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Cronmiller's At the Bridge.

Captained pontoon charters on Long Point Bay plus canoe and kayak rentals on Big Creek, family-run since 1944

Cronmiller's At the Bridge
01 — About

The brief.

Cronmiller's At the Bridge is a third-generation family-run operation on Hwy. 59 South at the bridge entering Long Point, Ontario, on the north shore of Lake Erie. Operating since 1944, the property sits between Big Creek and Long Point Bay and runs four published offerings: a captained 24-foot pontoon charter on the bay, single-kayak and two-person canoe rentals on Big Creek inside the National Wildlife Reserve, and a public boat launch with seasonal dockage. Hosts Richie or Judy captain the pontoon — it is not a self-drive rental. The 2026 season opens May 16 for paddling rentals and runs through Thanksgiving for charters and dockage; the operation is closed Tuesdays in peak season and accepts cash only.

02 — Programs

4. ways in.

  1. 01

    Pontoon Boat Charter

    For: Sightseeing groups of 6 adults (or 8–10 with a mix of children and adults); fishing groups of up to 6. Kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.When: May 24 through Thanksgiving

    A captained 24-foot pontoon cruise on Long Point Bay — hosts Richie or Judy drive while passengers fish for bass and perch, sightsee, picnic, or swim at the Pottahawk Point sandbar. The boat is wheelchair accessible with an indoor washroom and change room. Reservations by phone only.

    $135.00 per hour (taxes included); minimum $335.00 for 2.5 hours; 3 hrs $400.00; 4 hrs $535.00; 5 hrs $675.00; 6 hrs $800.00. Bait $15.00 per person. Cash only.

  2. 02

    Canoe Rental

    For: Up to 2 people per canoe; paddlers staying on Big Creek and inside the National Wildlife Reserve (canoes are not permitted on Long Point Bay open waters)When: May 15 – June 30 weekends or by appointment; July–August 8 am–6 pm daily, closed Tuesdays; Sept.–Oct. weekends or by appointment

    Two-person canoes for paddling Big Creek and the adjacent National Wildlife Reserve, launched from the property at the bridge. Reservations required — call before heading out, as the operator is closed Tuesdays and runs limited weekend-only hours in the shoulder months.

    Half-day (up to 4 hours) $50.00; full day (6 hours) $70.00. Cash only.

  3. 03

    Kayak Rental

    For: Single paddlers; sit-in single kayaksWhen: May 15 – June 30 weekends or by appointment; July–August 8 am–6 pm daily, closed Tuesdays; Sept.–Oct. weekends or by appointment

    Sit-in single kayaks for Big Creek and the National Wildlife Reserve, weather permitting. Same restricted waters as the canoe rentals — not for Long Point Bay open-water paddling. Reservation required and rentals are cash-only with no on-site ATM.

    Half-day (up to 4 hours) $40.00; full day (6 hours) $60.00. Cash only.

  4. 04

    Boat Launch & Seasonal Dockage

    For: Recreational boaters needing a Big Creek / Long Point Bay launch point or a seasonal slipWhen: Boat Launch available when ice-free; Open Dockage May 24 through Thanksgiving

    A public boat launch at the bridge and seasonal open-dockage slips on Big Creek, priced flat to 18 ft with a per-foot surcharge for larger vessels.

    Boat Launch $20.00 per use; Open Dockage $700.00 (HST included) per season up to 18 ft, with $20.00 per ft after that for anything larger. Cash only.

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Family-operated since 1944, currently in its third generationSource ↗
  2. 0224-foot pontoon boat is captained by hosts Richie or Judy — not a self-drive rentalSource ↗
  3. 03Pontoon boat is kid-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and equipped with an indoor washroom and change roomSource ↗
  4. 04Canoe and kayak rentals are restricted to Big Creek and the adjacent National Wildlife Reserve — not Long Point Bay open watersSource ↗
  5. 05Cash only — no ATM on site, and all pontoon-charter pricing is taxes-includedSource ↗
  6. 06Open dockage is $700.00 per season (HST included) up to 18 ft, with a $20.00 per-foot surcharge over 18 ftSource ↗
  7. 072026 season opens May 16 for canoe/kayak rentals and pontoon charters; closed Tuesdays in peak seasonSource ↗
  8. 08Located on Hwy. 59 South at the bridge entering Long PointSource ↗
  9. 09Live bait shop discontinued as of 2026; trailer sites fully booked with seasonal trailers and no new trailer rentals available for the 2026 summer seasonSource ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
7
aqhi · high
UV Index
2.4
scale 0–11
Humidity
36%
relative
Wind
12 km/h
Southwest
Temp
+20°
H 22° · L 10°
Sun
05:46 / 20:53
15h 7m daylight
C
POOR AIR QUALITY

AQHI 7 — sensitive groups stay indoors.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Phone (Mobile)
(519) 802-6267
Address
1002 George Lane, Long Point, Ontario, N0E 1M0
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AER’s guide to Cronmiller's At the Bridge · Compiled from atthebridge.caLast verified 2026-05-29