Rondeau
Why hit the beach at Rondeau Provincial Park?
Ontario’s second-oldest provincial park has 11 kilometers of sandy beaches and boasts excellent hiking, fishing, boating, biking, rollerblading and birding.
CHECK BEACH STATUS & LATEST INFORMATION Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about BeachesWho will love it?
FAMILIES
Kids will love running on over 11 kilometres of soft sand and the warm Lake Erie waves.
CAMPERS
Set up camp at 262 on-site campsites, or stay at one of several nearby camping options.
BIRDERS
Watch for 335 bird species, includeing the endangered Prothonotary Warbler and rarities like Townsend's Solitaire, Yellow-throated Warbler and Painted Bunting.
MOTORCYCLISTS
Try the CRUISE THE COAST ROUTE, a 6-hour, 263-km/163-mile cruise along the scenic north shore of Lake Erie."
Check out outdoor and home curiosities and enjoy lunch just 35 minutes east on
In and Around Rondeau
Bass Haven
- R.R. #6 Wallaceburg
- 15193544242
Bass Haven is a family operated Sport Fishing and Hunting Outfitter, established over 40 years ago, located on Lake St.Clair at Mitchell's Bay, Ontario…
Bayside Brewing Co.
- 970 Ross Lane
- 15196761888
Erieau is home to great sport fishing, a fantastic beach and lively community. Bayside Brewing Company is now serving its Long Pond Lager, Lighthouse Lager…
Bayside Camp
- 820 Ross Lane
- 5193654293
Here at Bayside we offer our guests a friendly, cozy atmosphere, great fishing, and a beautiful view. We have 9 seasonal trailer sites for our long term…
Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Exhibit
- 177 King Street East
- 18005616125
The Story of Chatham’s Black Community is a self-guided interactive exhibit that highlights the struggles and achievements of blacks during the period…
BME Freedom Park
- Wellington and Princess Street
- 1-800-561-6125
The BME Freedom Park, located on the site of the first BME Church in Canada near the Black Mecca exhibit, features many symbolic attributes of the historic…
Butcher Buoy Fishing Charters
- 1515 Kerr Ave.
- +15197842996
We offer half day or all day trips. All tackle and the latest electronics on board. Fish aboard one of the largest charter boats in Erieau, Leamington or…
Butterfly Beach
- Detroit Line Rd
Welcome to Butterfly Beach. This fully renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom lake house has everything you need for a family vacation. Room for 6 to sleep…
Buxton National Historic Site & Museum
- 21975 A.D. Shadd Road
- 1-800-561-6125
One of the last stops on the Underground Railroad, the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum highlights the most successful settlement in its day with a…
Group Tour of Buxton National Historic Site & Museum
- 21975 A.D. Shadd Road
- 18005616125
One of the last stops on the Underground Railroad, the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum highlights the most successful settlement in its day with a…
Bye the Bay Bed & Breakfast
- 18288 Kent Bridge Rd.
- (905) 805-5652
Welcome to Bye the Bay Bed and Breakfast at Rondeau Bay. This is a lovely location in the best birding region in Ontario. Located a 10 minute walk to Rondeau…
C-K docks
- 25 Creek Rd.
- +15193601998
Visit our docks and take a walk downtown in Wallaceburg or Chatham. Enjoy the many local stores and boutiques for excellent shopping. Chatham-Kent…
C.M. Wilson Conservation Area
- 21799 Fargo Road
- +15193547310
Camp at one of their 100 sites, many sites are serviced with hydro and water. Soft drinks and snack foods are available at the gatehouse. Washrooms are fully…
Campers Cove Campground
- 21097 Campers Cove Rd
- 1-800-265-5833
Campers Cove is a family camping resort located on the shores of Lake Erie. We pride ourselves with 50 over years of camping experience. Whether it's the…
Cascades Casino Chatham
- 615 Richmond St
- +12262960309
EAT, DRINK, & Play at Cascades Casino Chatham! Enjoy some fo the best-in-class entertainment and gaming in the region. This brand new casino offers stellar…
Chatham Capitol Theatre
- 238 King Street West
- 1.866.807.7770
The Chatham Capitol Theatre is a 1210-seat entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Chatham, Ontario. The theatre first opened as a movie house in 1930…
Chatham-Kent Tourism
- 315 King St W.
Travel the Underground Railroad, or experience reeling in the big one on one of our world-class freshwater lakes! Culture is alive in CK; we offer a unique…
Chatham-Kent Tourism
- 315 King St W.
Chatham-Kent has a diverse network of trails to explore! Use this story map to help you find one near you.
Chatham-Kent Bakery Trail
- 315 King St W.
Is there anything more scrumptious than the smell of fresh baked breads and pastries paired with a coffee, tea or latté? Of course there is: the taste! A…
Chatham-Kent Farmers Market
- 9877 Longwoods Rd.
- 15193519688
The market has something to please everyone with it’s great selection of fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, pies, breads, buns &…
Chatham-Kent Today Travel Guide
- 315 King St W.
Cultivate History on the Underground Railroad; Reel in the big one on Lake Erie or St. Clair; Enjoy so much more, shore to shore. Experiences are made here…
Churrascaria Steak House
- 525 Grand Ave E
- +15193551279
Welcome to Chatham's culinary destination of choice. From the Mediterranean taste of Portugal to the mouth-watering taste of the authentic Churrascaria…
Clearville Park
- 25 Creek Rd.
- +15196745583
Visit Clearville Park and enjoy a day of great fishing opportunities for walleye, perch, smallmouth bass, salmon and rainbow trout. You'll be enthralled by…
Comfort Inn Chatham
- 1100 Richmond St.
- 15193525500
Conveniently located off Highway 401, the Comfort Inn hotel is near Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, the Chatham Cultural Centre, the Chatham-Kent…
Cove Marina
- 7744 Seventh Line W
- +15196823841
Cove marina is located at the mouth of the Thames River on lake St. Claire. With slots for 300 boats, we can accommodate an entire club. Amenities include an…
Delhaven Orchards
- 8130 Talbot Trail
- +15196764475
With over 400 acres of property designated to growing a variety of crops, family farm owned and operated, Delhaven Orchards Ltd. is a regional titan in…
Great Local Eats
Bayside Brewing Co.
- 970 Ross Lane
- 15196761888
Erieau is home to great sport fishing, a fantastic beach and lively community. Bayside Brewing Company is now serving its Long Pond Lager, Lighthouse Lager…
Churrascaria Steak House
- 525 Grand Ave E
- +15193551279
Welcome to Chatham's culinary destination of choice. From the Mediterranean taste of Portugal to the mouth-watering taste of the authentic Churrascaria…
Mamma Maria's Ristorante
- 231 King Street West
- +15193601600
From the moment you enter the old world atmosphere, you are immediately immersed to another place, another time. Transported from the here and now, prepare…
Molly and OJ's
- 875 Mariners Rd
- +15196768812
Enjoy an authentic surf and turf meal off the banks of Erieau at Molly and Oj's Restaurant & Tavern! Take to the depths of Lake Erie as you indulge in fresh…
Rondeau Joe's Pub
- 11521 Wildwood Line
- +15196740006
It's hard to beat a restaurant with a waterfront view; and that's exactly what you'll get at Rondeau Joe's pub. Overlooking Rondeau Bay, enjoy all your pub…
Rossini's Restaurant
- 634 Grand Ave E.
- 15193522920
Rossini's is one of Chatham's oldest restaurants. Founded in 1948 by Carlo and Amalia Rossini, the restaurant has grown from the original 30 to 150 seats…
Tru's Grill House & Lounge
- 220 Riverview Drive
- +15194360199
Tru’s Grill House is a family owned restaurant located on Riverview Drive, situated near the Thames River in Chatham, Ontario. Our popularity in Chatham…
Where To Stay
Bayside Camp
- 820 Ross Lane
- 5193654293
Here at Bayside we offer our guests a friendly, cozy atmosphere, great fishing, and a beautiful view. We have 9 seasonal trailer sites for our long term…
Butterfly Beach
- Detroit Line Rd
Welcome to Butterfly Beach. This fully renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom lake house has everything you need for a family vacation. Room for 6 to sleep…
Bye the Bay Bed & Breakfast
- 18288 Kent Bridge Rd.
- (905) 805-5652
Welcome to Bye the Bay Bed and Breakfast at Rondeau Bay. This is a lovely location in the best birding region in Ontario. Located a 10 minute walk to Rondeau…
C.M. Wilson Conservation Area
- 21799 Fargo Road
- +15193547310
Camp at one of their 100 sites, many sites are serviced with hydro and water. Soft drinks and snack foods are available at the gatehouse. Washrooms are fully…
Campers Cove Campground
- 21097 Campers Cove Rd
- 1-800-265-5833
Campers Cove is a family camping resort located on the shores of Lake Erie. We pride ourselves with 50 over years of camping experience. Whether it's the…
Clearville Park
- 25 Creek Rd.
- +15196745583
Visit Clearville Park and enjoy a day of great fishing opportunities for walleye, perch, smallmouth bass, salmon and rainbow trout. You'll be enthralled by…
Comfort Inn Chatham
- 1100 Richmond St.
- 15193525500
Conveniently located off Highway 401, the Comfort Inn hotel is near Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, the Chatham Cultural Centre, the Chatham-Kent…
Erie-O Motel
- 840 Ross Lane
- +15196762101
Welcome to the Erie-O Motel and Marina! The Erie-O Motel is located on a picturesque waterfront location in the small lakeside town of Erieau Ontario. At the…
Hickory Lakehouse
- 20941 Hickory Road
- 5194017379
One level cottage - Offering a peaceful setting in the quaint fishing village of Wheatley, ON. This beautiful 3 bedroom cottage is facing Lake Erie, just a…
Holiday Harbour Resort
- 20951 Pier Road
- 1-800-997-7809
Holiday Harbour Resort, located in Wheatley, Ontario, is a relaxing getaway with a quiet atmosphere where the natural beauty of Lake Erie is at your…
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chatham
- 575 Richmond Street
- 18776608550
Guests enjoy Chatham hotel's historic surroundings. In the southern region of Ontario and near the United States-Canada border, the Holiday Inn Express®…
Katharine's Bed & Breakfast
- 8 Carlyle St.
- +15196823706
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a trip to Katharine's Bed & Breakfast, a turn of the 20th Century Victorian home in a quiet neighbourhood. We…
Lakeside Village Motel and Campground
- 2416 Talbot Trail
- 15198254307
Lakeside Village Motel and Campground overlooks beautiful Lake Erie, high on a bluff in Southwestern Ontario. Relax and enjoy the cool breeze while looking…
Mitchell's Bay Marine Park
- 3 Allen Road
- +15193548423
Located along the Northeast shore of Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay Marine Park has many different vacation and recreational activities - camping, boating…
Molly & OJ's Lakeside Cabin Rentals
- 875 Mariners Rd.
- 15196768812
Relax in quiet, secluded comfort on the shores of Lake Erie in beautiful Erieau. Molly & OJ's Lakeside Cabin Rentals offers you a choice of 11 full service…
Omstead's On Erie Bed & Breakfast
- 254 Detroit Line
- +15193245727
Margo & Keith Omstead extend a warm Wheatley welcome to you in their 1926 Arts & Crafts, Tudor-Revival cottage bed and breakfast on Lake Erie's beautiful…
Pura Vida Beach House
- 20940 Hickory Road
Sleeps 8-10! Upscale, dog friendly, 4 bed, 2 bath home with over 100 ft. of private beach and stunning lake views. Cozy up by the fireplace, around the…
Retro Suites Hotel
- 2 King St. West
- +15193515885
Offers individually-designed suites intended to bring excitement, elegance and style to your overnight experience. Architectural features of this century-old…
Rondeau
- 18050 Rondeau Park Road
- 15196741750
Ontario’s second-oldest provincial park has 11 kilometers of sandy beaches and boasts excellent hiking, fishing, boating, biking, rollerblading and birding…
Rondeau Provincial Park
- 18050 Rondeau Park Road
- +15196741750
Nestled deep within the heart of Carolinian Canada lies Ontario’s second oldest Provincial Park. Lands that jut into shallow waters, inland creeks, marshes…
Summer Place Marina and Campground
- 18254 Kent Bridge Rd, RR 1
- +15196742326
Located on Rondeau Bay they offer daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal slips and campgrounds. Summer Place has large level campsites, good fishing, boat…
Walpole Island Riverfront Cottages & Waterway Tours
- 1808 River Road
- 5194370982
Serenity Cottage - Situated along the beautiful St. Clair river, the blue water is both refreshing and serene. Serenity Cottage is both peaceful and perfect…
Wenzlers Landing Bed & Breakfast
- 2310 Hickson Road
- 15198253233
“Total relaxation, a great natural setting, terrific stress reliever” are all terms often used by our guests to describe our oasis just south of the town of…
Wheatley Provincial Park
- 21116 Klondyke Road
- +15198254659
Lands that jut into shallow waters, inland creeks, marshes and lush forests make this area a popular stop for numerous species that travel along the main…
Willow Barrel Retreat
- 17655 Erieau Rd.
- 15196762238
Ideally located on the shores of Lake Erie and Rondeau Bay, Willow Barrel Retreat is a great accommodation option to explore this hub of waterfront activity…