"Belle River" Belle River by kris-t

Belle River Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 219 photos

Home is where the soul wants to be

Belle River is a small community in Essex County, Ontario on the south shore of Lake St. Clair within the town of Lakeshore.

Population of Belle River, according to the 2001 census, is 4,887. The population occupies an area of 3.56 km² for a density of 1 372.8 people per km².

The settlement of this area began after a survey in 1793.

As a regional shipping point in the 1850s, Belle River enjoyed a certain amount of prosperity. Throughout most of the 19th century, milling was the major industry in this small community founded by French settlers from the Detroit River area.

It was also know for it's bootlegging during the US prohibition. A mule would cross frozen lake ST Clair with wiskey for the parched American's waiting on the other side.

Annual Classic Car Cruise

Annual Sunsplash Festival, 2011

Last visit to Belle River: Jul 2011
Intro Updated Jul 17, 2011
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On The Water - Miniature Golf course Sports & Outdoors (1)

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Antique & Classic Boat Show Things to Do (3)

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Captain Nikolas Restaurant - Belle River

Captain Nikolas Restaurant Restaurants (4)

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Yaqui Aug 18, 2012 at 11:18 AM

The Antique Classice Boat Show and the Miniature Golf looks such fun. I enjoyed your page here!
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Nemorino Oct 21, 2011 at 3:19 AM

This looks like a nice little town. That’s a funny wooden vehicle in your lead photo!