Grand Bend

Grand Bend is a community of about 3,000 people (2021) in Huron County on the shores of Lake Huron.

Grand Bend is 68 km from London, Ontario , north on Highway 4, west on County Road 4, then north on County Road 81.

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🌍 The Lambton Heritage Museum , 10035 Museum Road ( 7 km south of Grand Bend ), ☏ +1 519-243-2600 . W F Sa 11AM-4PM, Th 11AM-8:30PM . In the Main Exhibit Centre, you can study the human and natural history of Lambton County and browse through one of the largest collections of pressed glass and local County furniture. Thete are 7 outdoor buildings and gardens to explore. Adults $5, students (13+) $4, seniors (65+) $4, children (4-12) $3, ages 4 and under free . ( updated Feb 2023 ) 🌍 Huron Country Playhouse , 70689 B Line , ☏ +1 519-238-6000 . 650 seats in the mainstage auditorium and 300 seats in the Playhouse II auditorium. Free parking is available. Infrared hearing and wheelchair access are available to patrons who require special assistance. ( updated Jul 2018 ) Grand Bend Motorplex , 70292 Bullock Line , ☏ +1 519-238-7223 . A dragstrip that hosts an International Hot Rod Association race and the IHRA Canadian Nationals, Canada's longest running and largest drag race. ( updated Jul 2018 )

Hike the marked and maintained hiking trails. 🌍 The Pinery Provincial Park , 9526 Lakeshore Road ( 7 km south of Grand Bend ), ☏ +1 519-243-2220 . A 2500-ha park with 10 km of sand beach on the shores of Lake Huron. Extremely rare and fragile Oak Savanna and Coastal Dune Ecosystems with extraordinary biodiversity – over 800 vascular plants, over 300 bird species. Sunsets here are ranked by National Geographic as among the “Top 10 Best in the World”. Excellent year-round outdoor recreation in rare forests and rolling dunes. 10 walking trails, a 14-km bike trail and 38 km of groomed ski trails. Rent a canoe, hydro bike, paddleboat or a kayak to explore the Old Ausable Channel wetland. Riverside Campground is open year-round beside Old Ausable Channel and has electrical, non-electrical and pull-through sites. Burley Campground, open from May to September, is the furthest away from the main gate. Its sites are nestled between older pines and within close walking distance of the beach. No electricity or pull-through sites. Dunes Campground is within easy walking distance of the beach, outdoor amphitheatre and Visitor Centre. Electrical, pop-up trailer and tent sites from May to September. $8.50 . ( updated Jul 2018 )

🌍 Paddingtons Pub Eatery , 18 Ontario St N , ☏ +1 519-238-5788 . W Th Su 11:30AM-9PM, F Sa 11:30AM-10PM . British pub. ( updated Feb 2023 ) F.I.N.E. A Restaurant , 42 Ontario Street South ( south of the main intersection on highway 21 ), ☏ +1 519-238-6224 . Tu-Sa 11:30AM-2PM, Tu-Su 5PM-close . Regional cuisine with daily specials, using local fresh ingredients. Open year round, with off-season hours. Lunch $25_21, dinner mains $28-35 . ( updated Jul 2018 )

🌍 Dark Horse Estate Winery , 70665 B Line , ☏ +1 519-238-5000 , [email protected] . daily 11AM to close . Wine by the glass on the patio with charcuterie and cheese boards. Public wine tours & tastings (at 2PM): 45 minutes, includes a guided walk through grounds and facility while sampling three of wines - $15 per person. Available most days - call or email to confirm. ( updated Jul 2018 )

Oakwood Inn & Resort , 70671 Bluewater Hwy , ☏ +1 519-238-2324 , toll-free: +1-800-387-2324 . 124 rooms, suites and cottages; 18-hole par 70 golf course, driving range & putting green; dining room & pub; private beach access; indoor pool, sauna and hot tub; children’s play area; fire pit; games room. ( updated Jul 2018 ) Bonnie Doon Manor-on-the Beach , 16 Government Rd . The only motel in Grand Bend that is right at the beach. Child-friendly and pet-friendly. Its buildings are smoke-free. June 15-early Sep: double $280-295, suite $425 . ( updated Jul 2018 ) Rock Glen Family Resort , 8685 Rock Glen Rd, Arkona , ☏ +1 519-828-3456 , toll-free: +1-800-265-7597 . Family resort destination with cabins, campsites, indoor/outdoor pools. Year-round RV resort with free Wi-Fi, dances, and concerts. River access is nearby and planned activities are available for all ages (most are also free). $75 per night . ( updated Jul 2018 ) Sawmill Creek Golf Resort , 3790 Lakeshore Rd, Camlachie , ☏ +1 519-899-4653 , toll-free: +1-888-729-6455 , [email protected] . Seven suites. 18-hole golf course, restaurant, a spa & a heated saltwater pool. Single/double one night with two days of golf $220/$340, two nights with three days of golf $380/$560 .

Pinery Market , 10163 Lakeshore Rd , ☏ +1 519-238-8382 . May to late Oct: Su 8AM-4PM . Antique Flea and Farmers Market is a place to shop, eat and relax while listening to live entertainment. Traditional flea market, handicraft vendors, food vendors, and a farmers market. ( updated Jul 2018 )

Routes through Grand Bend Kincardine ← Goderich ← Jct E ← N S → Ipperwash Beach → Ends at W E This article is issued from Wikivoyage . The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.