What to Do In Port Franks & Surrounding Area
Endless Possibilities
Before getting carried away with the countless list of things to see and do, please, do not miss a Lake Huron sunset. This world famous attraction is best viewed from the sand dunes at the beach along with all of the nature loving locals. Another reason to book your home away from home at Port Franks Getaway! At the bottom of the page is a short video featuring beautiful Port Franks.
Winter is wonderful around here! You can go hiking & skating as well as cross country skiing, snowshoeing & tobogganing - depending on snow levels.
Don't underestimate a nice walk on the beach too!
Of course there are restaurants to visit, the museum, some shops, the Indian Reserve and more! But perhaps the most spectacular is our Wellness - relaxing in the private session outdoor hot tub and/or sauna, with a view!
Fall / Autumn is perfect for hiking, cycling, bird watching, kayaking and sipping hot apple cider by the fire. And don't forget about our Wellness - relaxing in the private session outdoor hot tub and/or sauna, with a view. Of course, a tour of a cider house or 2 is a must!
Spring is magical as the trees start budding, colorful flowers poke through the soil and chipmunks reappear. The Tundra Swan migration is a spectacular site as thousands of swans fly through the sky and gather on wetlands. Almost as spectacular is our Wellness - relaxing in the private session outdoor hot tub and/or sauna, with a view!
Summer Days are meant for lazy beach days, picnics, kayaking, cocktails in the sun and lounging on the deck with a good book.
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Wellness: In addition to our on-site fitness studio, sauna & hot tub, you may wish to have a massage. Purity Salt Cave offering General Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage & Reiki is a short 15 minute drive.
Restaurants Listing
Highlights:
- 5 to 15 minute drive (depending which beach) to the area Beaches
- 10 minutes to Twin Pines Orchards and Cider House
- 23 minutes to Dark Horse Estate Winery
- more delightful options include: Shale Ridge Estate Winery, Alton Farms Estates Winery, Bad Apple Brewing, StonePicker Brewing Co.
- 19 minutes to Huron County Playhouse - Live Theatre, great shows!
- 1 minute walk to the riverfront - fishing, relaxing, boat watching...
- 4 minute drive (2.5 km) to Sand Hills Golf Course or 12 minutes to Indian Hill Golf Club or 14 minutes to Widder Station Golf
- 12 minute drive (10.5 km) to the Pinery Provincial Park (Dunes, Beaches, 10 Nature Hiking Trails, Bike Trails, Canoeing, Paddle boarding, Fishing and more)
- 5 minute walk to Karner Blue Sanctuary - !!! so many trails in the area!!!!
- 15 minutes to Grand Bend Beach
- 15 minutes to Chachi's Axe Throwing
- Several Artists & shops in Port Franks!
Transportation & Tours:
Limo Services, Wave Limo -> You may be surprised at the endless possibilities and adventures! From a vintage VW Van to a Rolls Royce and of course all of the traditional in betweens. Check them out.
Helicopter Tours & Charters: GLHeli -> An eagle's eye view! Several experiences available.
Airplane Flights: Papple Aviation -> shockingly affordable fun!
Taxi: Quick Chic Delivery - Tel: 519-381-7035;
That Girl Taxi - Tel: 1-519-238-1080
Horse Back Riding -> All About Horses
Alpaca Farm Walk -> Sylvan Alpacas
Kayak Rentals:
The Pinery - 519-243-2220, 9526 Lakeshore Rd, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
River Adventures - 1-519-868-7242, 63 River Rd unit 3 Grand Bend Ontario (and electric dingy boats!)
Extreme Water Sports - 519-319-4864, 84 Main Street Grand Bend ON N0M 1T0
Ipperwash Beach Club - (519) 243-5040, 6543 W Parkway Dr, Lambton Shores, ON, N0N 1J2
Paddle Board Rentals:
Ipperwash Beach Club - (519) 243-5040, 6543 W Parkway Dr, Lambton Shores, ON, N0N 1J2
River Adventures - 1-519-868-7242, 4 Main Street Grand Bend ON N0M 1T0
Pontoon Boat Rentals:
Extreme Water Sports - 519-319-4864, 84 Main Street Grand Bend ON N0M 1T0
Splash Watersports - 519 671-4865, 67 Main Street West | Grand Bend N0M 1T0
For the adrenaline seekers:
Flyboard / Jet Packs
Splash Watersports - 519 671-4865, 67 Main Street West | Grand Bend N0M 1T0
Parasailing
Grand Bend Parasail - 519-525-3596, 77 Main St W, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Skydiving
Grand Bend Sport Parachuting Center Inc, 519-238-8610, 70114C, Grand Bend Line, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Skateboarding
All In Skatepark - 519-236-7203, 36 Main Street, Zurich, ON N0M 2T0
Jet ski
Deep Wave Rentals - 519-615-7333
Extreme Water Sports - 519-319-4864, 84 Main Street Grand Bend ON N0M 1T0
Splash Watersports - 519 671-4865, 67 Main Street West | Grand Bend N0M 1T0
Car Races
Grand Bend Motorplex (Dragway, Raceway, Motocross, Speedway)- 519-238-7223, 70292 Grand Bend Line, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0