Grand Bend

“Great beaches - some are dog friendly. Hiking trails, cycling trails, cross country skiing, canoe rental, bike rental. Gorgeous vistas.”

“The town of Forest is within a 8-10 drive. A town of 5000 people with all that one needs. Groceries, shops, banks, tim hortens, restaurants, splash pad ( beside the library in the park behind the health clinic center ) Most all services can be found here.”

“Visit the historic, lakefront town of Bayfield for excellent food, good shopping and beautiful sunsets. Bayfield’s Main Street is full of locally owned restaurants and shops. ”

“Our local pub. It’s dog friendly, has great cocktails and local wine. Order the duck wings — so good!”

“The trail offers hiking in a beautiful natural setting along the Maitland River. The trail starts from the entrance parking lot, follows the road past the fish pond to the start of the trail. Leads down the steep hill behind the wind mill and follows the wide shallow river to the scenic Benmiller Falls. DISTANCE - 3.2 km loop DIFFICULTY LEVEL - Level 2 (moderate) and Level 3 (some hills, natural path) TRAIL USE - Walking, Skiing, pets on leash TRAIL HAZARDS - Poison ivy along the river TRAIL SURFACE - Natural surface, Groom ski trail (winter) COST OF USING TRAIL - Day use fees posted at gatehouse DRIVING DIRECTIONS - From Goderich go 6 km east on Highway #8 to County Rd #1, turn left to Benmiller then follow the signs. The Falls Reserve is located just west of Benmiller, off County Rd #31 ”