Happy New Year Everyone!
Enter to WIN Two Tickets and Two White Long Sleeve Winter Carnival Shirts

We hope you had an amazing holiday season and new year celebrations! Its the second week of 2026 and parents can finally find some routine again after all the pandemonium that the holidays bring. The real estate business tends to slow down during this time as well so we found ourselves having lots of quality family time. But it is a new year and we are excited to see what new things are to come in 2026!

The photo above was a couple swans in Mud Creek in Port Franks! Who knew swans like to cold plunge!

To enter the contest for TWO WINTER CARNIVAL WRISTBAND TICKETS and TWO WINTER CARNIVAL WHITE LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS all you have to do is respond to this newsletter with your answer to this question: Did you make a new years resolution? There are no wrong answers and feel free to expand on the question if you'd like. We would love to hear your new years resolution if you'd like to share.

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The Winter Carnival Is COMING BACK!!
February 13-15, 2026

Who else is excited to hear the Winter Carnival is coming back to Grand Bend! An incredible community event in the off season for both locals and tourists to enjoy. Bringing people to downtown and local businesses for a full weekend of fun for all ages. Make sure to go follow their page on facebook and instagram to stay up to date with event information. Most importantly go get the tickets and gear online through the website at https://www.grandbendwintercarnival.ca/ . The Pedlar Team is sponsoring the KIDS FUN ZONE at the Huron Shores United Church so make sure to come on out and say hey!

The long sleeve shirt below is the one that we are giving away for our monthly giveaway!

Huron County Playhouse 2026

Who else is excited for another amazing series of shows put on at the Huron County Playhouse by Drayton Entertainment in 2026!?!? Well lucky you as a subscriber to our newsletter you can SAVE MONEY on all your tickets because we are a presenting sponsor and get to share a discount code with you. This discount code applies to purchasing tickets at any SEVEN THEATRES owned by Drayton Entertainment and ANY SHOW during the 2026 season! Use DISCOUNT CODE: BLUEWATER26-TIX to get 20% of all your tickets purchased for the 2026 season.

We are so lucky to have the Huron County Playhouse in Grand Bend as it brings so many people to the area along with an incredible high quality performance to the area. Entertainment for the whole family with even kids shows to enjoy!

Go secure your tickets today by going to http://www.draytonentertainment.com/ and we will see you there! Check out the lineup below that has been released so far at Huron County Playhouse.

Comparing Mortgage Rates
Without Hurting Your Credit

Searching for the best mortgage rate is a smart financial move that can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. However, many people worry that shopping around for rates might damage their credit scores. The good news is that you can compare Canadian mortgage rates without harming your credit if you understand how the process works and follow certain strategies. Credit bureaus have systems in place that recognize rate-shopping behaviour and won’t penalize you, as long as you go about it the right way.

One of the most effective ways to compare Canadian mortgage rates without triggering credit inquiries is to use online rate comparison tools. These resources allow you to see what’s available before you formally apply. Here are some valuable options:

Rate Comparison Websites: Sites like Ratehub.ca, RateShop.ca, and RateSpy.com let you compare current mortgage rates from numerous lenders in one place without affecting your credit score.
Bank Rate Calculators: Most major Canadian banks offer mortgage calculators on their websites that show their current rates and allow you to estimate payments based on different terms and conditions.
Mortgage Apps: Several Canadian apps provide real-time rate comparisons and mortgage calculations, making it easy to browse options on your mobile device without submitting formal applications.

When using these tools, you’ll want to pay attention to more than just the headline rate. Look at the term length, whether the rate is flexible or variable, prepayment privileges, and any potential penalties for breaking the mortgage early.

To dig deeper and read the full article click the link: https://blog.remax.ca/how-to-compare-mortgage-rates-without-hurting-your-credit/

Two Storey Home + Barn/Garage/Studio
197 Broad Street, Parkhill
Listed at $589,900

UNIQUE PACKAGE OF SPACIOUS CENTURY HOME, CHARMING BARN/SHOP WITH LOFT ON A DOUBLE LOT STEPS FROM ALL PARKHILL AMENITIES. Welcome to 197 Broad Street, Parkhill where you find a very unique brick and aluminum century home that has been extensively updated over the years. The home offers 1,950 sq ft above grade plus full basement that is partially finished allowing for 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Main floor offers hardwood flooring throughout, spacious principal rooms and 9 foot ceilings for a larger interior feel. This century home is filled with charm as you enter into the living room that flows into the kitchen with an expansive dining area. Off of dining area is a convenient purpose built office. Main floor primary bedroom with two double closets. The open concept floorplan also allows for main floor living with the full bathroom already equipped with washer and dryer connections. Second floor allows for another full four piece bathroom and three bedrooms with second level balcony off of landing area. The partially finished lower level offers a rec room with a REAL BRICK feature wall around a wood fireplace. The rest of lower level features lots of storage, utility room, laundry room and more. Home is situated on a spacious double lot that could allow for development potential or simply a large property for your family to enjoy. The property features a step back in time with the original 'horse barn' from the early 1900's. The barn is still in great shape that offers lots of possibilities on the main level and a very cool second level loft area just waiting for someone to make it something special! Backyard offers a peaceful setting with lots of mature trees and cedar hedges offering lots of shade cover and privacy. The extensive updates over the years include electrical, plumbing, drywall, insulation, large addition, roof, kitchen, bathrooms and much more.

Click the link to watch the virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJXPQMgKxEo

Luxury & Privacy In Grand Cove Estates
363 Shannon Blvd, Grand Bend
Listed at $499,900

INCREDIBLE VALUE IN GRAND COVE ESTATES BUILT IN 2005 BACKING ONTO NATURE! Welcome to 363 Shannon Blvd, Grand Bend in Grand Cove Estates. This 2005 site built home with single attached garage offers 1,326 sq ft of highly appointed living space. Great curb appeal with nicely landscaped gardens, covered front porch and single attached garage. Entering the home you are greeted by a spacious entrance foyer with decorative columns and double closet. Wide hallway leading to the impressive great room with cathedral ceilings and lots of windows to take in all the privacy of backing onto nature. Expansive kitchen with large eat-up island, updated appliance and lots of cabinetry. Dining area is spacious with lots of room to put in the extra table leaves for when guests come over! Living room centered around fireplace with surround. All with great views of nature through the wide two panel sliding door and large arched window above! Large primary bedroom with walk-in closet and three piece ensuite. Floorplan allows for a true second bedroom along with a third room that could be a bedroom/den/office! Second full four piece bathroom. Updated laminate flooring throughout most of the home. Mudroom off of garage offers more storage and laundry. 4 foot crawl space with concrete floor is great for extra storage if needed! Grand Cove Estates is a 55+ land lease community located in the heart of Grand Bend. Grand Cove has activities for everybody from the heated saltwater pool, tennis courts, woodworking shop, garden plots, lawn bowling, dog park, green space, nature trails and so much more. All this and you are only a short walk to downtown Grand Bend and the sandy beaches of Lake Huron with the world-famous sunsets. Monthly land lease fee of $1,070.71 includes land lease, access to all amenities and taxes.

Click the link to watch the virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxQQT-OJOwo

Get To Know Grand Cove Estates
55+ Adult Community In Grand Bend

Ever heard of Grand Cove Estates? If you are 55+ and looking for a place to call home that allows for a little slower pace of life with a high quality of life then you need to check out Grand Cove Estates!

Geared towards the 55+ Adult Community where there are over 400 modular/on-site built homes to pick from that offer square footages from 800-1,400 sq ft. Some offer more privacy then others, some have garages, some back onto trees or pond and some even have a basement! There are lots of options to consider.

These are on leased land so there are monthly fees of $850 but that does include access to all the amenities which include heated saltwater pool, tennis courts, woodworking shop, garden plots, lawn bowling, dog park, green space, nature trails, library, gym, computer lab and so much more. Everybody here is in a similar stage of their life so the community groups are expansive with a group for every hobby you can imagine from quilting to golfing to card games!

On top of this you are within Grand Bend and able to walk to any of the Grand Bend amenities as long as you are up for it! Enjoy a nice walk down to the shores of Lake Huron and enjoy every sunset till your heart is content. To learn more give The PEDLAR Team a call at 519-238-5700 because we have a variety of incredible options ranging from $159,900 - $499,900 available today!

Click the link to watch the virtual tour of
Grand Cove Estates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xGnlI6u29Y

Looking For An Agent Outside Of Our Coverage Area? Just Ask Us!

Looking to move outside of the area and not sure who to call? As always call The PEDLAR Team with any of your real estate needs! We are closely connected with a group of realtors that cover Southwestern Ontario. Along with our involvement in the RE/MAX community we are sure to line you up with a trusted knowledgeable real estate agent to make your plans a reality anywhere in Ontario, Canada, North America, or the world for that matter because RE/MAX is global!

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Support Local With Your GRAND BEND Locals Card

It is the hope that this card will encourage you to choose local businesses more often. They've been quietly adding new businesses, new offers and TWICE as many draws! As lovers of Grand Bend, we need to stick together and keep our businesses OPEN. These Local businesses who are unable to provide specific offers, have stepped up to help provide MORE CARDHOLDER Draws! More Draws = More Winning & More Local Spending. Let's support them for all they do to support our community.

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