Think you know Chatham-Kent? You might be surprised. In recent years, the Southwestern Ontario hub has leveraged its history and modern-day amenities to become an ideal destination for groups around the world.
In short: it pays to take a second look at what Chatham-Kent has to offer.
A place to settle in
There’s a reason travel bloggers choose Chatham Kent. The region boasts a unique range of places to make your temporary home, from the stylish RetroSuites to cozy Bed and Breakfasts, big name hotels and beyond. Moreover, Chatham-Kent’s accommodations are located within a short distance to the venues, attractions, and resources required to make any event pop.
An appetizing experience
All tastes (and budgets) are welcome in Chatham-Kent. Throughout the years, the region has become home to a wide selection of chill cafés, lively breweries, luxury restaurants, and local favourites.
Check out the See you in CK itineraries for day trip ideas that range from road tripping, shore to shore, foodie days, beach days, family fun in every season, as well as, our most popular Ice Cream Trail, Bakery Trails and Patios in Chatham-Kent.
Discover more places to stay and eat in Chatham-Kent.
Outdoor adventure
Chatham-Kent offers ample opportunities for meeting and event planners to add outdoor adventures to their plans. Choose from hiking or biking on the viewtiful tails, a night of camping, day at the beach, serene kayaking, relaxing fishing trips, and much more. The region sports outdoor experiences for every pace.
After all, Canadians have spent the last year and a half indoors. Isn’t it time to get outside?
“Instagrammable” memories
Chatham Kent is packed with amazing landscapes and memorable vistas. Recently, the region’s Power of Young People Action Group compiled an exhaustive list of the place that deserve a visit and a pic, including:
- Talbot Trail Place, Blenheim
- Parks Blueberries farm, Bothwell
- Place of Many Grasses, Chief Tecumseh Monument on Highway 2 outside of Bothwell
- Chatham mural, beside Centro Woodfired Kitchen in Chatham
- Dutch Market food sign with bicycle, Chatham
- Kingston Park Splash Pad, Chatham
- Loaded2Go, Chatham
- Retro Suites, Chatham
- Sons of Kent tasting room, Chatham
- Downtown barn quilts, Dresden
- Union Block Bakery, Dresden
- Bayside Brewery patio and bayview, Erieau
- Sunset from Rondeau Joe’s
- Lighthouse and Pier, Erieau
- Mary Webb Centre building, Highgate
- Wood carvings along the South Lakeshore Trail, Mitchell’s Bay
- Flintstones Car on South Lakeshore Trail, Mitchell’s Bay
- Sunsets, Mitchell’s Bay – best in the Chatham-Kent
- Crazy 8 Barn & Garden, Morpeth
- Schoolhouse at Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, North Buxton
- Tulip Tree Trail, Rondeau
- Clocktower, Thamesville
- Boonies Drive-In Theatre and mural, Tilbury
- Downtown walking bridge, Wallaceburg
Down to earth
Care for a cruise? Visitors to Chatham-Kent can enjoy a scenic ride through the farmlands that make the region an agricultural hub. In addition to hosting the number one fresh water commercial fishing port in the entire world, the municipality is also Canada’s top producer of numerous foods ingredients and a hub for agricultural activity.
Event supports
Groups that comes to Chatham-Kent have access to a network of event suppliers, entertainers, planners, and other supports. This is a community that loves to host, and it shows.
There are many reasons to take a fresh look at Chatham-Kent. Discover this Ontario hotspot for yourself by visiting www.VisitCK.ca.
