Riverview Cottage Guidebook: Things to do, see and eat!
Things to do
Paid parking is available at the North Grand Bend Beach, parking is free after 6pm
There is free parking located in a lot beside 31 Ontario St
For a more exclusive public beach, check out Grand Bend South beach at the end of Lake Road. Note: Very limited parking
Playground and splash pad are located at the North Grand Bend Beach
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Playa de Grand Bend
Main Street WestPaid parking is available at the North Grand Bend Beach, parking is free after 6pm
There is free parking located in a lot beside 31 Ontario St
For a more exclusive public beach, check out Grand Bend South beach at the end of Lake Road. Note: Very limited parking
Playground and splash pad are located at the North Grand Bend Beach
Soar up to the sky and have a bird's eye view of Grand Bend beach and Lake Huron!
https://www.grandbendparasail.com/
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Grand Bend Parasail
77 Main St WSoar up to the sky and have a bird's eye view of Grand Bend beach and Lake Huron!
https://www.grandbendparasail.com/
Enjoy a wine tasting of one of the newest wineries in Ontario only 9 minutes away from Riverview Cottage!
Patio's are open for food
Venue rental space available
https://darkhorseestatewinery.com/
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Dark Horse Estate Winery Inc.
70665 B LineEnjoy a wine tasting of one of the newest wineries in Ontario only 9 minutes away from Riverview Cottage!
Patio's are open for food
Venue rental space available
https://darkhorseestatewinery.com/
A family favorite under the stars! 11 minutes away
http://www.starlitedriveintheatre.com/GrandBend.html
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Starlite Drive-In Theatre
36752 Crediton RdA family favorite under the stars! 11 minutes away
http://www.starlitedriveintheatre.com/GrandBend.html
Golf course open to the public
Driving range open to the public
2 restaurants on site
Spa
Weddings
https://oakwoodresort.ca/
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Oakwood Resort
70671 Bluewater HwyGolf course open to the public
Driving range open to the public
2 restaurants on site
Spa
Weddings
https://oakwoodresort.ca/
Golf course
Restaurant
12-person shuttle is sure to provide a fun night out. Call for details 519-236-4030
https://whitesquirrelgolfclub.com/
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White Squirrel Golf Club
72538 ON-21Golf course
Restaurant
12-person shuttle is sure to provide a fun night out. Call for details 519-236-4030
https://whitesquirrelgolfclub.com/
Jet ski rentals
Pontoon rentals
Boat charters
https://www.splashseadoos.com/grandbend
Splash seadoo and boat rentals Grand Bend
4 Main St WJet ski rentals
Pontoon rentals
Boat charters
https://www.splashseadoos.com/grandbend
Bad Apple Brewing is a family owned, family run and family friendly craft brewery found along highway 21, and the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. 16 minute drive from the cottage!
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Bad Apple Brewing Company Ltd.
73463 Bluewater HwyBad Apple Brewing is a family owned, family run and family friendly craft brewery found along highway 21, and the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. 16 minute drive from the cottage!
Located right next door to Riverview Cottage! A breathtakingly beautiful park with 10 km of sand beach on the shores of mighty Lake Huron.
Extremely rare and fragile Oak Savanna and Coastal Dune Ecosystems with extraordinary biodiversity – over 800 vascular plants, over 300 bird species.
Sunsets here are ranked by National Geographic as among the “Top 10 Best in the World”!
Excellent year-round outdoor recreation in 21 square kilometres of rare forests and rolling dunes. Enjoy 10 walking trails, a 14 km bike trail and 38 kms of groomed ski trails.
Rent a canoe, hydro bike, paddleboat or a single or double kayak to explore the Old Ausable Channel - a provincially significant wetland.
Pinery has some of the best cross-country skiing in Southwestern Ontario. The 38 kilometres of trails form a series of loops, providing a variety of challenges for beginner and advanced skiers alike.
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pinery
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Pinery Provincial Park
9526 Lakeshore RdLocated right next door to Riverview Cottage! A breathtakingly beautiful park with 10 km of sand beach on the shores of mighty Lake Huron.
Extremely rare and fragile Oak Savanna and Coastal Dune Ecosystems with extraordinary biodiversity – over 800 vascular plants, over 300 bird species.
Sunsets here are ranked by National Geographic as among the “Top 10 Best in the World”!
Excellent year-round outdoor recreation in 21 square kilometres of rare forests and rolling dunes. Enjoy 10 walking trails, a 14 km bike trail and 38 kms of groomed ski trails.
Rent a canoe, hydro bike, paddleboat or a single or double kayak to explore the Old Ausable Channel - a provincially significant wetland.
Pinery has some of the best cross-country skiing in Southwestern Ontario. The 38 kilometres of trails form a series of loops, providing a variety of challenges for beginner and advanced skiers alike.
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pinery
Located in Lambton county, this facility is any horse lovers dream. It’s the perfect place to learn how to ride, book a team building event, host a birthday party or go on a beautiful trail. Located 14 minutes from Riverview Cottage
https://allabouthorsesthedford.info/
All About Horses
8957 Northville Rd Located in Lambton county, this facility is any horse lovers dream. It’s the perfect place to learn how to ride, book a team building event, host a birthday party or go on a beautiful trail. Located 14 minutes from Riverview Cottage
https://allabouthorsesthedford.info/
Located directly on Main Street, Grand Bend Mini Golf offers a unique mini-golf experience for the entire family!!
Cost: $8 per player
No reservations required. An outdoor facility therefore, face masks are not required but are welcomed if preferred.
https://grandbendminigolf.com/
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Grand Bend Mini Golf
72 Main St WLocated directly on Main Street, Grand Bend Mini Golf offers a unique mini-golf experience for the entire family!!
Cost: $8 per player
No reservations required. An outdoor facility therefore, face masks are not required but are welcomed if preferred.
https://grandbendminigolf.com/
Perfect for a rainy day at Riverview Cottage just a 20 minute drive into Zurich
1 Game= 5$
2 Games= 9$
3 Games= 12$
Shoe rental fee= 2$
Birthday party options available
https://townandcountrybowling.com/
Town & Country Bowling Lanes
38120 Zurich Hensall RdPerfect for a rainy day at Riverview Cottage just a 20 minute drive into Zurich
1 Game= 5$
2 Games= 9$
3 Games= 12$
Shoe rental fee= 2$
Birthday party options available
https://townandcountrybowling.com/
A 16 minute drive from Riverview Cottage, Shale Ridge Estate Winery is a great place to taste amazing ciders, great food and unique experiences
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Shale Ridge Estate Winery
9090 Widder RdA 16 minute drive from Riverview Cottage, Shale Ridge Estate Winery is a great place to taste amazing ciders, great food and unique experiences
Food scene
Amazing breakfast, lunch and dinner just a quick drive down the road from Riverview Cottage!
https://www.thelakehound.ca/menu
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The Lake Hound
135 Ontario St SAmazing breakfast, lunch and dinner just a quick drive down the road from Riverview Cottage!
https://www.thelakehound.ca/menu
Amazing food! Something for everyone on the menu!
10 minute drive from Riverview Cottage
https://www.grogs.ca/
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Grogs
8604 Lakeshore RdAmazing food! Something for everyone on the menu!
10 minute drive from Riverview Cottage
https://www.grogs.ca/
Great local restaurant with amazing patio right at the Main Grand Bend Beach!
https://thegrowlinggator.com/
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The Growling Gator
86 Main St WGreat local restaurant with amazing patio right at the Main Grand Bend Beach!
https://thegrowlinggator.com/
Located on the main strip this local restaurant serves up delicious food and drinks!
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Willie’s Beach Bar
85 Main St WLocated on the main strip this local restaurant serves up delicious food and drinks!
Stop by for a freshly brewed coffee and homemade goodies at this Mother-Daughter duo local cafe located on River Rd just a 6 minute drive from Riverview Cottage.
What's cool about this cafe is the back patio overlooking the River. Sit, sip and savor the scenes watching the boats go by.
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The Cottage Cafe
71 River RdStop by for a freshly brewed coffee and homemade goodies at this Mother-Daughter duo local cafe located on River Rd just a 6 minute drive from Riverview Cottage.
What's cool about this cafe is the back patio overlooking the River. Sit, sip and savor the scenes watching the boats go by.
Local chinese restaurant with your favorite dishes located on the Main strip
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Simply House-Grand Bend
10 Main Street WestLocal chinese restaurant with your favorite dishes located on the Main strip
Our family's favorite local pizza shop! They deliver right to the cottage
https://neworleanspizza.com/
New Orleans Pizza
15 Ontario Street SouthOur family's favorite local pizza shop! They deliver right to the cottage
https://neworleanspizza.com/
A local fast food joint just 4 minutes from Riverview Cottage. Burgers, fries, shakes at an affordable price! It has become our new family tradition.
86 Ontario St S, Grand Bend
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Denny's Drive-In
86 Ontario St SA local fast food joint just 4 minutes from Riverview Cottage. Burgers, fries, shakes at an affordable price! It has become our new family tradition.
86 Ontario St S, Grand Bend