Point Edward on the St. Clair River

Point Edward combines views of the St. Clair River with distinctive bridges and waterfront amenities. The Blue Water Bridge spans the river between Point Edward and Port Huron, Michigan. In town, you can combine riverside paths and parks with seasonal events, sports facilities and a distinctive memorial site.

Waterfront Park and riverside trails

The 13-acre Waterfront Park sits beneath the Bluewater Bridges and offers views across the St. Clair River. Visitors can watch boats pass by from the park, putting the river landscape and shipping traffic at the heart of a visit.

The route of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail also provides a clear point of reference: in Point Edward, the multi-use trail passes beneath the international Bluewater Bridge and continues to Waterfront Park. The park is therefore a named endpoint of this section of the trail. Across the wider Sarnia and Point Edward area, the Waterfront Trail is 26 km long in total. Of that, 9 km are off-road and 17 km are on low-traffic roads. These figures refer to the shared regional area, not Point Edward alone.

Things to do in Point Edward

In addition to river views, Waterfront Park has a soccer field and playground equipment. Visitors can also watch boats on the St. Clair River there. Point Edward also has a splash pad. The tennis courts are at the end of Monk Street, next to the sidewalk; they are a separate destination, not part of the park amenities described above.

The Bluewater Anglers Hatchery is located just north of the Bluewater Bridge. Bluewater Anglers operates a fish hatchery there in Point Edward. Its public outdoor area includes a pond where visitors can feed the fish. Visitor arrangements and sales details may vary.

Bluewater Anglers holds a two-day open house at the hatchery every spring, including tours of the facility. Exact dates may vary. Separate tours are available for organizations: these are arranged on request during the hatchery's operating cycle. If you are planning a visit, it is best to check the open house dates in advance or request a tour for your organization.

Seasonal markets and events

Point Edward hosts a seasonal farmers' market beneath the bridge. Dates and vendors may vary. Visitors can also sample French fries from stands beneath the bridge during the season. Both offerings are tied to the distinctive location beneath the bridges, but each has its own seasonal character.

Recurring activities include an annual sailboat race in Point Edward and fishing derbies in summer. For specific travel dates, it is worth checking event schedules in advance. This lets you include seasonal offerings in your plans without assuming they are available year-round.

Starlight Casino Point Edward offers live entertainment. Along with the farmers' market, waterfront competitions and recreational opportunities in the park, it shows how activities in town span several themes: the river and boats, sports, seasonal events and entertainment.

Souls Memorial and local history

Souls Memorial offers a different focus from the waterfront activities. It commemorates generations of ancestors who gathered at this place to trade, celebrate, teach and hold seasonal spiritual ceremonies. The memorial's garden plaza features traditional Anishinaabek Medicine Wheel symbols, shapes and colours. The memorial thus connects Point Edward's present-day recreational offerings with the memory of the site's importance to the community.

When choosing accommodation, you can consider which aspects of Point Edward are most appealing for your stay: the river and Waterfront Trail, seasonal activities, the hatchery or Souls Memorial. Local offerings vary by theme and season; for events and the open house, the dates are what matter.

Discover more destinations: Petrolia, Sarnia, Lambton Shores, Sombra.

For the broader travel overview: Lambton County.