St John's Church, Port Stanley, Ontario

The village of Port Stanley, Ontario is located south of London on the shore of Lake Erie. Port Stanley has a large sheltered harbour that was used to transport coal and wood between Southwestern Ontario and the United States. Today, a commercial freshwater fishery operates from the harbour. Port Stanley Terminal Rail operates a tourist train between Port Stanley and St Thomas.

St John's was originally built as a Congregationalist church in 1852 and purchased by the Presbyterians in 1870. It is one of the oldest churches in Elgin County. The attractive white frame building is a fine example of pioneer architecture, with its classical shape and Gothic and Romanesque windows.

Special services include the Blessing of the Nets that is held in the afternoon on the first Sunday in February.