A.J.'s by the Lake
Vacations, Retreats and Getaways
Attractions and Links
BEACHES, BOATING & MARINA’S
Once you set foot on the famous Port Franks beach, it will keep you coming back year after year! With its powdery white sand and its vast sand bars, it is a very inviting place to be. Just a minute down the road from the beach you will find a Marina, where you can launch your boat, the premier thing to do in summer! But that’s not all there is to do, by any means. Port Franks boasts many things to keep you occupied, year round.
Once you set foot on the famous Port Franks beach, it will keep you coming back year after year! With its powdery white sand and its vast sand bars, it is a very inviting place to be. Just a minute down the road from the beach you will find a Marina, where you can launch your boat, the premier thing to do in summer! But that’s not all there is to do, by any means. Port Franks boasts many things to keep you occupied, year round.
Boating on Lake Huron
Canoeing on Ausable River
Huron Shores Marina http://www.huronshoresmarine.com/
Sevenwinds Marina http://www.sevenwinds.lambtonshores.com/
GOLF COURSES AND SPAS
There are 8 exceptional golf courses within 30 minutes of Port Franks! The closest one (Sand Hills Golf Resort) is only 2 minutes away! For info on more, click on the links below
There are 8 exceptional golf courses within 30 minutes of Port Franks! The closest one (Sand Hills Golf Resort) is only 2 minutes away! For info on more, click on the links below
GOLF COURSES http://www.tee-off.ca/
Sand Hills http://www.sandhillsgolf.ca/
Widder Station http://www.widderstation.com/
Arkona Fairways http://www.arkonafairways.com/
Indian Hills
Sawmill Creek Golf Resort and Spa http://www.sawmill-creek.com/
Forest Golf & CountryClub http://www.xcelco.on.ca/~foregolf
Bayview Golf Club
Oakwood Inn http://www.oakwoodinnresort.com/
CULTURE & THEATRE
And for all you culture and theatre buffs, there is Huron Country Playhouse 519-238-6000 www.huroncountryplayhouse.com and a new Dinner Theater in Park Hill. 519-294-1141
And for all you culture and theatre buffs, there is Huron Country Playhouse 519-238-6000 www.huroncountryplayhouse.com and a new Dinner Theater in Park Hill. 519-294-1141
Community Library
Lambton County Museum http://www.lambtononline.ca/lambton_heritage
Sunset Drive-In
Shopping, shopping, shopping!
Port Franks, Bayfield, Grand Bend..., Who can resist the quaint shops, charming boutiques and fine artesian studios located right here in Lambton Shores. The shops showcase beautiful locally crafted pottery and fine art, including floral, wildlife and country themes as well as contemporary art and sculptures! The Grand Bend area has shopping for everyone! Its bustling main street caters to fashion and the latest crazes! Grand Bend Grand Bend Chamber
Pinery Flea Market
Antique Shops
Unique Shops
Restaurants for every palate!
From fine dining to pub-grub. What’s your pleasure?
RESTURANTS
Harbourside http://www.harbourside.lambtonshores.com/port_franks.html
MacPherson's http://www.macphersonsrestaurant.ca/
Grog's Pub & Grill http://www.grogs.ca/
By the River Inn
Rivermouth Marina
NATURE & FITNESS
Lets not forget the nature lovers and fitness buffs! Port Franks has many diverse trails including the Tulip Tree Trail, Ridge Trail and the Savannah Hiking Trail. Thedford Conservation Area has nature trails located very close by, beside the bridge on Highway 21. The Forested Dunes Nature Reserve is located right in Port Franks as well! This makes bird watching in the area exceptional! Pinery Provincial Park is just a 10 minute drive down the road.
Karner Blue Butterfly Sanctuary is also located in Port Franks.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority http://www.abca.on.ca/
Great Lakes Information Network http://www.great-lakes.net/
Horse Back Riding
Grand Bend Motorplex http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/
Parachuting
Community Tennis Courts
Fishing http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/fishing
Hiking Trails
Biking Trails
Port Franks Wetlands and Forested Dunes http://www.carolinian.org/CarolinianSites_PortFranks.htm
Lambton County Heritage Forest
Karner Blue Butterfly Sanctuary
Pinery Provincial Park http://www.pinerypark.on.ca/
Rock Glen Conservation Area http://www.abca.on.ca/ca-rockglen.php
Bird Watching- IBA
Skiing
Other Links of Interest
LOCATION MAPS http://www.lambtonshores.com/maps.html
Grand Bend Info http://www.grandbend.com/
Tourism Info http://www.tourism-sarnia-lambton.com/
Huron County Tourism http://www.hurontourism.on.ca/index.html
City of Lambton Shores http://www.lambtonshores.com/
Weather http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
Doplar Radar http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/radar/index_e.html?id=WSO
Marine Weather http://www.text.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/marine
Beach Report http://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/beaches/index.asp
Observations at Southern Lake Huron Buoy http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=45149
Canadian Coast Guard http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/main_e.htm
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS http://www.grandbend.com/emergnumbers.htm
