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Region:

Lambton Shores

Known For:

Rock Glen Conservation Area nearby | Pinery Provincial Park nearby | Forest Museum | Historic main street | Farm country | Gateway to beaches

Best For:

Beach Detours | Fossil Hunts | Easy Stops | Cottage-Country Breaks

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Juicy-Fruit Orchards

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It is important to support small community-based businesses. Rick & Carol Veens, the owners of Juicy-Fruit Orchards, started purchasing the farm in 1986. At the time, it was a potato farm, but Rick began purchasing rootstocks from Holland and planted more and more fruit trees every year until the 100-acre farm was complete. Today, it […]

Forest-Lambton Museum

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There’s no better place to learn about our community’s history than Forest Museum. The museum is located in the old Forest Home Bakery building. It has artifacts from various areas, such as the railroad, military, the flax, the People’s telephone, fossils, and basket and fruit industries. Admission into the museum is free, but donations are […]

Forest Glen Herb Farm

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This is a farm and a bed and breakfast combined! You can browse the farm or spend the night in a 19th-century Edwardian home with matching décor and furniture. You can hike on the property, spend time at the private beach or watch birds at the large pond. If you choose to stay here, you’ll […]

Kineto Theatre

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What better way to wind down from a hard day than to sit down and watch a movie? This is the perfect little theatre to do just that! Kineto Theatre is One of the world’s oldest movie theatres – operating since 1917! You are expected to arrive 30 minutes before the movie starts time. The […]

Forest Golf & Country Club

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The forest golf & country club is the ultimate dream golf package. It is a 75-room hotel, a short drive from the big cities in Ontario. This is the perfect couple or friends’ getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. You’re close to all the parks and beaches surrounding Lake Huron. Make a day […]

Esli Dodge Conservation Area

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Are you looking for a nice quiet picnic area? Look no further than the Esli Dodge Conservation Area. This is a beautiful scenic area ideal for fun-filled family picnics and weddings. There are also theatre and concert events that take place outside. The park is open from 6 am-11 pm. The space features an Amphitheatre, […]

Rotary Civic Square

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Brings the kids to a splash pad so they can enjoy themselves! It is open from 6 am-11 pm. Sit back, relax and watch as the kids enjoy themselves while splashing in the water. Photo: Google Street View

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