belle River became a hub for smuggling alcohol across the border into the United States. This era left an imprint on local storytelling and regional identity.

Location: Essex County

Inception: 1999

Shares border with: Grosse Pointe Shores, Kingsville

Website: http://townoflakeshore.on.ca

GPS coordinates: 42.25000,-82.68333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04