Southampton

#897 among destinations in Canada

Town, Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Southampton is a community on the shores of Lake Huron in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, and close to Port Elgin. It is located at the mouth of the Saugeen River in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory. The size of the town is 6.44 square kilometres. The permanent population in 2016 was 3,678 but the summer population is higher, due to cottagers and campers spending vacation time in the area. ()

Elevation: 581 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°30'0"N, 81°22'1"W

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Southampton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saugeen Golf Club, Chantry Island Lighthouse, Port Elgin, Chantry Island.

2.3 miS
Golf
Saugeen Golf Club
58 min walk • The Saugeen Golf Club is located between the tourist towns of Southampton and Port Elgin in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, situated on Lake Huron.
1.9 miSW
Lighthouse
Chantry Island Lighthouse
48 min walk • The Chantry Island Lighthouse, officially known as Chantry Island Lightstation Tower, is a lightstation on Chantry Island, off the coast of Southampton, Ontario in Lake Huron.
4.6 miS
Town
Port Elgin
117 min walk • Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do in Port Elgin, with opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports at the beautiful Port Elgin Beach. The nearby MacGregor Point Provincial Park is a haven for hikers and nature lovers, with its network of scenic...
1.9 miW
Island
Chantry Island
50 min walk • Chantry Island is a small island in Lake Huron, south of the mouth of the Saugeen River and approximately a kilometre off the shores of the town of Southampton, Ontario. It is approximately 19 hectares in size and is a migratory bird sanctuary.