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Grand Bend | Ontario

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Region:

Lambton Shores

Known For:

Grand Bend Beach | Pinery Provincial Park | Grand Bend Motorplex | Blue Flag beach | Nightlife & patios | Sunset views

Best For:

Beach Days | Nightlife | Sunsets | Summer Getaways

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Grand Bend Beach

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A definite focal point of the area, Grand Bend Beach runs along the beautiful shore of Lake Huron, offering safe and pristine water and a broad sandy beach. The Beach House features washrooms, change rooms, outdoor showers, and an observation deck. There is a splash pad and playground, as well as a boardwalk, gazebo, pier, […]

Grand Bend Main Street

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The beach is a short walk to all the food, drink, and patios on Main St. Main Street is the centre of activity in the town, with shopping during the day and nightlife venues during the evening drawing crowds. The atmosphere of Grand Bend has given the town a reputation of being Florida north. Photo: […]

All In Action Sports & Skatepark

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At 40,000 square feet, All In Skatepark is Ontario’s largest indoor skatepark and has played host to many competitions, including the World Championships. But don’t be scared off—the facilities offer an incredible variety of courses for riders of all skill levels. Beginners can practice on padded ramps with foam pits, making for a pain-free skateboarding […]

Grand Bend Motorplex

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After a quiet day at Grand Bend Beach, why not turn up the volume and get your blood pumping with a visit to Grand Bend Motorplex? GBM hosts Ontario’s largest drag race, alongside many other popular events sure to excite the entire family. The grounds hold a dragstrip, an oval track, and a multi-circuit course […]

The Tipsy Pelican

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When you’re looking for a bar and restaurant with a view, Grand Bend offers many options. Willie’s Beach Bar, Whitecaps River Shack, and The Growling Gator all have expansive patios with views of the water and fun drink menus. For me, it’s The Tipsy Pelican because they have the patio, they have the view, they […]

Dale’s Antiques and Mennonite Furniture

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If you enjoy shopping for one-of-a-kind antiques, you’ve got to make a stop at Dale’s Antiques and Mennonite Furniture. The shop has been open for well over two decades, and for a good reason. The eclectic mix of handcrafted wooden furniture, well-curated home décor items, and the array of unique vintage items make Dale’s a […]

Lambton Heritage Museum

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Lambton Heritage Museum preserves and interprets local history. The 50,000-square-foot complex is home to more than 25,000 artifacts and 10,000 photographs depicting the history of Lambton County. At the Lambton Heritage Museum, you can discover the only horse-drawn ambulance in Ontario, admire local historical views or walk by the steam engine, which supported the largest […]

Pinery Provincial Park

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The Pinery Provincial Park is located seven kilometres south of Grand Bend on Lake Huron. It is a natural environment-class Provincial Park created to help preserve oak savannah and the beach dune ecology. Photo: Denis Yuen, CC BY-SA 2.5

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We have a wide range of antiques and home decor item offerings for you to choose from. We also specialize in hand-crafted Canadian-made Mennonite furniture unique in design, wood type, and other customizations — with no two pieces alike! Over the past 35 years, our business has grown and changed in so many ways. Now […]

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