The Municipality of Lakeshore continues to be a top destination for new residents and homes according to the 2021 Census, which showed a 10.4 percent increase in total population compared to 2016. In the same period, the Municipality added over 1,000 new homes.
We are 30 minutes from the USA border and Highway 401 travels right through Lakeshore going into Windsor and North America's busiest border crossing. Our north shore boasts a 250 slip marina, lakefront park and the largest beach on Lake St. Clair. The majority of urban area is concentrated around Country Road 22, providing a direct link to Tecumseh (population 25,000) and Windsor (population 200,000+) We offer low taxes and a high quality of life.
As for major industry and employers, we have a heavy concentration of auto related supply plants and tool and mold shops, as well as a labour force for similar industry in Windsor and region. Commercial property is concentrated along County Rd 22. Lakeshore also offers an 8 screen cinema as well as high definition virtual indoor golf complex, state of the art 36 hole miniature golf with animatronics and waterfalls, beach volleyball courts with outdoor pool tables, ping pong tables and horseshoe pits.
The Municipality recently completed all new state of the art water and sanitary plants, a new water tower, renovated the main street of our Belle River community, renovated our marina and waterfront park, doubled the beachfront and constructed the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (our multi-use recreation facility). Furthermore, the County of Essex continues to improve and expand County Road 22 from Tecumseh to Belle River, the main 4-lane arterial highway in the region.
Quality of Life
Interested in living on the water? In Lakeshore, waterfront property is affordable. We even have a unique community in Lighthouse Cove where every home has canal/water access to the river and lake.
Want fewer neighbors? We have rural communities for you.
Like urban neighborhoods and being close to everything? We have that too.
Lakeshore is served by five fire stations situated throughout the municipality and are equipped to handle all major (and minor) threats to life and property. Lakeshore Fire is part of the local 911 system.
The OPP conducts preventative policing programs including in-school programs and are dedicated to preserving the quality of life and security enjoyed by the community keeping Lakeshore in the top 10 safest communities in Ontario.
Windsor Essex Development Corporation
The WindsorEssex Development Corporation (Development Corporation) provides regional economic development services for Essex County.
The Development Corporation is a not-for-profit organization. Community leaders make up the board of the Corporation. The County of Essex and City of Windsor support the Development Corporation financially. The main focus of the organization is to develop and execute strategies to retain, expand, attract and help start up new businesses in the Windsor-Essex region.
A team of professional staff will assist you with all your location and investment decisions. They will work one-on-one with your business to assist in the process of locating in Windsor-Essex. Or, if you are considering expanding an existing business, the economic development experts at the Development Corporation will help you cut through red tape by providing the following 4 services:
- Resources that can connect you with the decision makers
- Identify and connect you with potential funders
- Help you network with partners and allies
- Link you to educational and training resources to meet your needs.
Lakeshore:
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