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BayhamBayham, Ontario
Give Bayham one full day: the submarine and lighthouse at Port Burwell, then the beach. Sleep one night in Port Burwell, or day-trip from Port Stanley or Aylmer.
Bayham is a rural municipality in Elgin County on the Lake Erie shore, made up of small communities: Port Burwell, Straffordville, Vienna, Eden and others. Almost everything a visitor wants sits in Port Burwell, the lakeside village with a submarine, a lighthouse museum, a theatre and a provincial park beach. It is a one-day stop, best paired with Port Stanley or Aylmer rather than treated as a base.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (most attractions closed)
- Airports
- YYZ · YHM
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bayham911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Ontario Provincial Police (non-emergency)1-888-310-1122
- Telehealth Ontario (health advice, 24 h)1-866-797-0000
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bayham, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyVery safe: this is farmland and a small lakeside village.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-888-310-1122 Ontario Provincial Police (non-emergency) · 1-866-797-0000 Telehealth Ontario (health advice, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYYZ Toronto Pearson (About 2 h 30 min by car via Highway 401 and County Road 19; the usual arrival airport for this area.).
- Getting aroundA car is close to essential: the communities are spread over farmland and there is no local bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a diner breakfastC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
- Street or quick mealBurger or sandwich plateC$14–22 (≈ US$11–16)
- BeerDraught beer in a pubC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Museum or sight ticketMarine museum and lighthouse, adultC$3 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedProvincial park campsite (tent), a night, per roomC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B room in Port Burwell, a night, per roomC$165 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedB&B room in Port Burwell, a night, per roomC$240 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$300 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YYZ Toronto Pearson (About 2 h 30 min by car via Highway 401 and County Road 19; the usual arrival airport for this area.) · YHM John C. Munro Hamilton (About 1 h 45 min by car; smaller, fewer routes.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bayham: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
12 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
10 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is close to essential: the communities are spread over farmland and there is no local bus. The nearest bus and train stations are about 50 km away in Ingersoll. From Toronto it is about 200 km: Highway 401 west, then south on Culloden Line (County Road 10) and east on County Road 30, or County Road 19 south into Port Burwell. In the village itself you can walk between the submarine, lighthouse, beach and restaurants in 10–15 minutes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Car via County Road 19 and Highway 3, about 45 km (28 mi)Car via County Road 19 and Highway 3, about 28 mi (45 km)
Beach, harbour and a bigger restaurant choice; the natural second stop on this shore.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via County Road 30 and Highway 3, about 30 km (19 mi)Car via County Road 30 and Highway 3, about 19 mi (30 km)
Small town with a wildlife area and birding nearby; useful for supplies.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via Highway 6 south, about 70 km (43 mi)Car via Highway 6 south, about 43 mi (70 km)
Bigger beach town with a pier and Friday the 13th motorcycle meets.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car via Highway 3 and County Road 25, about 45 km (28 mi)Car via Highway 3 and County Road 25, about 28 mi (45 km)
Railway and Elgin County museum town; worth it only if you like small-city museums.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Highway 3 and County Road 24, about 60 km (37 mi)Car via Highway 3 and County Road 24, about 37 mi (60 km)
Nothing here you cannot get closer to Port Burwell.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Port Burwell village
Walk to the submarine, lighthouse, beach and restaurants. Two B&Bs and a marina campground; book ahead in July and August.
Port Burwell Provincial Park campground
Treed, level sites a short drive from the lake; the practical choice for families and tent campers.
Straffordville and Vienna
Inland hamlets with cheaper rooms and a diner; you need a car for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$80–130 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$130–220 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B room in Port Burwell1 × 1 night × C$165 | C$165 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Submarine interior tour, adult2 × C$28 | C$55 |
| Marine museum and lighthouse, adult2 × C$3 | C$6 |
| Provincial park day use, per vehicle1 × C$21 | C$21 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$62 |
| Trip total≈ C$340 per person per day, bed included | C$679≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a diner breakfast | C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Fish and chips (Lake Erie perch) | C$18–28 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Burger or sandwich plate | C$14–22 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Draught beer in a pub | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Submarine interior tour, adult | C$27.50 (≈ US$20) |
| Marine museum and lighthouse, adult | C$3 (≈ US$3) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Most attractions run mid-May to early September only; outside that window expect closed doors.
- Submarine interior tours are not open to children under 8, and reservations are strongly recommended.
- The lighthouse interior has been closed to the public; check before you count on going up.
- Summer weekends fill the provincial park and village parking; arrive before 10:00.Summer weekends fill the provincial park and village parking; arrive before 10:00 AM.
- No local transit: without a car you are limited to the village.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Ontario Provincial Police (non-emergency)
- 1-888-310-1122
- Telehealth Ontario (health advice, 24 h)
- 1-866-797-0000
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- OPP non-emergency1-888-310-1122
- Telehealth Ontario1-866-797-0000
Embassy
No consulates here. US citizens: consulate general in Toronto. UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland: high commissions or embassies in Ottawa.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Toronto → Port Burwell by car: about 200 km (124 mi), 2 h 30 min, fuel roughly C$25–35 (≈ US$19–30)about 124 mi (200 km), 2 h 30 min, fuel roughly C$25–35 (≈ US$19–30)
- Provincial park day use, per vehicle: about C$21 (≈ US$16)
- Submarine interior tour, adult: C$27.50 (≈ US$20); under 8 not permitted
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
- A table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is the lighthouse open today? — Is the lighthouse open today?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
English is the only language you need.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bayham. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (most attractions closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YYZ and YHM: drive times field-checked, last-ferry and park-gate cutoffs, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for Port Burwell village: submarine, lighthouse, museum, theatre, beach and the two pubs, with opening windows.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (HMCS Ojibwa, marine museum and lighthouse, Periscope Playhouse, Port Burwell Provincial Park) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and hostile arrival fixtures (park gate closed, submarine sold out, storm on the lake) so gates A–D can go green.