A Spontaneous Trip to ‘The Point’: Sunset, Shallow Waters, and Skipping Stones

Another random spot picked from Google Maps, right by the shore, turned out to be a mesmerizing experience. Just an hour’s drive from London, Ontario, and about three hours from Toronto, I might have witnessed one of the most breathtaking sunsets of my life. Honestly, I can’t recall the exact name of the spot, but I’ve shared a screenshot of the map, so you can locate it easily (near Ipperwash Beach).

There were a couple of parking spots, but most were full. We noticed many cars parked along the roadside, so we did the same for a while until a spot freed up. Eventually, we managed to park properly. There were a few chairs scattered around, and we snagged one to sit and watch the sunset. I even did a hyper-lapse video of the sun dipping below the horizon—it turned out great! I’ll be uploading it soon to our Instagram page: @journeysunbound_.

Close by was Ipperwash Beach, which was buzzing with people soaking in the stunning views and enjoying conversations about life. I took a relaxing walk along the beach at the end of our visit, and it felt magical. One of the most fascinating things I discovered was how shallow the water was, even far from the shore. At first, I noticed what I thought were rocks way out in the lake, but when I zoomed in with my phone, I realized they were people! They were so far out, yet only waist-deep in water. It was incredible.

I’m already excited to visit again in the summer to see just how far I can walk into the lake—maybe I’ll “vanish” out there, haha. We also spotted several people kayaking in small boats. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy anything you love—reading a book, watching the sunset, reflecting on life, walking along the shore, or simply soaking in the sun.

Another fun activity we stumbled upon was skipping stones. The beach had so many flat stones that it was hard to resist trying it ourselves. Inspired by others, we began a little competition to see who could skip their stone the farthest. It was such a fun moment! Just make sure no one is in the water nearby when you try this. We were lucky because it was just before sunset, and the lake was empty. While skipping stones, I got curious and looked up whether there’s a world record for this—it turns out there is! We even discovered later that you can buy special skipping stones on Amazon: Check them out here. We’ll definitely grab some for our next trip so we can up the game.

After enjoying all these activities, we wrapped up the day with tons of beautiful memories captured in photos—and, of course, in our hearts. It was truly a spontaneous adventure sparked by a random pin drop on Google Maps. I’m already planning to return, maybe in the winter, to see the lake frozen. I imagine it will be just as enchanting as it was during this sunset visit.