Living in Crystal Beach Ontario
Cottages on the Crystal Beach Dunes
Over 40 cottages in Crystal Beach Hill front the lakeshore. Crystal Beach Hill Cottagers Organization is a family-oriented community in the dunes. Many of these cottages have been owned by families for generations. Homes in Crystal Beach Hill offer views of the beach, Lake Erie and Point Abino.
Crystal Beach Tennis & Yacht Club
Crystal Beach Tennis & Yacht Club opened in 1992 as a gated community on the land formerly taken by the amusement park. The club owns what is left of the original pier. The town runs a public park with a post-launch and picnic area east of the club: Crystal Beach Waterfront.
Crystal Beach Income Real Estate
Among the homes and cottages in Crystal Beach are income producing rentals and Bed & Breakfast establishments. Renting allows families to live in the cities while owning vacation homes in Crystal Beach. Many of the original motor hotels have been re-purposed also. The Ontario Hotel has become apartments and others have become stores. Crystal Beach Motel, Lakeside Motel and Homewood Hotel remain today.
History of Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach Park started as a camp and was named for its clear waters. The heyday history is documented in several books and documentaries. The employees of Crystal Beach Park built their cottages on the sand dunes. This allowed them to be close to work.
The substantial change happened when sideshows and the big Crystal Beach Amusement Park arrived. Patrons were shuttled by steamboat. At its peak 20,000 visitors a day would pass through the area, the number boosted by the large 3000-passenger ships coming from major cities. A Scenic Railway, rides and roller coasters, entertainment and many unique offerings created 101 years of memories at Crystal Beach Park.
Real Estate Agents – Crystal Beach Ontario
Find out more about Canada’s Crystal Beach real estate, including Lake Erie waterfront properties. Contact D. W. Howard Realty Ltd, Brokerage at (905) 894-1703.
