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Bayfield | Ontario

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Region:

Lake Huron

Known For:

Heritage Main Street | Bayfield Harbour | Sandy beaches | Boutique shops | Historic lighthouse | Coastal sunsets

Best For:

Beach Walks | Sunset Views | Boutique Shopping | Relaxed Getaways | Summer Road Trips

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Pioneer Park | Pier Beach

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This stunning privately owned park is located on a bluff on the edge of Lake Huron. On top of the bluff, a large wooden staircase winding down the bluff brings you to a beautiful sandy beach that is great for walking, swimming or budling sandcastles! The park features picnic tables, benches, walking trails. Come catch […]

Little Inn of Bayfield

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Little Inn of Bayfield Ontario

Enjoy the historic Main Street with its many well-preserved old buildings, including the Little Inn. It has served travellers since the mid-1800s. Originally built as a stagecoach stop, The Little Inn has been lovingly maintained and recently has undergone a restoration project to create the perfect balance of historic charm and modern comfort. The Inn […]

Heritage Trail

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Heritage Trail Bayfield

This 2.5 km trail is designed for walkers to fully experience the beauty Bayfield has to offer. The walk begins in Clan Gregor Square and has eight historical storyboards placed along with points of interest through the walk. They each tell a story of the specific location and features old photos of the area. The […]

Bayfield Town Hall

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Bayfield Town Hall - Bayfield Ontario

The Bayfield Town Hall was built in 1882, then moved to its present location on Clan Gregor Square in 1920. It was the seat of village government from that date until 1927 and again from 1965 to 1984. Then, the Town Hall was used for community events. Photo: BayfieldON, Wikimedia Commons

Clan Gregor Square

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Clan Gregor Square - Bayfield Ontario

Known as the centrepiece of Bayfield Village, this beautiful park features a splash pad for young children as well as a playground. In the centre of the park is a cenotaph where the annual Remembrance Day service is held. In the park is also washrooms, benches and picnic tables making it a great place for […]

Windmill Lake

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Unfortunately, Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park closed their doors after 8 years. Windmill Lake is a unique outdoor recreation park located just 5 minutes outside of Bayfield. The 40-acre private lake offers activities for all ages such as wakeboarding, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking and more. The Lake is named after a huge Netherlands-style windmill that […]

Woodland Trail

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Woodland Trail - Bayfield Ontario

The Woodland Trail is a medium difficulty 5km trail that runs along old lumbering roads and deer paths. The beautiful carved-out trail features the scenic beauty of streams, wide ravines, glacial hills, and meadows. The trail is filled with a diversity of natural environments with dense groves of cedar and a mixed forest of towering […]

Marten Arts Gallery

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This unique Canadian Art Gallery has been around for over 20 years. The gallery is full of local contemporary fine arts and crafts. The art reflects the community and landscape of Bayfield. Pottery, ceramics, jewelry, and paintings can all be found throughout the gallery. If you’re looking for a unique piece of sculpture this is […]

Bayfield International Croquet Club

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Bayfield International Croquet Club

Bayfield has the largest croquet club in North America.

River Road Brewing and Hops

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River Road Brewing and Hops - Bayfield Ontario

Located just outside of Bayfield, this locally owned and operated brewery grows its own hops. When you drive into the property you pass all the hops hanging in their fields on either side of the road. You can sit and enjoy a brew on the picnic tables and look over the fields where it was […]

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