Beautiful Westport, Ontario

Instead of a garden tour today, let’s all hop on the ‘Plowing Through Life’ tour bus and head over to quaint Westport, a village north of my city in Eastern Ontario. I have visited this area twice this summer. The first time, friends took my daughter and I along with them on a day trip. And the second time, I drove up with my husband who wasn’t able to make it the first time because he was working. This worked out very well, because I quickly discovered that one trip is not enough. You’ll want to visit again and again.

The village of Westport was incorporated as an independent municipality in 1904, and is one of Ontario’s smallest municipalities. The first settlers to the Westport area arrived in the period between 1810 and 1820. Like much of the surrounding area, Westport received a large number of Irish immigrants in the 1840s through the 1860s, following the Great Famine.

Such a cool sign.

The downtown core has been preserved as it was in the 19th century, which makes this area a heritage destination.

One of the most attractive features is the charming specialty shops in which you’ll find unique and attractive items. Here’s a peak at some of the things you’ll see.

When my daughter and I went down with friends, we toured many of the stores. I was delighted by some of the things being sold.

This has to be the most interesting thing I saw.

On the visit with my husband, we spent a considerable amount of time at the Westport Harbour taking photos and enjoying the view.

Isn’t this area lovely? There’s no question that I’m always happiest by the water.

Both visits included a wonderful lunch on the patio of the restaurant in The Cove Country Inn, which overlooks the Westport Pond. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is relaxing and the view is spectacular.

My daughter on the right pretending the camera is not aimed at her.

I could sit here for hours with my thoughts and a good book in hand.

This is such a beautiful spot to relax in.

And during both visits, we couldn’t head back home before treating ourselves to ice cream.

We didn't get our ice cream from here, but I love the sign.

There are only 645 permanent residents in the village, but thousands of visitors and cottagers drop in each year. I can certainly understand the appeal now that I’ve been there. Westport is a truly lovely place.

I hope you enjoyed this week's tour. Have a beautiful Sunday, everyone.

Beautiful Westport, Ontario