The Erie-O Motel is located in the most unique natural locations in the heart of the small Lake Erie beachside community of Erieau, Ontario. The Erie-O Motel is on a piece of remarkable waterfront property where our guests can enjoy beautiful scenic views of the Rondeau Bay from our very own marina. From our property, you can enjoy, boating, kayaking and watersports and some of the finest fishing in the region.
We are just a short drive from Rondeau Provincial Park, one of Ontario's finest provincial park which boasts unspoiled natural woodland, wetland, and miles of sandy beaches. In Rondeau Park our guests can enjoy many activities such as hiking, exploring and birding. If beaches are more your thing then we are in the perfect spot for you because the Erie-O Motel is only seconds away from the beautiful sandy beaches of Erieau on the north shore of Lake Erie.
GREENVIEW AVIARIES
Another great place for families to visit is Greenview Aviaries. Greenview Aviaries Park & Zoo is an extraordinary day out for everyone, and is the ultimate destination for group outings such as family reunions, church picnics, company excursions and school trips. Special rates are available for groups larger than 20.
The beautiful landscaped country park and zoo is located in Morpeth, Ontario. Featuring domestic and exotic animals – tigers, lions, jaguars, cougars, zebras, eland, donkeys, wolves, and so many more. Also tropical birds, waterfowl, reptiles and lots of comical monkeys, so bring your camera! – Also housed on-site, is a large playground, splash pad, picnic area, licensed restaurant and a souvenir gift shop. All areas are wheelchair accessible with friendly staff ready to serve you. We have spent many days there while growing up in Southwestern Ontario, and it is definitely a place to check out while staying with us at the Erie-O. www.greenviewaviariesparkandzoo.com
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Rondeau Provincial Park
Rondeau Provincial Park is located in southwestern Ontario, and it’s the second oldest provincial park having been established in 1894. It’s open 365 days a year and offers many activities and events for adults, children and families throughout the year.
Rondeau is home to the largest area of Carolinian forest in Canada. It has over 11 kilometres of long sandy beaches and is perfect for sun lovers and swimmers, beautiful waters for anglers, boaters and those who enjoy water activities. Many species of wildlife thrive in the large untouched natural marsh areas.
With the many trails throughout the park, you’ll be impressed with the hiking, biking, and rollerblading opportunities. There are 6 hiking trails and 3 biking trails totaling 38.5 km in length, it’s cycling trails are perfect for all levels of cyclists. In the winter, you can enjoy ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, as well as hiking and bird watching.
Many birders flock to Rondeau Park throughout the year, where there are over 300 species of birds. The park is an important stopover for birds during the migration seasons. Rondeau Park is a world-renowned bird watching destination. In the springtime there’s the “Festival of Flight”, attracting birdwatchers from across USA and Ontario to see the large array of bird species in the park.
There’s so much to do if you’re planning on visiting Rondeau Park. It’s definitely an Anglers paradise being surrounded by the waters of Lake Erie and Rondeau Bay. While out on the waters surrounding Rondeau Bay, you will soon realize that salmon, walleye, and perch are the most popular catches in Lake Erie. In addition, the warm, vegetation-rich waters of Rondeau Bay offer excellent Largemouth Bass fishing, but there’s also lots of perch, sunfish, crappie, catfish, and pike to be caught. Waterfowl Blind Hunting is available from the middle of September to the middle of December on Rondeau Bay, subject to the Ontario Hunting Regulations. This activity is operated by the Rondeau Bay Waterfowler’sAssociation.
More information on Rondeau Park please visit
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/rondeau/events
Rondeau Park Map
It is easy to enjoy the natural beauty of Rondeau Provincial Parks beaches, trails and wildlife when staying at the Erie-O Motel.
We are located only 25 minutes from the park with a leisurely drive east along the Talbot Trail.
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Check out www.chatham-kent.ca for things to do in the area.
The magnificent Rondeau Bay is a popular place for those looking for the perfect Southwest Ontario hot spot for a variety of watersports and activities. Rondeau Bay is a popular location for those who enjoy canoeing, fishing, swimming, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, cruising and motorboats. The generally calm and shallow waters of Rondeau Bay also offer an excellent canoeing or kayaking experience.
Make yourself a lunch and venture out and explore Rondeau’s marsh, one of the largest remaining coastal wetlands on the lower Great Lakes. While out on the Bay you can look for Spotted Gar at the water’s surface, bald eagles soaring overhead, bass jumping around, or possibly one of six turtle species swimming around your canoe.
If fishing is your thing, then the warm, vegetation-rich waters of Rondeau Bay offer excellent Largemouth Bass fishing. There’s also lots of perch, sunfish, crappie, catfish, and pike to be caught. It's not uncommon for you to be at your daily limit and still have lots of sunlight left in the day!
It's important not to forget about the winter months. Bring your ATV and get onto the ice right from our Motel and Marina and head out for the day to enjoy some excellent ice fishing, or simply enjoy the winter wonderland Rondeau Bay can offer.
Waterfowl Blind Hunting is available from the middle of September to the middle of December on Rondeau Bay. This activity is operated by the Rondeau Bay Waterfowler’s Association. For more information, please contact the Park Office and visit Rondeau Waterfowlers.
We would love to have you come and stay with us during hunting season, as we know the day starts early for you hunters, and there is nothing like a nice clean and comfortable room to come home too after a long, exciting and tiring day.
Your adventure starts with you coming here and letting us help make your stay a memorable one.
Erieau beach is a beautiful, large, sandy beach with plenty of parking, wheelchair accessible mobi-mats, an accessible playground, beach volleyball courts, changing areas and BBQ’s. Erieau beach is the perfect place for family and friends to hang out for the day or to have a romantic stroll along the shoreline.
Sun and sand enthusiasts will love Erieau Beach. Why not spend a few hours just laying back and relaxing while enjoying the sights and sounds of Lake Erie or enjoy a relaxing walk along the beach up to the Erieau pier and see the Erieau lighthouse which is surrounded on all sides by Lake Erie. The Erieau Beach is very clean and well looked after. We hope all visitors continue to respect the area and enjoy everything Erieau Beach has to offer.
While you are at the beach why not check out the town of Erieau? Erieau is surrounded by water with Lake Erie on one side and the Rondeau Bay on the other side giving visitors plenty of fun things to do from boating to swimming, fishing to snorkelling. Don’t hesitate any further, come on out and enjoy all Erieau has to offer. While you are here come and check out some of the local Erieau businesses, where you can shop, rent a boat or other water sports equipment. Or if you are hungry try one of the local Erieau eateries where you can grab a delicious meal or a drink. We are sure that you will want to come back to visit Erieau again and again.
Also offered for your convenience is the Seasonal “Beach Bus”. This service runs annually from the Victoria Day weekend in May and continues through until Labour Day. Inquiries: 519-436-3233.
