Ontario is home to some of the most stunning landscapes – so beautiful it’s sure to bring a tear to your eye. And some of these landscapes look even better as the sun begins to set for the day. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to catch a gorgeous sunset, look no other than Pinery Provincial Park.

Less than a three-hour drive from Toronto, in Grand Bend is where you will find Pinery. With a beautiful park and 10km of beach on the shores of Lake Huron, Pinery offers a lot of natural enjoyment and sightseeing adventures. It’s open year-round and has 10 walking trails, a 14 km bike trail, and more.

It’s also home to the extremely rare and fragile Oak Savanna and Coastal Dune Ecosystems – over 800 vascular plants, and over 300 bird species, according to Ontario Parks.

But, since you’re here for the perfect sunset spot, Pinery offers the perfect view of a warm and glowy sunset – especially for fall.

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This picture speaks for itself but if that’s not enough to convince you, maybe National Geographic can. According to Ontario Parks, the reputable nature magazine listed Pinery’s sunsets as one of the “Top 10 Best in the World.”

Whether you’re out on one of the rented canoes, trailing to one of its viewing platforms, or off on a hike, you’ll be sure to catch a stunning sunset at this beloved park.

For more information on the park and to plan your visit, click here.

Pinery Provincial Park

Where: 9526 Lakeshore Rd, Grand Bend, ON

Karen Doradea

Karen Doradea

Senior Staff Writer, Toronto – Karen is a multimedia journalist based in Toronto. With a strong knowledge of reporting and editing through all forms of media, she has a true passion for storytelling. She carries several years of journalistic experience and has covered the Toronto scene from local stories to national news. When Karen isn’t publishing fire content, you can find her binge-watching sitcoms on Netflix, at a must-try restaurant, or scrolling endlessly on TikTok looking for the next best thing – News never sleeps.

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