Ashfield Park

No summer trip to Huron County would be complete without taking in at least one Lake Huron sunset - it’s the best free show around, and there’s certainly no shortage of spots along the shoreline to sit and soak in the vibrant display. 

Now, there’s nothing wrong with heading on over to one of the County’s many popular, well-populated beaches to join the crowds of smiley summer folk as they snap sundown photos that, while lovely, inevitably pale in comparison to the real McCoy. After all, the road more traveled is more traveled for a reason - the glorious beaches of Goderich and Bayfield never fail to impress, and they are conveniently located within walking distance of a plethora of great shops, bars, and restaurants. 

But there are other places where one can go to witness the splendor of nature’s nightly light show - Lake Huron’s shoreline is long, and holds many secrets. For every well-publicized beach i, there are at least three secluded, sandy sites largely known only to locals. While the exact location of most of these places must remain a Huron County secret, it’s time to spill the beans on at least one of these underrated viewing venues -  Ashfield Park, right at the edge of Lucknow.

The easiest way to get there is to just drive all the way to the end of Zion Road. The park itself is a perfect place to sit and have an impromptu picnic with friends, or gather with family under  the park's pavilion. Recently, the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh obtained a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in order to undertake major upgrades to the park’s restrooms, making them accessible to all visitors.

When it’s time to head to the beach, it may seem at first that this simple, 15 acre park has no waterfront access, but all you need to do is head to the far end of the park, where you’ll see a road that winds its way through the forest. Take that road all the way down to the lake, find a secluded spot on the white sand beach, and settle in for a sunset that’s not to be missed. 33739 Zion Rd, Goderich