Whether you are looking for a theatre performance, great meal,
retail therapy, a night out at the
Cascades Casino, or just a good cup of coffee with friends, look no further.
Stay at Chatham-Kent's only boutique hotel, Retro Suites, which is located downtown and hosts uniquely themed rooms that are a must see. A short walk away, you will enjoy local craft beer, good food and great conversation at Sons of Kent. The Chatham Capitol Theatre is also located downtown and boasts shows both big and small, sure to please any theatrical or musical palate. In the summer, the downtown is a hub of activity with classic cars lining the streets for
RetroFest, transforming Chatham into the Classic Car Capitol of Canada.
Foodies will love exploring Chatham's restaurant scene, there are many cuisine options to choose from like
Spice & Curry Indian Restaurant, Churrascaria Steakhouse to
Centro Wood Fire Kitchen. You can easily spend an afternoon
patio hopping to try signatures dishes. Or grab
take out for a picnic or
ice cream to have outside adventures at
Tecumseh Park,
Thames Grove Conservation Area or O'Neill's Nature Preserve.
Chatham is also a centrally located VIA Rail stop, providing you with convenient travel. Close by, the BME Freedom Park and
Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum share the stories of the rich local history of the Underground Railroad.
With a past as vibrant as its future, Chatham has something for everyone whether touring the seasonally opened Milner House, or taking in the year-round cultural offerings through the Cultural Centre and Chatham-Kent Museum. The Cultural Center also hosts an
Imagination Station that keeps kids creating, exploring, and discovering for hours.
Seasonally, you can also curl at the Chatham Granite Club, take in a hockey game, enjoy
recreational skating, or cool off at Kingston Park with its large splash pad. You can have a challenging game of
golf at the Links of Kent or hike one of the
17 trails in Chatham. On the outskirts of Chatham, rural roads take you past large open skies and beautiful agricultural landscapes to Early Acres Estate Winery to sample wines and tour the gorgeous vineyard.
Chatham is an exciting mixture of urban and rural offerings that allow you to relax or keep busy at your pleasure.
