Entertainment is a way of life in Erie.
The social life of the city's many, diverse neighborhoods has revolved around their respective social clubs, taverns and coffee shops for as long as anyone can remember. In other words, Erie is a town of people who like to go out and a treasure trove of intriguing places for visitors of any taste. A major ingredient of the glue that binds Erie's communities together is sports, and visitors couldn't ask for better quality or value in the sporting opportunities open to them. The Erie Otters are the hottest game in town for 2001, leading the Ontario Hockey League in points and ranking among the top 10 teams in the Canadian Hockey League. The OHL game is fast-paced and played by talented juniors whose next stop is frequently the National Hockey League.