If you’re looking for a fun destination with the family in Ontario with gorgeous beaches, great food and activities, Lambton County, Sarnia and Grand Bend in Southwest Ontario is the place to visit.
Here are 5 reasons why Sarnia Lambton is a fun destination:
5 Reasons Why Sarnia Lambton is a Fun Destination
The Beaches
The beaches of Lake Huron are stunning. When you see a Blue Flag flying, you are assured that a beach or marina is clean and meets high safety, water quality, and environmental standards. It’s a symbol trusted by millions around the world.
Canatara Park Blue Flag Beach is blue flag beach for a reason – the water is beautifully clear, and you can see the sandy bottom by eye. The landscape reminds you of an ocean, not Lake Huron. The beach has lifeguards, bathrooms and free parking.
Grand Bend Beach, Grand Bend Marina and Port Franks Marina in the municipality of Lambton Shores all are designated blue flag beaches too. Grand Bend Beach is 30 miles of continuous beaches, warm waters and sandy lake bottoms. People call this beach the Caribbean of Ontario. The waters are beautiful green and blue as far as the eye can see. Get there early for parking. There is a splash pad for the little ones and washrooms. Just off Main Street, you can walk to the busy strip.
Canatara Blue Flag Beach
Grand Bend Beach
The Bluewater Bridge
The Blue Water Bridge is a twin-span international bridge across the St. Clair River that links Port Huron, Michigan, United States, and Point Edward, Ontario, Canada. Together, the two bridges are the second-busiest crossing between the United States and Canada, after the Ambassador Bridge at Detroit-Windsor.
The Blue Water Bridge is the perfect place to see late evening sunsets. Locals say you must try the famous fries under the bridge from one of the French fries trucks.
Grand Bend Main Street
Main Street is the centre of activity in Grand Bend, with shopping during the day and night life in the evening. The atmosphere of Grand Bend has given the town a reputation of being Florida north. As well as Main Street, Grand Bend acts as a regional cultural centre, boasting art galleries in the town and the Huron Country Playhouse on the outskirts.
Soak up the local flavour, souvenir stores, eateries, ice cream, and mini-golf. The new performance stage is in addition to the beach house and children’s water and play area. The beaches are a huge attraction, of course, but there are restaurants, shops, patios and nightlife for guests to enjoy.
Grand Bend has a variety of food for every taste – seafood, Mexican, pizza, burgers, ice cream – you’ll find every cuisine on either on Hwy 21 or all down the Main Street of Grand Bend.
Pinery Provincial Park
Pinery Provincial Park boasts 10 kilometres of sandy beach on the shores of Lake Huron. National Geographic has described this area as having the “Top Ten Best Sunsets” in the world. If you want to experience a private beach like you’d experience in the Caribbean, this is the place to be in Ontario.
There are 1,000 campsites within the park, including 12 yurts, 10 hiking trails, bicycle trail, canoeing, cross-country skiing and winter camping. Tons of activities for the family to experience at Pinery, and the beach is perfect for families, with many areas for picnics.
Food and Fun
There are plenty of activities for everyone in the area. Play a round of golf at Bayview Golfing, go canoeing or fishing at the Pinery, try wakeboarding at Boarder Pass Wake Park on Seaway Road in Sarnia. Check out some antique shopping at Dale’s Antique Market, Play tennis at Oakwood Inn, or take a boat ride with Xtreme Watersports.
Make sure to drop by Beanstock, a local handmade soap shop , and Ryan’s Sweet Maple for maple syrup, maple candy, maple butter!
Stop into Alton Farms Estate Winery in Plympton-Wyoming where Marc and Anne Alton have created a vineyard and winery in the new wine region of Lake Huron South Shore. They have a tasting room with a large selection of wine related merchandise.
After all the activity, you’ll need to satisfy your hunger and there are plenty of good eats. Nestled on the shores of the beautiful St. Clair River, in picturesque Point Edward, you will find one of South Western Ontario’s hotspots, Purdy’s Dockside Eatery. It’s the place to be for fresh seafood and great views.
Alternate Grounds Dockside, on Sarnia Bay Marina is a must. The staff, service, and food while enjoying an exceptional view makes this spot a favourite. They also have gluten free options!
John’s Restaurant is famous for its award winning peameal bacon breakfasts.
Smackwater Jacks Taphouse is the hoppin’ place to be, right along the water with views of the boats from the adjacent Grand Bend Yacht Club. The newly renovated restaurant serves locally grown produce served with meat from local farmers alongside quality craft beers.
Have breakfast at Aunt Gussie’s Restaurant, a landmark family business. It’s a relaxed, family-run eatery serving breakfast favourites and classic comfort food amid rustic decor. The restaurant offers a wide-ranging menu, and you can enjoy your in either a private booth, by the fireplace, at a large table or in the sunroom.
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