Cliff Haven Vacation Guidebook
Food & Shopping
The nearest town: Forest (population 2,800):
• Canadian Tire
• FOODLAND, Subway & Tim Hortons all at King St & Main Street
• LCBO & separate Beer Store located on Main St.
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Forest
The nearest town: Forest (population 2,800):
• Canadian Tire
• FOODLAND, Subway & Tim Hortons all at King St & Main Street
• LCBO & separate Beer Store located on Main St.
Beaches and more
A 5 min drive, 12 min bike ride, 45ish min hike.
This Conservation Area boasts 26 acres of land on the shores of Huron. Enjoy fishing, boating and watersports via the boat launch, swimming at the beach, picnic facilities, and a play area.
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Highland Glen Conservation Area
5046 Lakeshore RoadA 5 min drive, 12 min bike ride, 45ish min hike.
This Conservation Area boasts 26 acres of land on the shores of Huron. Enjoy fishing, boating and watersports via the boat launch, swimming at the beach, picnic facilities, and a play area.
A 20-minute drive along the Lakeshore Road.
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 a number of Crown-owned properties operated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that offer beach access, parking, and seasonal washrooms.
Web: https://www.lambtonshores.ca/en/explore-and-play/ipperwash-beach.aspx
West Ipperwash Road has the Ipperwash Beach Club, recommended for lunch or dinner and an Ice Cream Shop, near the waterfront. Prior to Covid they offered Kids movies on a big screen on Thursdays next to the ice cream shop.
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Ipperwash Beach
A 20-minute drive along the Lakeshore Road.
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 a number of Crown-owned properties operated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that offer beach access, parking, and seasonal washrooms.
Web: https://www.lambtonshores.ca/en/explore-and-play/ipperwash-beach.aspx
West Ipperwash Road has the Ipperwash Beach Club, recommended for lunch or dinner and an Ice Cream Shop, near the waterfront. Prior to Covid they offered Kids movies on a big screen on Thursdays next to the ice cream shop.
A 25-min F drive.
Great public beach, antique stores (there is a few along Hw 21, all the way up to Goderich – an hour and 10 min drive)
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Port Franks
A 25-min F drive.
Great public beach, antique stores (there is a few along Hw 21, all the way up to Goderich – an hour and 10 min drive)
Must go!
About 30 min along the Lakeshore Road
Grand Bend has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s best beach towns.
Grand Bend is a great spot for fancy restaurants, best ice-cream places, rentals, souvenir shops and other touristy attractions. Highly recommended: The Pinery Antique Shop, Grand Bend Flee Market, Grand Bend drive in movie theatre).
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Grand Bend
About 30 min along the Lakeshore Road
Grand Bend has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s best beach towns.
Grand Bend is a great spot for fancy restaurants, best ice-cream places, rentals, souvenir shops and other touristy attractions. Highly recommended: The Pinery Antique Shop, Grand Bend Flee Market, Grand Bend drive in movie theatre).
About 30 min along the Lakeshore Road
Pinery is a must-do day trip! Make sure we come early to find a parking spot and have enough time to do a little bit of everything: cycling or hiking on its beautiful trails (bikes are available for rent if you don’t bring yours), pedal along the serene channel watching fishes and turtles, and several hours of fun on its beautiful beaches. (We also must grab an ice cream in the park’s famous ice-cream shop. Have kids – no choice!) In winter, we come for cross-country skiing (again, if we left out skis behind, we can rent). Although these are our favorites, exploration does not stop here.
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Pinery Provincial Park
9526 Lakeshore RdAbout 30 min along the Lakeshore Road
Pinery is a must-do day trip! Make sure we come early to find a parking spot and have enough time to do a little bit of everything: cycling or hiking on its beautiful trails (bikes are available for rent if you don’t bring yours), pedal along the serene channel watching fishes and turtles, and several hours of fun on its beautiful beaches. (We also must grab an ice cream in the park’s famous ice-cream shop. Have kids – no choice!) In winter, we come for cross-country skiing (again, if we left out skis behind, we can rent). Although these are our favorites, exploration does not stop here.
City/town information
A 25-30 min drive along the Lakeshore Road.
A beautiful small city (population 71,600) famous for its beaches and parks, the Blue Water Bridge (a twin-span international bridge across the St. Clair River).
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Sarnia
A 25-30 min drive along the Lakeshore Road.
A beautiful small city (population 71,600) famous for its beaches and parks, the Blue Water Bridge (a twin-span international bridge across the St. Clair River).
London is a Canadian city in southwestern Ontario, just north of Lake Erie and the U.S. border. It's home to the University of Western Ontario. Among the city's range of museums are Museum London, a showcase for regional art and historical artefacts, and the interactive Children's Museum.
If you like bulk shopping, they have 2 Costco locations.
We recommend the Museum of Ontario Archaeology and London Children’s Museum.
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London
London is a Canadian city in southwestern Ontario, just north of Lake Erie and the U.S. border. It's home to the University of Western Ontario. Among the city's range of museums are Museum London, a showcase for regional art and historical artefacts, and the interactive Children's Museum.
If you like bulk shopping, they have 2 Costco locations.
We recommend the Museum of Ontario Archaeology and London Children’s Museum.
A local gem worth an hour drive. We recommend a lakeside drive to Goderich with lots of stops along the way for shopping, food, sightseeing and maybe swimming!
https://www.goderich.ca
The Town of Goderich, home to approximately 7,500 residents, combines small town charm with world class amenities.
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Goderich
A local gem worth an hour drive. We recommend a lakeside drive to Goderich with lots of stops along the way for shopping, food, sightseeing and maybe swimming!
https://www.goderich.ca
The Town of Goderich, home to approximately 7,500 residents, combines small town charm with world class amenities.
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Winter Magic on Huron
If you think of Huron as a summer-only destination, think again! Pinery Provincial Park offers best cross-country skiing experience in Southern Ontario.
https://ontarioskitrails.com/item/pinery/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWPDfHIVDX8