Menu
Menu
Boasting some of the BEST BEACHES in Ontario and one of the BEST SUNSETS in the world, the Lake Huron shoreline from Ipperwash to Grand Bend to Bayfield offer beachgoers clean water, safe swimming, water sports and endless stretches of sand. Two dog-friendly beaches are located in Pinery Provincial Park.
The largest beach in the area, Grand Bend’s Main Beach is family-friendly, and a short five minute walk to all the food kiosks, restaurants and stores on Main Street West.
Located at the north end of Grand Bend (intersection of Highway 21 and Dashwood Road/CR83), Port Blake offers a sandy beach with a bluff-top grassed picnic area with BBQs. Dogs are allowed on the beach and must be leashed with messes cleaned up. The park offers a picnic pavilion, washrooms, change rooms, playground equipment, BBQs and picnic tables. Open daily 9am to 9pm. Capacity limits are in effect. Admission Victoria Day Weekend to Labour Day Weekend is $5 per person or $12 per car load. No cash accepted; debit only. For more information visit www.southhuron.ca/port-blake-beach-day-park
Bayfield’s Beach (via Long Hill Road) is a short seven-minute walk to its picturesque Main Street. The beach has drive-up access, limited parking, public washrooms, public phone and fully-equipped life-saving station. Located beside the marina, you can enjoy a stroll on the pier, a swim and relax on the sandy beach. Stunning lake views available from the scenic lookout in Pioneer Park (top of the bluff at Colina Street). Viewable south of the main beach is the shipwreck of the “Linda Hindman” steamboat.
Welcome to the beautiful Lake Huron shoreline at Ipperwash Beach. One of the longest freshwater beaches in Ontario, Ipperwash Beach has 3 main access points just off West Ipperwash Road, Ipperwash Road, and Army Camp Road. In addition, there are several Crown-owned properties operated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry/Infrastructure Ontario that offer beach access, parking and seasonal washrooms.
Beach access in Ipperwash is limited to public access areas only and visitors enjoying the beach are asked to be respectful of private property, be mindful of others’ quiet enjoyment of the beach, refrain from accessing or damaging the dunes, and to pick up after themselves. Enjoy your visit. Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints.
Pinery has nine day-use beaches, two of which are dog friendly. Pinery Provincial Park is located eight kilometres south of Grand Bend and boasts one of the most beautiful beaches in Ontario, offering day visits, camping and 10 kilometres of sandy beach and dunes. Two all-terrain wheelchairs are available for loan to provide accessibility to the beach and there are accessible ramps to the beach (call Park Visitor Centre at 519-243-1521).