Mike’s Grand Bend Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Grand Bend beach is the reason that travelers flock here. It's known to have some of the best sunsets in the country.
86 locals recommend
Grand Bend Beach
Main Street WestThe Grand Bend beach is the reason that travelers flock here. It's known to have some of the best sunsets in the country.
The Pinery is a legendary spot for camping year round. If you don't want an over night visit, you might consider spending hours just riding bikes through it.
127 locals recommend
Pinery Provincial Park
9526 Lakeshore RdThe Pinery is a legendary spot for camping year round. If you don't want an over night visit, you might consider spending hours just riding bikes through it.
Food scene
The Gator is just off the beach and the best spot to have a drink and watch the sunset.
45 locals recommend
The Growling Gator
86 Main St WThe Gator is just off the beach and the best spot to have a drink and watch the sunset.
The Tipsy Pelican
83 Main St WGreat classic rock vibes!
Midori Sushi
19 81 Crescent StMidori is Grand Bend's only spot to grab sushi and an imported beer.
Paddingtons has my favourite pub food in town and is open all year round.
18 locals recommend
Paddingtons Pub
18 Ontario St NPaddingtons has my favourite pub food in town and is open all year round.
Purdy's is right on the river and the best place to grab fresh caught fish and chips. It's a local fav and takeout only.
7 locals recommend
Purdy's Fish Market
59 River RdPurdy's is right on the river and the best place to grab fresh caught fish and chips. It's a local fav and takeout only.
Fine-A-Restaurant
42 Ontario St SFine is a cozy steakhouse that is open all year round.
Willie's offers great pub food during the day and after the sun sets, it's Grand Bend's only nightclub.
25 locals recommend
Willie’s Beach Bar
85 Main St WWillie's offers great pub food during the day and after the sun sets, it's Grand Bend's only nightclub.
This winery is open all year round and is an ideal spot to spend the afternoon tasting wine and grabbing lunch.
84 locals recommend
Dark Horse Estate Winery Inc.
70665 B LineThis winery is open all year round and is an ideal spot to spend the afternoon tasting wine and grabbing lunch.
This local brewery is a short walk from the main strip and open all year round.
10 locals recommend
Grandpa Jimmy's Scottish Bakery
36 Ontario St NThis local brewery is a short walk from the main strip and open all year round.
You can get all the local cider you'll need at this brewery that's just a short drive outside of Grand Bend.
42 locals recommend
Bad Apple Brewing Company Ltd.
73463 Bluewater HwyYou can get all the local cider you'll need at this brewery that's just a short drive outside of Grand Bend.
This great winery is a short drive outside of Grand Bend and open all year round.
32 locals recommend
Shale Ridge Estate Winery
9090 Widder RdThis great winery is a short drive outside of Grand Bend and open all year round.
Best Friend Pizza
This is our favourite spot for food in town and it's right downstairs!
This is the best coffee in town! If you've got a sweet tooth, then you've got to try the funnel cakes.
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This is the best coffee in town! If you've got a sweet tooth, then you've got to try the funnel cakes.
Essentials
Sobeys Grand Bend
55 Main St ENo Frills grocery store
Beer Store
21 Ontario St NLCBO
49 Main St EShoppers Drug Mart
65 Main St ENearby towns
Bayfield is just 20 minutes down Highway 21 and the perfect spot for a day trip!
64 locals recommend
Bayfield
Bayfield is just 20 minutes down Highway 21 and the perfect spot for a day trip!
Activities
Oakwood Resort
70671 Bluewater HwyThe Oakwood is a great golf course just down the street.
Grand Bend now has screen golf! Check out The Bunker in the Bend when the weather is too dreary to hit the links. https://www.bunkerinthebend.com/
99 Ontario St S
99 Ontario Street SouthGrand Bend now has screen golf! Check out The Bunker in the Bend when the weather is too dreary to hit the links. https://www.bunkerinthebend.com/
Grand Bend Parasail
77 Main St WParasailing!
XTREME Watersports
63 River RdJet Skis!
Splash seadoo and boat rentals Grand Bend
4 Main St WMore Jetskis!
The frozen river on Alberta St. Grand Bend is the perfect spot for winter skating. There are streetlights that face the river so you're able to lace up at nighttime too.
Alberta Street
Alberta StreetThe frozen river on Alberta St. Grand Bend is the perfect spot for winter skating. There are streetlights that face the river so you're able to lace up at nighttime too.
City advice
Don't miss
Food Delivery available from River Runners
This local company is Grand Bend's alternative to Uber Eats. Almost all the restaurants in town have partnered with them and they deliver meals day or night: https://r-runners.com/