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Port Stanley Optimists

The Optimist Club of Port Stanley is a local service club chartered by Optimist International. Since our incorporation as a not for profit corporation in 1976 , our club members have been striving to make our community and the world a better place for our youngest and most vulnerable citizens. Members recognize that we must contribute something to the life of the community from which we and our families draw our daily benefits. ×

PHD-Progressive Hockey Development

PHD offers professional instruction to players that are looking to raise their game to the next level. The first program of its kind in the area, PHD uses cutting edge training and teaching methods to push players outside their comfort zone. PHD provides the progressive platforms players require to reach for the highest levels of performance and technique. Mike Ellis Bio Owner, Founder and Head Instructor Progressive Hockey Development Mike is an experienced and focused individual with a real passion for skating and skill development in today's fast paced game. Mike has played and coached against top hockey nations throughout Europe and has absorbed and developed many teaching techniques that he shares with all athletes he works with. As a coach an instructor Mike believes in detail and technique. He believes the old theory of 10,000 repetitions to master a skill can be drastically reduced through delivering a detailed progression based plan and providing the right information to the athlete. This higher level of detail helps the athlete to absorb the information with more focus.×

GT's On The Beach

Voted #1 on CNN’s 2013 “Best Beach Bars” Facebook poll! A 400 seat patio right on the main beach in Port Stanley, we are “…arguably the best beach bar north of the Caribbean” (Toronto Star, Aug 18, 2009) Soak up the sun with an icy margarita, join a game on our 8 beach volleyball courts, or take a dip in beautiful Lake Erie. Don’t be surprised at our GREAT menu. We feature locally caught Lake Erie Perch, lots of fresh scratch made menu items and don’t forget to try our DESSERT NACHOS! They are fantastic! Cheer on the bands on LIVE MUSIC WEEKENDS!! Don’t forget to book early for Lobster Nights! Enjoy a real East Coast lobster cooked on deck followed by the Celtic tunes of The Sheridan Band! By reservation only, 519.782.4555! See you at GT’s Bar & Grill this summer!×