Named after Sir Peregrine Maitland, who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1818 to 1828, Port Maitland straddles the mouth of the Grand River, where it empties into the northern shore of Lake Erie. In 1815, the Royal Navy commenced construction of the Grand River Naval Depot on the present site of Port Maitland...
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Visitor Info
From Hamilton/Toronto-At Dunnville. Follow Dunnville Road # 3 (formerly # 3 Hwy) until it becomes Main Street West. DO NOT make the turn at the high school. Continuing on Main Street West, turn right at the light and go over the bridge on Rainham Road (not marked) to Port Maitland Road, the first left after the bridge. Follow Port Maitland Road approximately three miles to a stop sign, and then turn left to stay on Port Maitland Road. When you reach the river turn right and continue to the end of the road. From Buffalo - At Dunnville. Follow Dunnville Road #3 (formerly # 3 Hwy) until it becomes Broad Street East. Turn left at Taylor Side Road and then take your next right. This road becomes Main Street East. Continue on Main Street East, then turn left at light and go over the bridge on Rainham Road (not marked) to Port Maitland Road, the first left after the bridge. Follow Port Maitland Road approximately three miles to a stop sign, then turn left to stay on Port Maitland Road. When you reach the river, turn right and continue to the end of the road. The lighthouse is owned by the Canadian Coast Guard. Grounds open, tower closed.