Waterslides are our jam. So, when I heard that Sherkston Shores on the banks of Fort Erie near Port Colbourne had waterslides, and cute cottages, and beachfront, well I was in. Same can be said for my teens, and trust me teens can sometimes be a hard sell. That’s the lovely thing about Sherkston Shores – it’s a beautiful beachfront location that truly is fun for all ages. Our Family Retreat Sherkston Shores welcomed several influencers for a blogger retreat this month over a four day weekend. The drive was manageable at a bit over 3 hours from London, Ontario. It is roughly the same amount of time from several suburbs of Toronto. And it is a short drive from New York as well. We checked the web site before arriving to see what kinds of activities they had available. Rock wall, paintball, swimming, bungee trampoline and boot camp? YES, PLEASE. So What is Sherkston Shores? There are 1500 homeowners at Sherkston Shores, and many different styles of units from doublewide to showpiece units with rooftop patios. If you rent, or are just popping in for a visit be sure to check out the model units. Another nice thing about Sherkston is the range of options available. The wide range of accommodations means there’s something to fit every size family and most budgets too. Cost: Weekly prices start at about $500 for rustic cabins. A cottage like the one we stayed in is a minimum of $1,000 a week to rent. Lakefront views are higher. Where is Sherkston Shores Community? Sherkston Shores is a beautiful, expansive, and clean resort lifestyle community. It’s just 20 minutes past Niagara Falls about as close to Port Colbourne as you can get. There are 560 acres of pure relaxation and entertainment here. You can rent cottages and stay for as little as a four day weekend or you can buy one and stay longer term. Cottages are air conditioned by the way. Arriving Let’s start at the beginning. Upon arrival you will be greeted at the welcome centre. If it is late then you will see the secur