The popular Grand Bend Beach welcomes thousands of visitors each year and offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and nightlife destinations along the town's main strip. Grand Bend has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s best beach towns and has been designated as one of Canada's prestigious Blue Flag beaches for over a decade.
Know Before You Go
Important information to know before visiting Grand Bend Beach
BEACH RULES:
- Tents, sun shelters, and canopies of all sizes are prohibited
- Single pole umbrellas with a diameter of 2.4m (8 feet) or less are allowed,
- Umbrellas must be erected in an upright position (not laying on the sand)
- Grand Bend Beach is smoke and vape-free
- No alcohol, glass or BBQs
- No dogs are allowed on the beach*
- Sports and sport equipment are not allowed on the main beach
- Single person and two person inflatables are allowed. All other larger inflatables are not allowed
*Dogs are not permitted on the main beach during the beach season (May 1 - September 30). Leashed dogs CAN be on the North and South beach from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. AND 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Please be respectful to each other, staff and by-law enforcement. For additional information, please see the Lambton Shores Parks and Facilities By-Law.
Location |
90 Main Street West Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0 Map |
Beach Rules |
Before you visit Grand Bend Beach, please note that the following rules are in place for the safety and enjoyment of all visitors:
Please be respectful to each other, to lifeguards, staff and By-Law enforcement. For additional information, click here or read Lambton Shores Parks and Facilities By-Law. |
Parking |
Learn more about parking locations and regulations. |
Public Washrooms - Limited Hours |
Operating hours:
Facilities will be closed when they are being cleaned. |
Highlights |
|
Grand Bend Beach Cams |
Planning to visit today? Check out the Grand Bend beach cams before you head out! |
Beach Safety |
Lifeguards are on patrol at the Grand Bend Main Beach from mid-June until Labour Day. Visit the beach safety page to learn more about the beach patrol and other safety measures including our life jacket lending program. |
Water Quality |
Lambton Public Health takes water samples to monitor beach water quality. These samples are tested for high levels of bacteria, excessive algae growth, or other contaminants that could cause negative health effects associated with swimming. Warnings are posted by Public Health when the levels of E. coli exceed the provincial guidelines. View current beach advisories. |
Planning Your Trip |
Before your visit, we encourage you to check out the Visiting Lambton Shores page to help you plan your trip. |
Contact Us