Port Elgin
Waterfront town living in Grey & Bruce.
What it’s like to live in Port Elgin, who it suits, what homes cost and how to get around — with live listings and local guidance from Kaitlynn Martins.
Lifestyle
Living in Port Elgin
Port Elgin is a waterfront community where the shoreline, marinas and beaches shape everyday life. Downtown and the waterfront are often walkable; outlying areas rely on the car.
Port Elgin is a community in the town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario, Canada. Originally named Normanton the town was renamed Port Elgin when it was incorporated in 1874, after James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, a former Governor General of the Province of Canada. Although road signs indicate the name Port Elgin, it is no longer an entity, per se. In 1998, the Town of Southampton, the Town of Port Elgin and Saugeen Township were amalgamated to form the Town of Port Elgin-Saugeen-Southampton. (Source: Wikipedia)
Who it’s best for
Utilities & services
In-town homes are typically on municipal services; shoreline and outlying properties may use well and septic.