Lights, Camera, Donair.
Some very cool news from Colchester.
The Grove Motel was selected as a filming location for Bell Media’s original series Landmarks & Lunch, a show that highlights interesting places, local flavour, and hidden gems worth discovering.
And yes, the cameras rolled right here at our retro little slice of Lake Erie.
Our colourful motel, quirky rooms, and laid-back Colchester energy made the perfect backdrop for a visit that celebrated everything we love about this area: personality, community, and places that do things a little differently.
Why They Chose Colchester
Honestly? We get it.
Colchester has a magic to it.
You’ve got Lake Erie sunsets, beach-town calm, EPIC wineries just down the road, cycling routes, birding adventures, and that rare feeling of finding somewhere before everyone else does.
It’s relaxed. It’s real. It’s ridiculously underrated.
And right in the middle of it all sits The Grove Motel.
Why Guests Love Staying Here
We’re not your average roadside stay.
At The Grove Motel, every room has its own personality. The vibe is retro, the service is human, and the goal is simple: make your stay memorable.
Expect:
- 27 uniquely themed rooms
- Steps from the lake
- Close to Essex County wineries
- Great coffee at JOE. Hot+Cold
- Friendly humans who actually care
- A stay with way more personality than beige chain hotels
Planning a Visit?
Whether you’re coming for wine country, a weekend getaway, beach days, or a spontaneous escape from normal life, we’d love to have you.
Book your stay and come see what the cameras saw.
Explore More Nearby
The Grove Hotel is part of the fam, too. Which vibe do you choose? Honestly, you can’t go wrong.
- Essex County wineries
- Kingsville dining & shopping
- Lake Erie beaches
- Cycling routes
- Birding hotspots
- Weekend escapes from Windsor, Detroit, and beyond
- Fun OFFERS to make your stay extra special
Come See What the Cameras Saw
Bell Media stopped by once.
You should too.
