On the northwest shore of Lake Erie, an eight-kilometre-long, crescent-shaped sand spit, known as Pointe aux Pins, extends into Lake Erie forming a protected, oblong body of water. The French missionary-explorers Casson and Galinee camped on the bay's shores in 1670 and wrote about the 'Ronde Eau' or 'Round Water' harbour, which is how Rondeau Bay received its name...
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Visitor Info
From Highway 3 between Cedar Springs and Blenheim, turn southeast on Erieau Road and drive for 8 km (5 miles). At this point, the road will become Ross Lane. After 0. 8 km (0. 5 miles), turn right onto Mariners Road and follow it through the town of Erieau to its end where you can park and walk the west breakwater to get a good view of the east pier. Note that after 1. 1 km (0. 7 miles) on Mariners Road, you will need to turn right onto Nichols Road and then take your first left to stay on Mariners Road. The lighthouse is owned by the Canadian Coast Guard. Grounds open, tower closed.