Lakeshore Real Estate

Entertainment, Restaurants, Cafes

Residents of Lakeshore have plenty of options when it comes to golfing in the area. Rochester Place Golf Club in the northeastern corner of the neighbourhood has a 9-hole course, a pro shop, golf lessons, tournaments, leagues, a resort area, and an onsite restaurant. Tilbury Golf Club, in the eastern section of Lakeshore, has an 18-hole course, a pro shop, tournaments, special events, and an onsite restaurant. For an indoor golf experience, residents can head to On the Green Indoor Golf in the northwestern corner of the neighbourhood. The facility offers a golf simulator, simulator booths, two meeting rooms, and a lounge with HD TV screens, a fireplace, a golf library, and a sports bar. Movie lovers have two theatres to choose from in Lakeshore. Imagine Cinemas Lakeshore in the northwestern corner of the neighbourhood screens a variety of blockbuster movies throughout the week in a theatre that has regular screens, 3D screens, luxury recliner seats, and concession services. For something a little different, The Boonies Drive-In Theatre in the northeastern section of Lakeshore offers an old-fashioned drive-in movie theatre experience with high-quality picture and sound, and concession services.

Restaurant options can be found throughout the neighbourhood, although most are located in the northern section. The Sandbar Waterfront Grill in Belle River is located along the Puce River, which provides beautiful views. The menu features plenty of comfort food options such as seafood, steak, ribs, and pasta, all served in the restaurant’s traditional, comfortable venue. Little Sweets Café and Bakery in Belle River is a family-owned restaurant and bakery offering a variety of homemade baked goods and diner classics such as soups, sandwiches, breakfast specials, burgers, and fries. The simple, homey décor makes it a great place to spend time with family over a meal. St. Joachim Diner in St. Joachim specializes in country-style fare like hearty breakfast plates, perogies, traditional chicken dinners, mac & cheese, cabbage rolls, and meatloaf. The cozy, friendly atmosphere makes it a favourite among residents.

Pollution / Noise

Air quality in Lakeshore can sometimes be affected by local traffic and industry, as well as air pollution from the major U.S. city of Detroit, which is located west of the town. Areas near highways can experience noise issues.

Crime Rate

Lakeshore is considered to be a safe neighbourhood with a low crime rate. Crime in the area tends to be non-violent in nature (theft, break and enter, motor vehicle theft, mischief).

Family Life

Each of the smaller communities in Lakeshore has at least one or two park spaces. Leffler Park in the northwestern section features a playground, outdoor tennis courts, a gazebo, walking paths, a soccer field, benches, greenspace, and treed areas. Optimist Park in Belle River offers walking paths, playgrounds, a skate park, a dog park, ball diamonds with spectator seating, greenspace, benches, and treed areas. Maidstone Park, also in Belle River, has ball diamonds with spectator seating, walking paths, a playground, a sheltered seating area, and greenspace. Lighthouse Cove Lions Community Park in Tilbury offers a playground, a small walking path, a sheltered picnic area, greenspace, treed areas, and a tennis court.

The Atlas Tube Centre in Maidstone is a multi-use recreation facility featuring three ice rinks, a gymnasium, an aquatic complex (with a pool, a lazy river, and a therapeutic pool), meeting rooms, boardrooms, a dance studio, an indoor track, and a lobby area. Outside, there is a walking trail, a splash pad, soccer fields, and multi-use sports fields. Activities at the centre include swimming, hockey, ice skating, pickleball, shuffleboard, badminton, soccer, yoga, gymnastics, dance, art, writing, basketball, volleyball, karate, and fitness. Other community centres in the area offer similar recreational opportunities. Community programs are also offered at the Lakeshore Branch (Belle River) and the Comber Branch (Comber) of the Essex County Library.