2026 Spring Road Erosion
Since the Melbourne St. resurfacing and the 2026 spring rainfall, there has been severe erosion from misdirected rain runoff impacting the ability of residents to safely navigate to the beach on foot and by vehicle. These first photos are of the driveways that have...
How does ACW’s Short-Term Rental Bylaw stack up?
ACW Council will be voting to pass a motion to approve the STR Bylaw at the Dec 2nd Council Meeting. If passed, the bylaw will come into effect in January 2026. If you have reservations in place for next summer, it’s important you review the bylaw and be prepared to...
Public Feedback – 2025 STR Survey
Context In 2024, ACW pursued public opinion on the implementation of a Short Term Rental Bylaw. They had an amazing 700+ responses! The recent October 2025 survey however, only received 67. You can download and review the detailed responses below.In the recent...
Short-Term Rental Licensing as of January 2026
This bylaw affects just about everyone in ACW. If you rent your cottage a few weeks or all season, live in the vicinity of a short-term rental, you are local and need to book for overflow accommodation, or run a small business that caters to visitors in our community.
Christ Church Port Albert
The building of Christ Church was led by the Rev.J. Carrie, and completed in 1889.
ACW Short-Term Rental Licensing UPDATE
UPDATE: Short-Term Rental Regulation Proposed Public Consultation Plan The special committee tasked coming up with a licensing plan for short-term rentals in ACW has reported to Council that they recommend a public consultation before implementing the program with the...
ACW Septic Inspection Process and Deficiencies
ACW provided PACA with a presentation that gives more detail regarding the septic inspection process and what kind of deficiencies they found in the first round of inspections. In conversation with the township and the inspector, of the 27% deficiencies found in the...
ACW Septic Inspections
The second round of septic inspections begins June 10, 2025 between Mackenzie Camp Road and Nile Road, including Port Albert. Look for your appointment time and form to come in the mail.
ACW Garbage Collection Update
UPDATE: Mar 4 2025: WM provides alternate plan for lakeshore communities.PACA shared a letter outlining citizens' concerns with ACW Council in preparation for the WM presentation. Just prior to the meeting, some of these concerns were acknowledged in an update that...
ACW Fireworks (Noise and Sound) Bylaw
Fireworks are permitted between dusk and 11pm on the two (2) days before and on the relevant statutory holiday: New Year’s Day, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day.
ACW Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing
ACW voted to regulate Short Term Rentals (STR) at the July 16th Council meeting. Learn more about the results of their STR survey in this post.
Huron Clean Water Project
The Huron Clean Water Project (HCWP) funds water quality improvement projects in Huron County. The grants help cover costs for projects that enhance and protect water quality on various properties.
12th Annual Port Albert BBQ
Get your tickets before July 31st! This year’s theme is Wild, Wild West. Check out this post to find out where you can get your tickets.
ACW Agrees to Fund Beach Port-a-Potties
Thanks to the PADRS for initiating the request to ACW. ACW will include Port-a-Potties for Port Albert in their recreation budget moving forward.
Changes to the Conservation Act
Effective April 1, 2024, changes to the Conservation Act come into effect that are relevant to Port Albert cottagers and residents.