Rural-Roots-Tree-Service-John near Hensall ON (53 Result(s))

Forty-five years ago, John bought a tree mover on a whim, thinking it would be a good side hustle. Trained as a carpenter, he hoped it would bring in enough money to add a little extra to his annual income. Little did young John know that less than twelve months later, transplanting trees as an arborist would become his life’s work. Although he knew he’d be a farmer, John didn’t know he would be a tree farmer.

Oakwood Resort is a family owned and operated resort located in Grand Bend Ontario. The resort is nestled within a natural setting featuring large mature trees and plenty of green space all just steps away from the beautiful white sand beaches of Lake Huron. With 126 rooms offering a variety of accommodation options including deluxe rooms, suites and cottages. We are the ideal location for a family getaway, a corporate retreat or just a weekend away for two. We also offer a wide range of things to do on site including an eighteen-hole golf course, relaxing spa, dining room and pub, indoor pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, tennis courts, driving range, fitness center, access to our private beach, children's play area and ten thousand square feet of banquet and conference space. Dave & Valorie Scatcherd can trace their family roots in Grand Bend all the way back to the early 1900s when the Scatcherd family cottage was built. Originally a vacation spot, it is a cottage that has remained in the family to this day and is now their year round home, so when the opportunity to purchase the Oakwood Resort presented itself, Dave Scatcherd knew it was the perfect fit

Grand Bend, Ontario welcomes visitors from around the world to our beaches. Our wide sandy beach draws people to our town to swim and they stay to enjoy our nightlife. People of a like mind join our community to advance their quality of life or to love the 30 miles of continuous beaches, warm waters and sandy lake bottoms even if just for the afternoon. All are welcome in Grand Bend. We have beaches both quiet and very busy. Do you want to take the family to a quiet beach where you can enjoy the sun and surf or do you want to join the crowds and see and be seen on Main Beach with thousands of others? The North beach at the end of Main Street in Grand Bend is full of young sun worshippers all dressed in their finest bathing suits recently purchased in one of many stores on Main Street. South beach is full of families and more mature sun bathers enjoying watching the children and grand children run in and out of the water. Both beaches are full of locals who have wandered down from their cottages and homes for a day of relaxation and fun.

At the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), we are leading the way in efforts to protect and enhance our water, trees and soils in the Maitland and Nine Mile river watersheds.