Hotels In Port Rowan, Ontario
First named Cartwright's Landing, after John Cartwright who
arrived in 1793, Port Rowan has been known as Wolven's Landing and
Dutcher's Corners, as subsequent settlers held title to the land. In
1819, Port Rowan was named for Colonel Rowan, secretary to the
Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada. Port Rowan has long serviced
the needs of surrounding areas with numerous stores and businesses.
The Port Rowan area offers everything from birding, boating,
fishing, sailing and camping to winter ice fishing. Numerous
accommodations are available in the area. Canada's first Forestry
Station Interpretive Centre is located nearby, as well as the
national headquarters of Bird Studies Canada, and the village and
mill at Backus Heritage Conservation Education Centre. And for sun
worshippers, Long Point's sandy beaches are just minutes to the
south.
- Harbour Resort Motel & Cottages
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