The village is located about halfway between Port Elgin and the town of Kincardine.

Following the family tradition, Fred, at age 22, opened a general store in Port Elgin.

Notable citizens who have at one point called Port Elgin home:

Port Elgin is renowned for its beautiful sunsets.

Port Elgin and Southampton band shell concerts entertain music lovers throughout the summer.

He was principal of the Superior School at Port Elgin.

Port Elgin then defeated Collingwood 4-2 in the final series.

After a fire destroyed that business, he purchased a tannery at Port Elgin.

Port Elgin is the only major community along the route.

Red beds, or red-tinted sedimentary rocks, have a higher occurrence around Port Elgin.