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Destinations 25 19. Rose Marine Sales & Service 24. City of Algonac 31. Port Huron 38. Chatham-Kent 43. Detroit/Windsor Tunnel 49. Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Pointes 55. Colony Marine – St. Clair Shores 61. The Adventure Park, At Rose Marine, fishing is their passion. Rose The mere beauty of the river is just one of the Port Huron is located at the base of Lake Huron, For a day, a weekend or a week’s vacation, First opened in 1930, the tunnel is jointly owned With the gentle waters of the lake on one side Colony offers three award-winning dealerships in West Bloomfield recently moved into an expanded 4,000 square many treasures that attract numerous tourists to connecting boaters to Lake St. Clair via the St. Clair Chatham-Kent is a perfect getaway. The area by the cities of Windsor and Detroit and is and the impressive and historic homes with grand Algonac, Pontiac and St. Clair Shores, featuring the Sure, it’s a side trip from the Lake St. Clair Circle foot-showroom and sales building. As a premier the city of Algonac. The St. Clair River contains River and visitors to Canada via the spectacular features natural parklands, beaches, cultural operated under two separate agreements by architecture on the other side, Lakeshore Drive is full line of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and Meridian Tour, but if you like the thrill of zip lining through boat dealer and expert marine service provider, many species of fish and is one of the best walleye Blue Water Bridge. With seven miles of shoreline experiences, family attractions and quaint towns. the Detroit and Canada Tunnel Corporation. one of the most spectacular drives in the country. Yachts. Colony prides itself in “Selling the Boating the trees, you’ll want to visit the Adventure Park Rose does what it takes to provide you with the fishing rivers in all of the Great Lakes. At night, you along the river, this waterfront community boasts Chatham-Kent offers many unique experiences Approximately 27,000 to 29,000 vehicles pass Film makers have discovered this unique byway in Lifestyle,” offering new boat instruction and in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Located adjacent to highest level of customer service, whether you can sit on the boardwalk and watch the flicker of a large historic downtown with dozens of shops, and is known as the Classic Car Capital and home through the tunnel on a daily basis. It handles a number of films, including Grosse Pointe Blank superb service that’s recognized as the best in the Jewish Community Center, their “aerial forest to the RM Classic Car exhibit showing one of North are purchasing a boat or motor or having service lights as local fishermen go after their limit restaurants and activities that connect visitors to almost nine million vehicles per year, of which 95% and more recently, Gran Torino. Note suggested the industry. Throughout the season, Colony park” offers an adventure in the trees that is America’s finest collections of classic and antique LAKE ST. CLAIR work performed. They also have a great selection of walleye. the water and history of the region. are cars and 5% are trucks. Detroit side located route on Circle Tour map; this will take you along Marine customers join new friends on organized perfect on your own or for birthday parties, special vehicles. of parts and accessories, and also sell premium 2 & www.downtownporthuron.org at 100 E. Jefferson Ave.; Windsor side situated at this famed thoroughfare. Rendezvous Cruises to the most popular, pristine events and group outings. Ages five to adult. www.algonac-mi.gov www.visitck.ca 4-stroke motor oil at a discount. LAT: 42.98 LONG: 82.44 Goyeau and Park Streets. and enchanting ports of call on the Great Lakes. For information or reservations, LAT: 42.6111040 LONG: -82.5262280 LAT: 42.4009366 LONG: -82.2055835 50. Edsel and Eleanor Ford House Since 1957, people have trusted Colony Marine to (586) 716-9600 or www.rosemarineservice.com www.dwtunnel.com call (248) 419-1550 or visit 7291 Dyke Rd., Algonac, MI 48001 32. The Blue Water Bridge Located on 87 acres of vistas along the shore of make their boating experience the best it can be. DESTINATIONS 25. Marine City 39. Lakeshore/Lighthouse WINDSOR: LAT: 42.319264 LONG: -83.038491 www.westbloomfieldadventurepark.org Lake St. Clair, this was the private residence of (586) 772-1550 or www.colonymarine.com LAT: 42.657954 LONG: -82.619627 Situated at the southern end of Lake Huron DETROIT: LAT: 42.328604 LONG: -83.042018 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp, MI 48322 Once the shipbuilding center of the Great Lakes, and the mouth of the St. Clair River, the Blue Cove/Tilbury Henry and Clara Ford’s only child Edsel and his 24530 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 LAT: 42.323755 LONG: -83.241172 20. St. John’s Marsh this historic downtown is home to five waterfront Antique hunters will revel in Tilbury’s downtown wife, Eleanor. Its impressive landscaping includes LAT: 42.6111040 LONG: -82.5262280 Water Bridge serves as an international crossing 44. The Ambassador Bridge & St. John’s Wet Prairie parks, numerous antique stores, gracious Victorian connecting the cities of Port Huron and Sarnia. shopping district, at the heart of which is a meadows, rockwork and water components by 63. Harrison Township & ATTRACTIONS architecture and unique shops and dining 175-year-old clock that reflects the town’s The Ambassador Bridge opened for traffic in Jens Jenson. It is open to the public with special 56. Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters Built in the 1930s with a second span added in TOP TOP A labyrinth of reeds and cattails teeming with Waterfront Park venues. Visitors to the area can find great antique longevity. Restaurants and retail shops are mid-November of 1929. Its almost 21,000 tons events, classes, lectures and tours, including the wildlife. Paddlers entering the expanse of wetlands 1997, the bridge stands at 6,178 feet and is the Infinity & Ovation is Michigan’s premier yacht This beautiful spot on Jefferson Avenue in Harrison buys, enjoy public beaches, stroll on the historic second busiest border crossing between the U.S. housed in original buildings decorated with of steel and 1,850-foot center span made it the historic Gate Lodge Garage. charter company, offering a superb, entertaining known as St. John’s Marsh can lose themselves – murals depicting the local history. Its location Township offers visitors the opportunity for a and all their worries – in a watery maze of swaying boardwalk and more. Marine City is also a gateway and Canada. longest suspension bridge in the world. Today, the www.fordhouse.org yachting experience for weddings, corporate relaxing stroll along Lake St. Clair. A pavilion with to Canada, with a ferry to Sombra, Ontario. makes it ideal for a country drive or a jaunt to Ambassador Bridge remains the only suspension LAT: 42.4511454 LONG: -82.8729171 meetings, parties and special events. They offer grasses and aquatic plants. Bring your own canoe. www.bwba.org/bridgeinfo_e.html the town of Lakeshore and Lighthouse Cove, a picnic tables, children’s play area and landscaped COVER PHOTO: 2017 Ford Super Duty Truck. Pre-Production Model Shown. Available Fall 2016. www.visitmarinecity.com bridge to link the U.S. and Canada in Detroit, an unforgettable experience cruising the scenic www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail. LAT: 42.9707970 LONG: -82.4079650 quiet community where marinas, restaurants and gardens are featured at the park. where more than 10 million vehicles cross each 51. The Nautical Mile international waterways of Lake St. Clair and the aspx?trailid=CGM024-009 recreational opportunities abound. LAT: 42.5714579 LONG: -82.8355606 year. Detroit River. Ovation Yacht Charters also features 1. Lake St. Clair Metropark 5. River Rat Restaurant 10. Clinton River Cruises 14. Land & Lake Realty LAT: 42.6111040 LONG: -82.5262280 26. St. Clair 33. Sarnia www.uptowntilbury.com The Nautical Mile is the hub of Metro Detroit The centerpiece of downtown St. Clair is Palmer In so many ways, it’s the water that defines www.ambassadorbridge.com boating and boasts the largest concentration of its Summer Cruise Series for the best in themed 64. Land & Lake Realty Whatever your favorite recreational activity, Located at 29370 South River Road in Harrison & Captain’s Landing (see listing #64) LAT: 42.2305468 LONG: -82.3994214 so muchof what Sarnia-Lambton brings to its LAT: 42.3186020 LONG: -83.0764660 marinas and watercraft in the Midwest. Located events. whether it’s bird watching, windsurfing, kite Township’s “Boat Town,” the River Rat sits directly 21. Harsens Island Park, the community’s defining public space. With With two locations to serve you, Land & Lake The Captain’s Landing Restaurant is an open-air www.landandlake.com residents and visitors. Welcome to Blue Water in St. Clair Shores on Jefferson Avenue between (586) 778-7030 or www.infinityandovation.com boarding, boating, bicycling, or swimming, you across from the Clinton River. The River Rat the longest freshwater boardwalk in the world, 40. Belle River On the Lake Realty, Inc. is a full-service Michigan real estate restaurant located along the Clinton River near 48400 Jefferson Ave., Chesterfield, MI 48047 Harsens Island is located at the top of Lake St. Country. You’ll be amazed as you learn more about 45. Bob-lo Island 9 and 10 Mile Roads, here you find a number of LAT: 42.4692128 LONG: -82.8877471 can pursue it at Lake St. Clair Metropark. A popular features a separate bar and dining area and it’s a great place to watch the freighters go by.
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