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RECREATION PROGRAMS & FACILITIES:
Beaches & Marinas
Beautiful sandy beaches along the clear, freshwater shores of Lake Huron make for special summers in and around Lambton Shores. Whatever your idea of summer fun, you’ll find it here.
The popular Grand Bend Beach welcomes thousands of visitors each year, and offers a selection of restaurants, small shops and night life destinations along the town’s main strip. Ipperwash Beach, with its shallow waters, is a great family destination, with ample parking near the beach and nearby restaurants. The Pinery Provincial Park offers not only 10km of beaches, but plenty of activities including camping canoeing, hiking, biking and more.
Sailing and boating enthusiasts can find everything they need at the Grand Bend Marina/Harbour and the Port Franks Marina/Harbour, both open from the Victoria Day holiday to Thanksgiving weekend. Marinas are operated by the Municipality’s Community Services Department.
BEACHES
Grand Bend Beach
Public access off of Main Street,
Grand Bend, ON
N0M 1T0
Phone: 519-243-1400
Toll free: 1-866-943-1400
- Public access
- Lifeguards
- Beach House features an observation deck, public washrooms and a concession booth
- Shopping nearby
- Volleyball nets
- Parking available – at a premium during the peak season
- Can be rented for weddings and other special events. Call for info.
- Municipally-owned and maintained
- Grand Bend Main Beach is internationally recognized as a Blue Flag beach
Ipperwash Beach
Three main access points - off West Ipperwash Road, Ipperwash Road and Army Camp Road, Ipperwash.
- Shallow waters ideal for families
- Less populated compared to Grand Bend Beach
- Unsupervised – families should take extra caution to watch children
- Public washrooms and picnic areas nearby
- Restaurants nearby
- Ample parking – Park on the beach between Centre Sideroad, Kettle Point and West Ipperwash Road or in Ministry-owned lots on West Parkway Drive or East Parkway Drive
- No vehicles are permitted on the beach (heading east) between West Ipperwash Road to Ipperwash Road or Ipperwash Road to Army Camp Road.
- No overnight camping permitted
The Pinery Provincial Park
Access from within Pinery Provincial Park
RR #2,
Grand Bend, ON
N0M 1T0
General Information: 519-243-2220
Visitor Centre: 519-243-8574
Friends of the Pinery: 519-243-1521
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- 10 km of beach
- Freshwater coastal dunes
- A popular beach for a day trip to the Pinery
- Canoeing, educational sessions, hiking, biking, and lots more to see and do at Pinery Provincial Park
MARINAS
Grand Bend Harbour/Marina
91 River Road,
Grand Bend, Ontario
N0M 1T0
Phone: 519-238-2000
Fax: 519-238-8577
Email: works@lambtonshores.ca
Grand Bend Marina is the larger of the two facilities and offers 35 transient and 30 seasonal boat slips with a public boat launch. The Grand Bend Marina is one of three in Canada that is internationally recognized as a Blue Flag marina.
| Coordinates: |
42 18 83 N
81 46 09 W |
| Channel Depth: |
6 ft |
| Dock Depth: |
6 ft |
| Monitor – VHF Channel: |
68 |
| Amenities: |
35 transient slips
30 seasonal slips
Gas Dock (diesel)
Public Washrooms
Pump Out
Electrical – 30 & 50 amp
Internet
Shuttle Service
Launch Ramp
Showers
Ice
Laundry Facilities
Dredging services and an open channel to the lake is provided by a private operator, contracted by the Municipality
Boaters can take their “Safe Boater Get Certified Test” at the Grand Bend Harbour. Cost $25.00. Manual provided for study. Test can be taken at the Harbour Building.
Visa, MasterCard and debit accepted
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| Fees: |
Harbour - Fee Schedule (PDF) |
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Port Franks Harbour/Marina
7574 Biddulph St,
Port Franks, Ontario
N0M 2L0
Phone: 519-243-2354
Email: works@lambtonshores.ca
Port Franks Harbour provides 90 seasonal slips and 2 transient slips, a public boat launch, and a community park and picnic area. The seasonal docking facilities in the park feature recently updated electrical. The Port Franks Harbour has achieved international Blue Flag marina status, one of only three in Canada.
| Coordinates: |
43 14 75 N
81 55 59 W |
| Channel Depth: |
4 -10 ft |
| Dock Depth: |
3 - 4 ft |
| Monitor – VHF Channel: |
68 |
| Amenities: |
90 seasonal slips
2 transient slips
Public Washrooms
Pump Out
Electrical
Launch Ramp
Showers
Ice
Pavilion & Picnic Area
Park
A municipally-owned and operated dredging vessel keeps a navigational channel open to the lake
Boaters can take their “Safe Boater Get Certified Test” at the Grand Bend Harbour. Cost $25.00. Manual provided for study. Test can be taken at the Harbour Building.
Visa, MasterCard and debit accepted
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Gas Dock (diesel)
Pump Out |
| Fees: |
Harbour - Fee Schedule (PDF) |
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OTHER MARINAS
Cedar Cove Marina
5165 Cedar Point Line, Forest, Ontario N0N 1J0
519-786-6841
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Christine’s on the River Marina Bar and Grill
10070 Polar Ave,
Port Franks, Ontario
N0M 2L0
519-243-3636
(Canada Customs Reporting Centre)
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