Exterior view of hotel with skyline at Retro Suites Hotel

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Interior view of Level Up Arcade & Bowling near Retro Suites Hotel

Level Up! Arcade & Bowling

Level Up! Arcade & Bowling is Chatham-Kent's newest and most exciting entertainment complex with arcade games, bowling, foosball, air hockey, pool, and a fully functioning restaurant.  Blenheim’s own community hub for entertainment.  A perfect balance of 80’s retro themed 5 pin bowling, 80’s nostalgic arcade, and gaming center, complete with neon’s, art and collectables.

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Barnetti's Arcade filled with arcade machines and tables near Retro Suites Hotel

Barnetti's Arcade

Barnetti's Chatham’s newest entertainment center and night spot! Leave the quarters at home ! All of our video games are included with admission! Play all your favorites to the end! Enjoy the large selection of beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages at the best pricing! Try our new menu for great food!

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Table set-up in lounge area at Valley Axe near Retro Suites Hotel

Valley Axe

Valley Axe is bringing all kinds of changes and updates to Chatham-Kent, including projected targets with new games, pool tables, interactive arcade games and large projectors for your sports viewing pleasure.

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Logo of Sons of Kent near Retro Suites Hotel

Sons of Kent

Sons of Kent focuses on producing premium craft beer using traditional methods and modern ingredients. Located in Downtown Chatham, our destination brewery has an on-site tasting room, event space, bottleshop, and live entertainment.

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Close-up of beer toasting at Bayside Brewing near Retro Suites Hotel

Bayside Brewing

Since 2012, Bayside Brewing Co., has been brewing premium craft beer in the historic Lakeside Hotel overlooking Rondeau Bay. 

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Exterior view of Red Barn Brewing during sunset near Retro Suites Hotel

Red Barn Brewing

It was 2014 when Denny and Dan starting making their own craft beer. Inspired by their family’s history who lived and worked on the farm and also homebrewed.

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Variety of Coffee beans in Crow City Coffee near Retro Suites Hotel

Crow City Coffee

Welcome to Crow City Coffee, where the mob squad works to create quality espresso based and other specialty beverages. Time, temperature, and technique need to be on point to make the best cup of coffee, but it’s all for nothing without quality beans roasted to perfection and loyal customers like you!

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Sam's Percolator with outdoor sitting area near Retro Suites Hotel

Sam's Percolator

We love making real, delicious food, handcrafting amazing coffee and serving up great beer from unique craft breweries. If you’re looking for quality, look no further. From the individual ingredients to finished product, we strive for perfection in everything we do.

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Exterior view of Cineplex near Retro Suites Hotel

Cineplex

Chatham-Kent's premier movie going experience. Cineplex theatres are the perfect venue for your next event or party. Take your movie to the next level!

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Low-angle view of Capitol Theatre exterior with sign near Retro Suites Hotel

Capitol Theatre

This 1210-seat entertainment venue is home to Chatham's premier concerts, movies, theatre performances and more. 
 

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Boonies Drive in Theatre with skyline & large screen near Retro Suites Hotel

Boonies Drive in Theatre

Family owned and operated business in South Western Ontario. Movies playing weekly and always yummy hot food and snacks.

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People kayaking in the river at Point Pelee National Park near Retro Suites Hotel

Point Pelee National Park

At the southernmost point of the Canadian mainland - Point Pelee National Park, experience nature like never before. Whether you cycle, paddle, or hike Canada’s second smallest and most ecologically diverse national park, you’ll be immersed in an unforgettable eco-adventure.

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Person relaxing & sun bathing on Erieau Erie Beach near Retro Suites Hotel

Erieau / Erie Beach

Erieau boasts some of the warmest waters on Lake Erie as well as some of the region’s best fishing. It’s a cool little village on a peninsula.
 

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Wooden bridge by Rondeau Provincial Park near Retro Suites Hotel

Rondeau Provincial Park

Provincial Park is ideal for walking, hiking, biking, swimming, beach, birding and more!
 

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Exterior view of Josiah Henson Museum near Retro Suites Hotel

Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History

Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History commemorates the life of Reverend Josiah Henson. 

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Buxton National Historic Site & Museum exterior with sky view near Retro Suites Hotel

Buxton Museum

Discover educational programs in the last surviving schoolhouse built by fugitive slaves and the oldest home in the settlement, built circa 1852.
 

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Wide view of people enjoying in Tecumseh Park near Retro Suites Hotel

Tecumseh Park

This riverside park features plenty of trees and shaded areas and a stage for concerts and performances. 
 

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Art gallery with rustic brick walls in Artspace near Retro Suites Hotel

ARTSpace

We invite you to visit, explore and be inspired by our beautiful exhibition space in downtown Chatham, Ontario. We offer fun art-making experiences in our art studio for all ages.

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Lady looking at art in Thames Art Gallery near Retro Suites Hotel

Thames Art Gallery

This downtown fixture offers both permanent and rotating exhibits of contemporary art, from various Canadian and Global artists. Prepare to be wowed by dramatic settings and stunning artwork downtown Chatham, Ontario.
 

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Interior of the Cultural Center with theatre set-up near Retro Suites Hotel

Cultural Centre

A favourite destination for arts and culture for over 50 years, the Cultural Centre offers a unique combination of arts, heritage, and entertainment.

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Motor lobby area & wet parking lot in Cascades Casino Chatham near Retro Suites Hotel

Cascades Casino Chatham

Cascades Casino Chatham offers a world of fun and exciting table games and slots!

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Interior of Bowlerama Bowling alley near Retro Suites Hotel

Bowlerama

Chatham Bowlerama started off as Sunset Lanes in 1959. It changed hands in the early ’80’s and became part of the Bowlerama chain of bowling centres. Things remained this way until the building was purchased recently.

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Man playing simulation golf with a digital screen in Par 72 Golf Lounge near Retro Suites Hotel

Par 72 Golf Lounge

TrackMan’s golf simulators deliver an experience that redefines what is possible to achieve in an indoor golf environment. Every training session, every hole you play, every fun tournament you have with your friends… it’s all faithful to the true feeling of the game.

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Exterior view of Mamma Maria's Ristorante entrance near Retro Suites Hotel

Mamma Maria's Ristorante

From the moment you enter the old world atmosphere, you are immediately immersed in another place, another time. Prepare to enjoy the finest authentic Italian cuisine available in Chatham-Kent. Boasting a large menu with a variety of selection to wet every appetite, along with an extensive wine list, our menu provides for a food experience that is second to none.

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Front view of Turns and Tales entrance near Retro Suites Hotel

Turns & Tales

Come visit Turns and Tales for a unique experience with over 600 board games to choose from and fantastic food and beverages. Also visit our bookstore with over 5000 titles to choose from.

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Interior view of Sonya Roe Jewellers near Retro Suites Hotel

Sonya Roe Jewllers

Sonya Roe Jewellers honors a unique approach to jewellery curation in the heart of Downtown Chatham. Our user friendly environment invites you to touch, feel, and fall in love with pieces from around the world.

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Glasshouse exterior with car park & green lawn near Retro Suites Hotel

Glasshouse

Our garden centre was born in 1975 when Opa & Oma, Martin, & Angela Van Raay founded the Glasshouse. After 3 generations of hard work & memories, are proud to say that we have a beautiful garden centre with a vast selection and educated staff who are inspirational & very welcoming.

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Exterior view of John D. Bradley Convention Centre near Retro Suites Hotel

John Bradley Convention Center

The Chatham-Kent John D. Bradley Convention Centre is the preferred option for conventions, conferences, weddings, trade-shows and special events in Southwestern Ontario.
 

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Forest pathway by O’Neil Nature Preserve near Retro Suites Hotel

O'Neil Nature Preserve

The O’Neil Nature Preserve is a large standing, untouched ecosystem on the outskirts of Chatham. The trail offers a mix of flowers, shrubs, trees, local wildlife, and so much more. 

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Children enjoying water activities at Kingston Park near Retro Suites Hotel

Kingston Park

Enjoy a day of fun and exhilaration at this family friendly park and splash pad. 
 

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Logo of the Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club near Retro Suites Hotel

Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club

With water in play on 13 of Blenheim’s 18-hole course design, Willow Ridge Golf Course presents a blend of challenges and playability for both the experienced and novice golfer.

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Cozy sofa, poufs & side cupboards at Devos Furniture near Retro Suites Hotel

DEVOS FURNITURE

Welcome to Devos Furniture. We are your premiere furniture dealer serving Chatham-Kent since 1981. 

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A wooden table with Lamps, vases & various types of ornaments in Barrypatch Collectibles near Retro Suites Hotel

BARRYPATCH COLLECTIBLES

Barrypatch Collectibles is located in the heart of downtown Chatham and has been in business since 1994

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Logo of Purple Pansy Flower Boutique shop near Retro Suites Hotel

Purple Pansy

The Purple Pansy flower boutique is located in historic downtown Chatham, where floral design is an art form. 

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Close-up of a blueberry plant at Parks Blueberries near Retro Suites Hotel

Parks Blueberries

It was thirty-six (36) years ago that we first planted our blueberry bushes. With a lot of tender loving care, we have nurtured these plants into the most beautiful bushes. 

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Fresh strawberry bucket at Pardo’s Berrie Farm near Retro Suites Hotel

Pardos Berrie Farm

Pardo’s Berrie Farm is a family operated pick-your-own, wholesale, and retail farm located along the shores of Lake Erie in the hamlet of Pardoville. 

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Close-up of red apple trees in Delhaven Orchards near Retro Suites Hotel

Delhaven Orchards

Throughout the winter season, apples, pears and fresh apple cider are available in our farm market. We also have an extensive variety of delicious frozen pies for purchase, as well as local maple syrup, pickles, jams and jellies.

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Reaper's Realm Haunted Forest Ride poster near Retro Suites Hotel

Reaper's Realm

Reapers Realm is a multi attraction outdoor event with a fall carnival atmosphere. Building on its haunted past the realm has become the home of Canada's only Haunted Forest Ride. An experience in fear unlike any other in the world. The leader of the lost Souls has returned and with with him the souls that he has taken over the years to protect his realm.

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Sloan Nursery & Christmas Trees near Retro Suites Hotel

Sloan Nursery & Christmas Trees

Sloan Nursery & Christmas Trees is a family owned wholesale nursery in the landscape and Christmas tree trade and has been in business for over 70 years. We serve customers throughout Canada and the northeastern United States. Our 750 acre nursery is located near Bothwell in the municipality of Chatham Kent.

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Canadian corn maze in Thamesville Maize near Retro Suites Hotel

Thamesville Maize

The Thamesville Corn maize is an agri-tourism site featuring a 10 acre corn maze.Today we have grown into a tourist's destination! Activities and amenities include an enormous and challenging corn maze, a you-pick-pumpkin-patch with a wagon ride, a Jumbo Jumper, farm animals, mini mazes, a picnic area, play area and much more.

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A neon sign of Boujee Beauty hung on a wall near Retro Suites Hotel

Boujee Beauty

My passion is helping others feel like their best self, the two most important things to achieving tht are self-care and self-love. That's what led me to the name of my company; Boulee means Luxurious with a humble character. Self-Love makes you beautiful on the inside, Self-Care helps you radiate it on the outside. When you look and feel beautiful you can Accomplish and Conquer anything.

P.S. It's 100% ok to be Boujee

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