Edward's Guidebook for Crystal Beach
Kids activities
Part zoo, part playground, part sculpture garden- safari niagara is a family friendly day trip that offers great value and even more fun for children of all ages. All inclusive pricing gets you access to all the animal exhibits plus all the playgrounds , bouncy pillows and rope course. (There’s even a small rope course for toddlers to join in the fun!)
74 locals recommend
Safari Niagara
2821 Stevensville RdPart zoo, part playground, part sculpture garden- safari niagara is a family friendly day trip that offers great value and even more fun for children of all ages. All inclusive pricing gets you access to all the animal exhibits plus all the playgrounds , bouncy pillows and rope course. (There’s even a small rope course for toddlers to join in the fun!)
Outdoor Activities
A great beach to visit. Recently renovated including a new playground and picnic pavilion. Updates include a beach mat that improves accessibility for the who use wheelchairs or walkers so all can enjoy the beach.
6 locals recommend
Crystal Beach Life
4130 Erie RdA great beach to visit. Recently renovated including a new playground and picnic pavilion. Updates include a beach mat that improves accessibility for the who use wheelchairs or walkers so all can enjoy the beach.
Sand & Cycles
4028 Erie RdFriendly service, reasonable rates and offering guided tours
Recently awarded the friendliest golf club in the region - this place brings the sport of golf to all and does it with a style all their own. Just minutes down the road from Crystal Beach in neighboring Port Colborne. Tremendous value and fun for your golfing enjoyment.
10 locals recommend
Whisky Run Golf Club
631 Lorraine RdRecently awarded the friendliest golf club in the region - this place brings the sport of golf to all and does it with a style all their own. Just minutes down the road from Crystal Beach in neighboring Port Colborne. Tremendous value and fun for your golfing enjoyment.
Multi use trail stretching from Fort Erie 16 km west to Port Colborne. Primarily running along an abandoned rail line this trail is suitable for novice riders/hikers and children for a group excursion for the whole family.
Friendship Trail
Friendship TrailMulti use trail stretching from Fort Erie 16 km west to Port Colborne. Primarily running along an abandoned rail line this trail is suitable for novice riders/hikers and children for a group excursion for the whole family.
One of the premier golf clubs in the area with two championship courses to test any skill level.
34 locals recommend
Legends on the Niagara Golf Course
9561 Niagara PkwyOne of the premier golf clubs in the area with two championship courses to test any skill level.
Food scene
Ice cream stand - open till 9 most night unless they run out. (Word has it they run out of popular flavours on the July and August long weekends - so plan your indulgence accordingly!). Has good selection of ice cream, shakes and sundaes. A few dairy free alternatives available too.
8 locals recommend
The Chill Shack
4056 Erie RdIce cream stand - open till 9 most night unless they run out. (Word has it they run out of popular flavours on the July and August long weekends - so plan your indulgence accordingly!). Has good selection of ice cream, shakes and sundaes. A few dairy free alternatives available too.
Coffee, pastries and paninis - and a wonderful location just steps from the beach.
24 locals recommend
Crystal Ball Cafe
4028 Erie RdCoffee, pastries and paninis - and a wonderful location just steps from the beach.
South Coast Cookhouse
423 Derby RdLarge menu with lots of perennial favourites.
When you absolutely need your mega dose of vegan smoothie goodness in Crystal Beach - you go here.
Fueled Fresh Smoothies and Vegan Eatery
408 Derby RdWhen you absolutely need your mega dose of vegan smoothie goodness in Crystal Beach - you go here.
Craft beer and tapas served on a renovated church building.
44 locals recommend
Brimstone Brewing Company
209 Ridge Rd NCraft beer and tapas served on a renovated church building.
Friendly spot that’s usually busy - for good food and good times in nearby Ridgeway.
27 locals recommend
Trailside Bar And Grill
282 Ridge Rd NFriendly spot that’s usually busy - for good food and good times in nearby Ridgeway.
Shopping
Literally something for everyone - stop in to grab yourself a new favourite item or make a day of it. Good dining options are available with very nice outdoor lounge areas including a children’s play area.
325 locals recommend
Outlet Collection at Niagara
300 Taylor RdLiterally something for everyone - stop in to grab yourself a new favourite item or make a day of it. Good dining options are available with very nice outdoor lounge areas including a children’s play area.