Grand Bend Amenity & Activity Quick List

Traditional Amenities

Branded / Local Amenities

Exclusive Amenities

Local Activities

+ modern health centre
+ local hospital (less than 20 minutes driving)
+ modern fitness center
+ library
+ local newspaper
+ local radio
+ local OPP detachment
+ elementary school
+ local area high schools
+ multiple world class golf courses
+ recreation centers / halls
+ museum
+ numerous churches
+ numerous local area parks
+ post office
+ florist
+ laundromat
+ car wash
+ pet store
+ dollar store
+ beauty salons and barbers
+ financial, insurance, mortgage, and law offices
+ dental and chiropractic clinics
+ cruising / yacht club
+ various family-oriented recreation
(see my local activity list)

+ Shoppers Drug Mart
+ Sobeys
+ No Frills
+ Tim Hortons
+ TD Bank
+ BMO
+ RBC
+ Rona
+ Home Hardware
+ Dairy Queen
+ Pizza Delight
+ Yogen Fruz
+ The Liquor Store
+ The Beer Store
+ Robert Q Travel Agency
+ Perfect Image Tattoo Studio
+ Kazwear
+ Sea Jewels
+ Oke Woodsmith
+ Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
+ numerous hotel and accommodation options ranging from 2 to 4 star
+ variety of family and fine dining establishments
+ Grand Bend Harbour boat launch and Esso gas docks

+ world class Blue Flag rated beach with children's play area and splash pad
+ bath house shower facilities, concessions
+ full time summer life guard staff
+ world class Blue Flag rated marina
+ historic Ausable river
+ Grand Bend fishing piers
+ Pinery Provincial Park
+ Rock Glen Conservation Area
+ Huron Country Playhouse
+ Grand Bend Motorplex
+ The Starlite Drive-In Theater
+ Grand Bend Sport Parachuting
+ Pinery Antique Flea Market
+ Grand Bend Farmer's Market
+ Dale's Antique Flea Market
+ Endless Surf Shop
+ The Sunset House Restaurant
+ The Growling Gator Restaurant
+ Gables bar and nightclub
+ The Colonial Hotel
+ Archie's Surf Shop
+ The Oakwood Inn Resort and Golf Course
+ Denny's original drive-in restaurant
+ Grandpa Jimmy's Scottish Bakery
+ Peckitt's Men's Wear
+ Grand Bend Burgerfest
+ Grand Bend Annual Canada Day Festival Fireworks
+ Grand Bend Aquafest
+ Grand Bend Winter Carnival

+ world class golfing
+ mini golf
+ batting cages
+ fishing
+ biking trails
+ 10km paved off-highway bike path from Grand Bend to Pinery Park
+ hiking trails
+ swimming
+ sailing
+ canoeing
+ boating
+ wakeboarding
+ waterskiing
+ kiteboarding
+ surfing
+ arcades
+ snow-shoeing
+ cross-country skiing
+ sunset watching
+ live music
+ various recreational sports leagues (hockey, volleyball, etc.)


As this list demonstrates, while Grand Bend, Ontario definitely maintains a small town atmosphere, residents have everything they need to call this wonderful beach community 'home'. If you're still not convinced that you can live in Grand Bend, with Mike Sloan* assisting you with your Grand Bend real estate needs, you can learn more about Grand Bend and the surrounding area at the following Grand Bend related links: