Old Port Dalhousie is a picturesque harbour front community, with an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and historic sites. This is where tall ships once entered the first three Welland Canals. Port Dalhousie is a living museum of the 19th Century architecture, with the lighthouses on the pier, shops, restaurants, theatre and a 5 cent carousel along the restored waterfront promenade. For the past 100 years the community has hosted rowers from around the world in the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta.

The beach at Lakeside Park is now a favourite summer fun spot for residents and visitors alike, and during the warm months, snack bar and restroom facilities are open to the public. A covered picnic pavilion lies close to the harbour, providing shade
from the sun and protection from the elements.
You can walk to Old Port from Bala Place
Bed and Breakfast in just 15 minutes, or
2 minutes by car.

Stroll along the sandy beach or take the Harbour Walkway and catch a sunset on the pier. Explore bookstores, galleries, gift shops and fashion boutiques. Enjoy a unique selection of casual
and fine dining establishments. Whatever the
season, Port Dalhousie will captivate and
enchant you.

The century-old Looff Carousel:
This colourful musical delight is a thrill for children
of all ages. The sound of carnival music, laughing children and brightly coloured horses remind us of a more innocent age. You can still enjoy the Carousel for only 5 cents a ride. The unique wooden merry-go-round was built in 1898, and restored in the 1970s. The Carousel is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Victoria Day weekend until Labour Day.