Cathy’s guidebook
Favourite things to do
Grand Bend and the surrounding area have wonderful opportunities for bicycling, hiking, beach time and wonderful dining.
SUN BEACH
10298 Shoreline DrThis is a wonderful place to enjoy the sunset, or a sunny day.
Pinery has a wonderful trail system. Canoe and kayak rental in the park is a peaceful way to spend the day.
127 locals recommend
Pinery Provincial Park
9526 Lakeshore RdPinery has a wonderful trail system. Canoe and kayak rental in the park is a peaceful way to spend the day.
Port Franks is a quiet beach spot if you want a bit of time near some wonderful sand dunes close to the cottage.
20 locals recommend
Port Franks
Port Franks is a quiet beach spot if you want a bit of time near some wonderful sand dunes close to the cottage.
Bayfield is a nearby community with quaint shops and some lovely restaurants and art galleries and exhibits.
64 locals recommend
Bayfield
Bayfield is a nearby community with quaint shops and some lovely restaurants and art galleries and exhibits.
Goderich has a wonderful boardwalk and beautiful beachfront restaurant if you want to explore further afield!
37 locals recommend
Goderich Main Beach
250 Harbour QuayGoderich has a wonderful boardwalk and beautiful beachfront restaurant if you want to explore further afield!
Wine tasting at Dark Horse makes for a very enjoyable afternoon!
84 locals recommend
Dark Horse Estate Winery Inc.
70665 B LineWine tasting at Dark Horse makes for a very enjoyable afternoon!
Grand Bend Beach
Main Street WestBeautiful large sandy beach!
Sunset Arts Gallery
Explore the art gallery which supports local talent.
Step back in time for an old-fashioned drive in movie experience. There are generally two movies back to back. Please ensure that you bring cash though!
41 locals recommend
Starlite Drive-In Theatre
36752 Crediton RdStep back in time for an old-fashioned drive in movie experience. There are generally two movies back to back. Please ensure that you bring cash though!
Bad Apple Brewing Company Ltd.
73463 Bluewater HwySmall brewery that is a lovely stop on highway 21.
Shale Ridge Estate Winery
9090 Widder RdRestaurants and quick take out
While the BBQ on the deck is the quintessential cottage experience, sometimes a night out, quick bite in town or take out may be fun. Here are some thoughts.
This is one of the best restaurants in town with a varied menu. It is a wonderful spot for special occasion dinners.
27 locals recommend
Fine-A-Restaurant
42 Ontario St SThis is one of the best restaurants in town with a varied menu. It is a wonderful spot for special occasion dinners.
This pub looks like a house, but has consistently good food and service.
18 locals recommend
Paddingtons Pub
18 Ontario St NThis pub looks like a house, but has consistently good food and service.
Highway Girl A Finer Food Shop
18 81 Crescent StFood scene
Lovely service and great food while visiting Bayfield.
58 locals recommend
Black Dog Village Pub & Bistro
5 Bayfield Main St NLovely service and great food while visiting Bayfield.
The Little Inn of Bayfield
26 Bayfield Main St N