Grand Bend travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Bend

Grand Bend is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grand Bend to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Grand Bend

If you’re looking for affordable options, Danu Cellars at Dark Horse Estate Winery (70665 B Line) and Chuck's Roadhouse Bar & Grill - Grand Bend (41 Main St W.) are great picks.

When to visit Grand Bend

Grand Bend in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Bend in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grand Bend

Plane

Although Grand Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London (YXU), which is located 58 km from Grand Bend. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Bend departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 29m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grand Bend, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Grand Bend to Toronto takes 2h 16m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 404 for a 10h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Bend is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 195 km from Grand Bend. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Grand Bend using Rider Express or Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Grand Bend takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 199 for a journey of 821 km.

Plane

Although Grand Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London (YXU), which is located 58 km from Grand Bend. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Bend departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 29m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grand Bend, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Grand Bend to Toronto takes 2h 16m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 404 for a 10h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Bend is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 195 km from Grand Bend. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Grand Bend using Rider Express or Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Grand Bend takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 199 for a journey of 821 km.

Airports near Grand Bend

Airlines serving Grand Bend

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Bend

Most booked hotels in Grand Bend

Colonial Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 213+
Amber Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 152+
Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 183+
Oakwood Resort
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 252+

Renting a car in Grand Bend

Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Grand Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.50 and C$ 31.34.

Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Grand Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.50 and C$ 31.34.