Lambton Shores (Grand Bend)

Lambton Shores is home to two very popular summer destinations: Grand Bend and the Pinery Provincial Parks. On the shores of Lake Huron, Grand Bend is a beach community with a bustling main street brimming with shopping, restaurants and patios. With close to 50 km of glorious Blue Flag beach and sandy lake bottoms, this is one of the best places to enjoy Lake Huron. Loads of accommodation choices available including camping but book ahead since it is a popular destination.

The Trail meanders into the neighbourhood of Port Franks along quiet roads lined with Carolinian forest. Just north of Port Franks on HWY 21 you find Grog’s a favourite eatery for locals and visitors.

Located about 10 km southwest of Grand Bend, Pinery Povincial Park is the largest protected forest in southwestern Ontario and is a host to over 757 plant, 325 bird and 60 butterfly species. Enjoy over 6000 acres of Ontario’s most beautiful scenery with opportunities for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hydrobiking, camping, fishing and cycling. The canopy of Oak Savanna woodland breaks into undulating sand dunes and stretches of beautiful beach along Lake Huron. Tent camping and yurts available. National Geographic ranked it among the top ten places to see a sunset and a great year-round destination.

Heritage enthusiasts should check out the Lambton Shores Heritage Museum, which is right on the Trail.

Hikers should visit Lambton Shores Nature Trails for a variety of nature hikes in the area.

Lambton Shores Gap

The Lambton Shores Waterfront Trail currently has two unsigned gaps in the route on Highway 21 between Kettle and Stoney Point and Pinery Provincial Park. Highway 21 is a provincial roadway posted as 80km/hr with high volumes of traffic during summer months. Paved shoulders are now in place.