All the Best of the Season and a Happy and Prosperous New Year......Larry

What party is the REMAX guy running for

Well Summer is all but over however the nice weather continues. More often than not September is one of the nicest months of the year even for being on the Beach.

Around here Fall is very busy with new listings and a heightened sales activity. Southbend Estates should see some heavy equipment in the next week or so. A lot of people travel this area in the Fall for the various fairs and events and fall colour changes. Ontario's West Coast ( the Lake Huron Shoreline ) will be getting it's own Radio Station this Fall. 104.9 The Beach has begun test programming and will launch in October. It's studios are located in Goderich. The Rotary Trail from Grand Bend to the Pinery is being paved this fall making of course for a much smoother ride. It's also election season with all the signs rapidly popping up everywhere.. we think that REMAX guy is going to win !

The Sunsets over Lake Huron have been declared among the Top Ten best in the world by National Geographic Magazine
The crowds for the last long weekend of the Summer have begun to swarm the Beach communities along Lake Huron .....and the parties begin.
By next Tuesday most local residents will be happy to have peace and tranquility return to the area. Many will miss the masses especially those retailers and restaurateurs who make most of their yearly sales in the short 10 to 12 week period of Summer.
South of Grand Bend the Grand Opening of Southbend Estates happened Aug 24. Southbend Estates is a huge development which when completed will have just over 400 fully serviced single family lots, a condominium development and a 200,000 sq ft commercial retail and hotel development. The feature of this new community is a 7200 yard golf course designed by Kevin Homes and being built by Gateman-Milloy who have built over 100 golf courses in Canada. Huron Links Golf Course will also have a driving and practise range along with a first class clubhouse. Reservations are being taken now and already more than 10% of the first phase have been selected. If you would like to get in on this exciting new development e-mail larryb@grandbend4sale.com

Labour Day Rental

Summer is rapidly flying by, and we've had outstanding beach weather albeit not so good for area Farmers.

FYI the picture above is from the North pier looking into the Harbour at Grand Bend

Upcoming events include the Zurich Bean Festival August 25. Legends a historical tribute to those incredible artistic musical pioneers from the mid 50's thru the 70's runs August 8 thru September 1 at the Huron Country Playhouse.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AUGUST 11 1 PM TO 3PM.
TAKE LAKE ROAD FROM Hwy 21 ( Ontario St ) towards the Lake to Harbour Park Court in Grand Bend

Perfect for 2 or 3 families to share..or start your own Bed & Breakfast in this gorgeous 5 bedroom,4.5 bath home. 2 Fabulous suites,each with their own private entrance on the Main level. Each suite has its own bedroom & bath, complete with whirlpool tub. Both suites have kitchen, livingroom with gas fireplace,hardwood & ceramic floors,9`coffered ceilings,halogen lighting & diningroom. West Suite has view of lake! Bright,spacious lower offers familyroom with gas fireplace,kitchenette + 3 more bedrooms plus 2 full baths. Many handicap accessible features throughout. This is a must see , available for less than replacement cost at $ 549,900.00

Looking for a last minute rental for the last week of August including the Labour Day weekend ........www.grandbend4sale.com/44walker.htm

Scenes like this on are few and far between this year. The Beach has been packed almost every day as the summer is approaching the mid way point.

Last weekend was particularily busy with the Not So Pro Volleyball Tournament with close to 100 teams on the Beach and the IHRA Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex. A large attendance ( 42,000 )put it in the top 5 in IHRA history. Upcoming events in the area include the 2007 Zurich Fair July 27,28 and 29. More than 1200 participants have already signed up for the RONA MS Bike Tour - Grand Bend to London July 28 and 29, up 15% over last year.

Cutting Edge Music Festival is at the Grand Bend motorplex during the August 3-6 Civic Holiday weekend Details of that are at www.cuttingedgemusicfestival.com.

The 11th Annual Exeter Rodeo is August 11 and 12 and Miss Saigon continues at the Huron Country Playhouse until August 4th.

All in all a lot of busy times coming up. If you're thinking about renting a cottage in Grand Bend the weeks of August 12 to 19 and August 26 thru Sept 3rd ( Labour Day ) are available ..details at www.grandbend4sale.com/44walker.htm

Busy weekend in the Bend

This weekend its a big time in the Bend . Miss Saigon is on at the The Main Stage at The Huron Country Playhouse thru August 4 as well Moms the Word continues at Playhouse 2.
At Grand Bend Motorplex its the 8th Annual Mopar Canadian Nationals
Friday: Gates open 8am Sportsman qualifying 9am - 6pm. PRO PIT PARTY - Meet the Stars 5:30-6:30pm PRO QUALIFYING 7:00pm (Pro Stock, Alcohol Funny Car, Pro Modified, Top Fuel Dragster & Nitro Funny Car)
Saturday: Gates open 8am Sportsman qualifying 9am -12:30pm, PRO QUALIFYING 1:00pm(Pro Stock, Alcohol Funny Car, Pro Modified, Nitro Funny Car, Top Fuel Dragster, Super Shockwave Jet Truck) Sportsman Eliminations to follow to 6pm. PRO PIT PARTY - Meet the Stars 5:30-6:30pm KNOLL GAS NITRO JAM 7:00pm (Pro Stock, Alcohol Funny Car, Pro Modified, Top Stock,Nitro Funny Car, Top Fuel Dragster, Super Shockwave Jet Truck followed by Fireworks)
Sunday: Gates open 8am Sportsman eliminations 9:00 am, PRO ELIMINATIONS Rd 1 10:30am Rd 2 Noon Semi Finals 2:00pm, Finals 4:00pm ( Sportsman eliminations continue between rounds)
If thats not enough there's the 5th Annual Not So Pro Volleyball Tournament on the Beach Fri Sat and Sun.

One sure way to beat the summer heat is Ice Cream and the picture beside shows the number and variety of places offering that treat. This is a picture from an article in this weeks Lakeshore Advance describing the various ice cream locations along the Lake Huron between Port Franks and Grand Bend. Read the complete story at http://www.lakeshoreadvance.com/


If you're still thinking of a Summer Vacation in the Bend and don't think you can find a palce to stay try this link www.grandbend4sale.com/44walker.htm.

There are still about 4 weeks available plus why not try a fall and winter vacation.
Something new ..Hay Communications , the local telephone company, has installed wireless internet access points throughout the Grand Bend Core and Marina areas. Access is free to the Chamber of Commerce website and e-mail and/or buy blocks of time to use while in the area.