Directions

Planning your visit to Church on the Beach? We’ve outlined three sets of directions to make your trip easy:

Please note: The Town of Fort Erie charges $10 per person for beach access after 9:00 AM. If you arrive before 9:00 AM, beach entry is free.

Take I-190 north and cross the Peace Bridge into Canada.
After clearing customs and paying the toll, continue straight on the QEW heading toward Niagara Falls, Hamilton, and Toronto.
Pass the Concession Road exit and continue on the QEW for about half a mile.
Take the exit on the right for Thompson Road South.
The exit will loop you over the QEW and lead you toward Garrison Road (Highway 3).
At the traffic light at Garrison Road (you’ll see a Wal-Mart on your right), turn right onto Garrison Road (Highway 3).
Continue on Garrison Road for approximately 5.8 miles until you reach Gorham Road (Highway 116). Look for the Gateway Restaurant on the corner.
Turn left onto Gorham Road. You’re now headed directly toward Crystal Beach!
Continue on Gorham Road for 2.7 miles (it will become Ridgeway Road).
At the top of a small hill, you’ll come to a traffic light.
Continue through the light and drive another half mile, then turn right onto Erie Road (Route 11) just past the Tim Hortons.
Drive 5 or 6 blocks down Erie Road until you reach Ashwood Avenue. On the corner, you’ll see the Crystal Beach Mercantile — a great spot for crepes, waffles, and coffee.
Directly across from the Mercantile, you’ll see a paved path leading to the beach. Church on the Beach is located at the end of that path.

Take the QEW toward Fort Erie.
Exit at Sodom Road / Highway 116 South.
You’re now headed directly to Crystal Beach! Continue south on Sodom Road, which will change names as you go — it becomes Stevensville Road, then Gorham Road, and finally Ridgeway Road.
As you drive, you’ll pass over a hill with a water tower on your right.
About half a mile after the hill, turn right onto Erie Road (Route 11).
Continue 5 or 6 blocks down Erie Road to Ashwood Avenue. On the corner, you’ll see the Crystal Beach Mercantile — a perfect stop for crepes, waffles, and coffee.
Directly across from the Mercantile, you’ll see a paved path leading to the beach. Church on the Beach is located at the end of that path.

Take Garrison Road / Highway 3 east toward Fort Erie.
Drive past Empire Road and Point Abino Road (Route 112).
Turn right onto Gorham Road / Highway 116 South.
You’re now on the direct route to Crystal Beach! Stay on Gorham Road, which eventually becomes Ridgeway Road.
As you approach Crystal Beach, you’ll come to a stoplight at the top of a small hill.
Continue through the light and drive another half mile. Just past the Tim Hortons, turn right onto Erie Road (Route 11).
Go 5 or 6 blocks down Erie Road until you reach Ashwood Avenue. On the corner, you’ll spot the Crystal Beach Mercantile — a local favorite for crepes, waffles, and coffee.
Directly across from the Mercantile, you’ll see a paved path leading to the beach. Church on the Beach is located at the end of that path.