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Southampton, Ontario

Southampton is a community on the shores of Lake Huron in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. It is close to Port Elgin and is located at the mouth of the Saugeen River in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory.

Type City

Why go

  • Community in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Southampton Airport.

History

Southampton is a community on the shores of Lake Huron in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. It is close to Port Elgin and 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 since cottagers and campers spend vacation time in the area.

Where to stay

271 S Rankin St, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0, Canada · rosewoodcottages.com
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49 Huron St S, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0, Canada · driftwoodhaus.com
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100 N Rankin St, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0, Canada · southamptonqualityinn.ca
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53 Concession 12 West Arran, Allenford, ON N0H 1A0, Canada · bloomresorts.com
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107 High St, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0, Canada · chantrybreezes.com
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21 Huron St S, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0, Canada · thebeachmotel.ca
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183 Palmerston St, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0, Canada · themanormotel.ca
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278 Railway St, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

hamburger restaurants, hamburgers, pizza restaurants, steak restaurants · 146 High Street, Southampton, ON · thewalkerhouse.ca
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Airports

Wiarton Airport (YVV) 34 km to the centre
Wiarton, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Kincardine Municipal Airport (YKD) 38 km to the centre
Kincardine, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Southampton Airport 2 km to the centre
Southampton, ON, CA
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Southampton Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Southampton, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach