Lifestyles

Lakeshore is a community which has its roots in  the 18th Century.

Its first inhabitants traveled east by water (the only way at that time) from the river’s edge settlements of the French Crown lands of what is now Windsor to where “La Belle Riviere” (Belle River) meets Lake St. Clair.

Needless to say, after arriving, they put aside any sentiment about returning across the ocean to their native France.

Their legacy? A bustling, historic, venturesome community just a short distance from a huge U.S./Canadian metropolitan area, yet intimate enough for many people to know one another.

Lakeshore residents can choose from a mix of urban, rural or lakefront homesite's. The Lighthouse Cove area features a series of canals on which each resident enjoys direct waterfront access to Lake St. Clair, not to mention one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. Smaller traditional communities, or "neighbourhoods", such as Woodslee and St. Joachim provide a picturesque country setting with modern services.

Lakeshore has its own festivals too. The summertime Sunsplash, presented by the Belle River Business Improvement Area, combines a carnival and a classic car display among other family activities. New for 2008 is Rendezvous Belle Riviere, a celebration of the area's rich French heritage. Also new for 2008 is, Lakefest, a celebration of classic music from the 60's, 70's and 80's.

Looking for something more traditional? The annual Comber Fair represents one of the oldest agricultural fairs in Ontario. Held in august the Comber Fair includes lawn mower races, 4H competitions, horse competitions, a demolition derby, a parade and many more events designed to please children of all ages.

Just a few short miles from Lakeshore, the Windsor/Detroit area provides all of the trappings of a large metropolitan centre. World class gaming, like Caesar's Windsor, professional sports, theatre, museums, a growing list of nationally rated public access golf courses and some of the finest waterfront parks on the planet are sure to satisfy even the most discriminating of consumers.

And the list doesn't end there! We are blessed in that our region is also one of the most biologically diverse in Canada. Essex County, including Lakeshore, is regarded as one of the world's best locations for birding. Bordered on the north by more than 35 kilometres of Lake St. Clair, Lakeshore boasts a multitude of water based activities, including boating, fishing, events at one of our busy marinas or just a day at the beach in our beautiful Lakeview Park.

So if you're looking for big city amenities with a friendly rural attitude, and residential choices which span the entire socio-economic spectrum, Lakeshore is the place!

For further information and confidential assistance, contact Ruth Coursey, Chief Administrative Officer at (519) 728-2700 or via email at rcoursey@lakeshore.ca.

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