Grand Bend

Exploring Grand Bend and Lampton Shores

Stretching along the shores of Lake Huron, Ontario's Grand Bend has garnered a well-earned rep as the best beach resort in Canada. Scores of sun-worshippers descend on its lively Main Beach each summer, where epic sunsets paint vivid hues of red and gold. Factor in exceptional water quality and a dedicated lifeguard service, and you've got a premium lakeside beach resort that's second to none.

But there's more to Grand Bend than frolicking in the pristine water and working on your tan—this cute little tourist town is awash with exciting things to do. From quaint markets to posh wineries and picture-perfect hikes, here are the top things to see and do in Grand Bend.

Top things to do in Grand Bend

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Pinery Provincial Park

TYPE: NATURE & PARKS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SIGHTSEEING
GOOD FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, KIDS
Straddling the shores of Lake Huron, the 21 km2 Pinery Provincial Park perfectly showcases the raw natural beauty of Southwest Ontario. Come to camp in lush oak savannah or hike the trails that wind through delicate ocean dunes.

Grand Bend Beaches

TYPE: BEACH, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
GOOD FOR: KIDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES
Grand Bend's unbridled beauty and sweltering summer temps make it the top beach destination in Canada, with most of the action occurring on its festive Main Beach. If you'd rather escape the tourist throngs, several secluded sandy stretches reside nearby.

Main Street

TYPE: NIGHTLIFE, FOOD & DRINK, SHOPPING, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
GOOD FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES
Ram packed with restaurants, cafes, ice cream parlours, and bars; Main Street is the epicentre of this epic beach town. Scores of holidaymakers flock to the strip to eat, drink, and be merry, creating a festive vibe during the busier months.

Dark Horse Estate Winery

TYPE: FOOD & DRINK, SHOPPING
GOOD FOR: COUPLES
Occupying a quaint country setting on the outskirts of town, Dark Horse Estate produces fine local wine amid picturesque rural surrounds. Come for a winery tour and tasting session to discover how delicious Canadian wine can be.

Huron Country Playhouse

TYPE: SIGHTSEEING, FOOD & DRINK
GOOD FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES
Grand Bend boasts a burgeoning arts scene, and the Huron Country Playhouse serves as the pillar of it all. This humble theatre complex sits outside town in a spectacular setting and impresses guests for the quality of its regular performances.

Oakwood Resort Golf Course

TYPE: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FOOD & DRINK
GOOD FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES
Fancy practising your stroke on your upcoming trip to Grand Bend? Then the Oak Wood Resort Golf Course is the place to be. Immaculately manicured grounds and lush leafy greens define this highly acclaimed 18-hole course.

Pinery Antique Market

TYPE: SHOPPING, SIGHTSEEING
GOOD FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES
Scratch your vintage retail itch with a visit to the Pinery Antique Market, where local vendors flog eccentric retro oddities at rock bottom rates. Fresh farmland produce and handmade artisanal wares make this eclectic Sunday market a must.

Grand Bend Motorplex

TYPE: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SIGHTSEEING
GOOD FOR: KIDS, FAMILIES
Revheads will adore this multi-purpose motorsports facility, where everything from championship drag races to kid-friendly go-kart tournaments takes place. The complex boasts a ¼ mile drag strip, a high banked paved oval, a multi-circuit race track, and other high-octane delights.

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