Amherstburg Town Council is set to vote on a proposal for a three-day celebration to mark the opening of the new Waterfront Festival Plaza during a meeting on May 25, 2026, at 6 p.m.
The proposed celebration would run from July 31 through August 2, coinciding with the Civic Holiday weekend. To fund the event, the town is considering a plan to redirect $30,000 that was previously set aside for the site’s development. This plaza is an expansion of King’s Navy Yard Park and is situated at the former site of the Duffy’s Tavern and Motor Inn on Dalhousie Street.
The town has invested just over $3 million in this project, which has included extensive soil testing and cleanup, as well as stabilizing the shoreline. The site construction phase also provided for new accessible walkways, lighting, landscaping, and the creation of the plaza itself.
In addition to the opening event, the council will discuss a potential partnership with Caldwell First Nation to create a sculptural art piece for the centre of the plaza. This installation would celebrate First Nations history, with plans for the town to work alongside the community to secure grant funding for the artwork.
Residents interested in these proposals can attend the Town of Amherstburg council meeting at 6 p.m. on May 25, 2026.
