A Sherkston Shores Vacation - Part 1

Are you looking for a great family vacationclub that dives at the far end of the quarry every
destination this summer? Are you looking for aweek so there must be something down there
vacation that allows you both exciting adventure andworth exploring. Next there are two swimming pools
quiet down time? If you are then Sherkston Shoreswith hot tubs that offer recreational swimming and
in Sherkston, Ontario, Canada may be just the placewater aerobics classes and finally there are four
for you. My mom and dad have had a summer homewater slides that are great for the kids. Yes,
there for over 40 years and I always look forwardSherkston has everything the swimmer could possibly
to getting up there for a long weekend or week ofwant except the ocean.
recreation and relaxation. There is plenty to do rightThere are many other activities within the resort for
at the resort and an amazing selection of activitiesthe entire family. There is an 18 hole miniature golf
within a 45 minute drive or less.course and a recently completed nine hole pitch and
If swimming is your thing, Sherkston's options areputt course for the golfers in your family. There are
great. First there is the crystal clear water of Lakebasketball and tennis courts and, since we're in
Erie. Yes, I said crystal clear. This water is so cleanCanada, you'll often find groups of kids playing street
that you can see the bottom from a boat in 20 feetor roller hockey on the courts. There is also a Main
of water. Next is the old stone quarry. The guardedStreet area in the resort that has a well stocked
quarry beach is perfect for everyone because nearcamp store, an arcade for the kids, a church and a
the shore the water is shallow and perfect for thedoughnut shop (donuts are very popular in Canada).
kids but beyond the ropes the water gets very deepFinally, there is a restaurant/bar that has live
very quickly for you more adventurous swimmers.entertainment and adult beverages for those over
My father tells me that this was a working stonethe age of 19.
quarry that hit water and flooded very quickly.In part two of this series on Sherkston and the
He goes on to say that there are some verysurrounding area, I'll focus on my favorite activity in
interesting things buried at the bottom of the quarrythe resort, the unbelievable smallmouth bass fishing. If
including a railroad car and construction machinery. Iyou're a fisherman, you're going to want to check
don't know if this is true but there is a scuba divingthis out.