Ironwood Cottages Guidebook
Sightseeing & Activities
Visit one of Canada's oldest national parks. We love walking the boardwalk, and visiting the point.
195 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional Point Pelee del Canadà
1118 Point Pelee DrVisit one of Canada's oldest national parks. We love walking the boardwalk, and visiting the point.
Open from spring to fall - great outdoor location combined with historic buildings. Some fun festivals during the summer too!
20 residents recomanen
Fort Malden National Historic Site
Open from spring to fall - great outdoor location combined with historic buildings. Some fun festivals during the summer too!
This huge sandy beach is a quick walk, and even quick drive, from the cottage. With hours of fun, public washrooms, and more.
10 residents recomanen
Cedar Beach Conservation Area
1031 Heritage RdThis huge sandy beach is a quick walk, and even quick drive, from the cottage. With hours of fun, public washrooms, and more.
Eh Oh farms has seasonal, pick your own flowers in a beautiful setting. It's hidden in what looks like a residential area, but drive behind the houses to their barn, and large field of flowers for a lovely activity.
Eh Oh Farm
Eh Oh farms has seasonal, pick your own flowers in a beautiful setting. It's hidden in what looks like a residential area, but drive behind the houses to their barn, and large field of flowers for a lovely activity.
A fun visit for families and couples - play area for kids, mini golf, arcade, shop the greenhouses, eat the food, enjoy!
76 residents recomanen
Colasanti's
1550 Road 3 EA fun visit for families and couples - play area for kids, mini golf, arcade, shop the greenhouses, eat the food, enjoy!
Pelee Island, Pelee, ON N0R, Canadà
A great day trip via ferry.
Travel back in time to see how the early settlers lived along Lake Erie. A quick drive down the road from our cottage.
26 residents recomanen
John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area
915 Essex County Rd 50Travel back in time to see how the early settlers lived along Lake Erie. A quick drive down the road from our cottage.
Check out the historic vehicles, and wander through the recreation of a historic village.
12 residents recomanen
Canadian Transportation Museum
6155 Arner TownlineCheck out the historic vehicles, and wander through the recreation of a historic village.
Shopping
Cindy's has a huge Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar bar (you have to see it!), plus a variety of gifts, decor, plants, and more. A fantastic stop!
28 residents recomanen
Cindy's Home & Garden
585 Seacliff DrCindy's has a huge Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar bar (you have to see it!), plus a variety of gifts, decor, plants, and more. A fantastic stop!
A cute little stop for pictures - the lavender farm is part of the North 42 Winery. If you love lavender, this is a must see.
11 residents recomanen
Serenity Lavender Farm Inc
130 Essex County Rd 50A cute little stop for pictures - the lavender farm is part of the North 42 Winery. If you love lavender, this is a must see.
A fantastic little market with unique food, local produce, and great gift baskets.
9 residents recomanen
Lee and Maria's
692 Seacliff DrA fantastic little market with unique food, local produce, and great gift baskets.
My Cousin's Closet
24 Main St EAn eclectic mix of ladies fashion sporting Canadian brands.
A cute little store right near Cooper's Hawk Winery, including an ice cream shop for a delightful treat.
11 residents recomanen
Priscilla's Presents
1195 Iler RdA cute little store right near Cooper's Hawk Winery, including an ice cream shop for a delightful treat.
Wineries with Great Restaurants
These are our favourite places to enjoy a meal with our wine tours. We highly recommend getting a reservation, and checking the hours as they change throughout the year.
A favourite of ours - great wine and great food with large outdoor eating area, and outdoor fire place.
93 residents recomanen
Oxley Estate Winery
533 Essex County Road 50A favourite of ours - great wine and great food with large outdoor eating area, and outdoor fire place.
Book ahead to eat overlooking the grape vines in a lovely restaurant. Walk through the lavender garden. Enjoy the wine!
83 residents recomanen
North 42 Degrees Estate Winery & Bistro 42
130 Essex County Rd 50Book ahead to eat overlooking the grape vines in a lovely restaurant. Walk through the lavender garden. Enjoy the wine!
Another of our favourite wineries, where we enjoy tasting - and buying - a variety of their wines.
61 residents recomanen
Cooper's Hawk Vineyards and The Vines Restaurant
1425 Iler RdAnother of our favourite wineries, where we enjoy tasting - and buying - a variety of their wines.
Food scene
The Bridge House
19 Main St EMake a reservation at a local favourite pub.
A local brewery/restaurant with a comfortable vibe and great food.
52 residents recomanen
The Grove Brew House
86 Main St EA local brewery/restaurant with a comfortable vibe and great food.
A local favourite with great breakfasts, and great food all day long. Casual, friendly.
34 residents recomanen
Garfield's
1 County 50 Rd W A local favourite with great breakfasts, and great food all day long. Casual, friendly.
Koi Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
18 Main St WO' Sarracino Trattoria and Wine Bar
31 Main St WFantastic Italian cuisine!
The Main Grill and Ale House
24 Main St WCanadian food in a great atmosphere.
Vern's doesn't look like much - they haven't updated the decor since the 60s. :) But the food is great, and varied. It's the place the locals head for a good family meal at a great price.
6 residents recomanen
Vernon's Tap & Grill
22 Main St EVern's doesn't look like much - they haven't updated the decor since the 60s. :) But the food is great, and varied. It's the place the locals head for a good family meal at a great price.
Kayak and Canoe Rentals
A great place to get a canoe or kayak for the weekend, and they even deliver.
26 residents recomanen
Pelee Wings Nature Store & Paddlesports Shop
636 Point Pelee DrA great place to get a canoe or kayak for the weekend, and they even deliver.
Coffee Shops and Bakeries
The best almond croissant we have ever had. Plus many other baked goods, jams, and a freezer with pre-made items, including cookie dough.
6 residents recomanen
Miller's Bakery
21 Chestnut StThe best almond croissant we have ever had. Plus many other baked goods, jams, and a freezer with pre-made items, including cookie dough.
The local bakery just down the road from the cottage on Heritage, by the marina. From pies to bread - fresh baked treats!
6 residents recomanen
Fehr's Heritage Bakery
970 Heritage RdThe local bakery just down the road from the cottage on Heritage, by the marina. From pies to bread - fresh baked treats!
Red Lantern Coffee Co.
4 Main St WAmazing coffee. Full stop.
Momma Bear's Bakery
313 Main St EAmazing cupcakes - and soooo many flavours!
Groceries
Great grocery store to stock up for your vacation. And the LCBO, Shoppers Drug Mart, and McDonald's is in the same parking lot.
7 residents recomanen
FreshCo
430 Main St EGreat grocery store to stock up for your vacation. And the LCBO, Shoppers Drug Mart, and McDonald's is in the same parking lot.
The second grocery store on Kingsville main street. For deli, bakery, quick meals, and more, this is the place to go.
11 residents recomanen
Zehrs
300 Main St EThe second grocery store on Kingsville main street. For deli, bakery, quick meals, and more, this is the place to go.