A vintage building sitting on a prime location on Port Stanley’s harbour could soon house a new southwestern Ontario lakeside attraction.

Central Elgin Council is expected to approve a $1.4 million lease to own deal to create a new microbrewery and restaurant at the Dominion of Canada (DOC) building.

The structure is only a few metres south of Port Stanley’s downtown and historic lift bridge. It’s also a short walk away from the main beach.

However, its current condition will mean substantial renovations are needed, including the interior, patios and a new boat dock.

The London-based developers behind the project are no strangers to Port Stanley. Domus & Wasko Developments are already residential builders in the area.

Michael Mescia of Domus acknowledges renovating a 92-year-old building is different than new construction, but he feels his firm is up to the challenge.

“The structure itself actually fits our use perfectly. It is a nice kind of rectangle. Ceilings are high and it has that industrial vibe to it, which kind of ties to the restaurant and brewery.”

To developers will lease DOC for five years before having an option to buy. The total estimated cost, including the renovations, is $3.5 million.

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