This dreamy beach town with Florida vibes is one of Ontario's 'most beautiful' spots to live
You can wake up to white sand shores and sparkling waves.
An ice cream shop in Ontario. Right: A provincial park in Ontario.
Every day will feel like a vacation when waking up in this charming Ontario beach town. With sandy shores, quaint streets and sparkling waves, it's like a little slice of paradise right here in the province.
You can spend your days basking in the sun, cooling off with a scoop of ice cream, and exploring the town's cute streets and shops.
We asked readers on Narcity Canada's Facebook page to share their thoughts on Ontario's most beautiful places to live, and this stunning beach town with velvety, white sand shores was one of the destinations mentioned.
Grand Bend is a gorgeous small town situated along the shining shores of Lake Huron. With its soft-sand beach and turquoise waters, the destination looks almost tropical, and has even been dubbed "Florida North."
According to Lambton Shores, it's "one of Canada's best beach towns" and offers "a variety of restaurants, shops, and nightlife destinations along the town's main strip."
The Main Beach is the largest in the area and is just a short walk from the shops and eateries. You can spend your weekends soaking up the sun on the white sandy shores and going for a dip in the lake.
The town is located close to another beach destination — Pinery Provincial Park. Here you'll find 10 kilometres of silky shores and rolling dunes, as well as scenic trails to explore.
In addition to its beaches, the town offers a farmers' market, museums, local theatre, art gallery, lakeside restaurants and more.
According to Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce, "you will never regret escaping the noisy, crowded, traffic-jammed urbanscape for the tranquil, clean air communities in this region."
The area offers fresh, local foods, around 200 annual community events, privacy, and beautiful natural areas.
According to Zolo, the average home price in the Lambton Shores region for July 2025 is $836,275 — noticeably more affordable than Toronto’s average of $1,112,014.
If you're looking for a new place to call home, locals say this beach town is one of the "most beautiful" spots to live in the province.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.