Discover Norfolk 2015 by Port Dover Maple Leaf

SUMMER 2015

DISCOVER

NORFOLK WELCOME TO NORFOLK’S SOUTH COAST SHUTTLE

Tour the South Coast

BY SHUTTLE & ON YOUR OWN EXPLORE UNIQUE SHOPPING, ADVENTURES & FUN IN NORFOLK

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DISCOVER NORFOLK

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SHUTTLE SCHEDULE TO LONG POINT & PORT DOVER

SIGHTS ALONG THE WAY

MORE PLACES TO VISIT

Let South Coast Shuttle take you on a trip in Norfolk On the shuttle or in your vehicle, here’s things to see.

Your guide to more places to visit in Norfolk County

ENJOY NORFOLK Norfolk County has hidden gems in every community and along almost every road. If you live in Norfolk County, take time this summer to explore these sites and if you’re a visitor, you’re sure to enjoy your trip here. This guide is just a start to your exploration of what’s available.

On weekends, Ride Norfolk operates the South Coast Shuttle Service connecting Port Dover, Vittoria, Normandale, Turkey Point, Port Rowan and Long Point. Two buses make six or seven round trips per day. 2015 is the first year for the service which is operating from May 16 to September 27 on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays. One-way out of town fare is $6; In town fare is $2. Riders receive transfer for making multiple stops going one way. Multi-ride passes are available at public libraries for $25 ($30 value). Children aged 5 and under ride free. Information at www.ridenorfolk.ca Discover Norfolk magazine is published by Port Dover Maple Leaf Limited, 351 Main Street, Port Dover N0A 1N0; tel: 519-583-0112; info@portdovermapleleaf.com Many of the photos in this magazine, including the cover photo, are courtesy of Earl Hartlen... www.earlhartlen.com

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PLACES TO SEE IN PORT DOVER

DAVID’S RESTAURANT 168 New Lakeshore Road David’s is the eastern end of the South Coast Shuttle and with three floors overlooking Lake Erie, David’s is great dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a refreshing beverage in The Double Olive Lounge or head to Elements Day Spa for some pampering.

DOVER COAST 163 New Lakeshore Road Opposite David’s Restaurant, Dover Coast has cre-

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ated a new vision for adult luxury resort-style living. An 18-hole golf course is underway. Pickleball courts are enjoyed by residents. Many amenities are available. Visit the presentation centre and model home.

PORT DOVER MARINA Passmore Ave. Located east of the pier, Port Dover Harbour Marina is a

hive of activity from April to October. Offering over 450 seasonal dockage slips and transient slips, hydro and showers, boaters are able to enjoy beautiful Lake Erie.

CROSS OF 1669 EXPLORERS Brown St., Port Dover The imposing granite cross on its lofty site overlooks the bascule bridge. Unveiled in 1922, its bronze plaques tell the story of two Jesuits, Dollier and Galinee with seven voyageurs, who set out from Quebec on a failed at-

tempt to find the Mississippi River. The first Europeans to visit this area claimed the land for King Louis XIV of France. The group wintered along the creek. A cairn and small park on DonJon Blvd marks their wintering site.

BRANT HILL INN 30 John Street The Brant Hill Inn is a modern inn with large, comfortable rooms with individual heating and air conditioning, in-room coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, fridges and microwaves. Near shopping, beach and marina.

PORT DOVER LIFT BRIDGE The lift bridge over the Lynn River is bridge number five in about 150 years. The two spans are raised by an operator in the control building on the hour and half hour for pleasure boats and on demand for commercial boats.

Generation after generation has been drawn back to the sand and surf each year. Accommodations are located close enough that the waves can be heard rolling in on the beach. The beach area shops and restaurants are sure to please every visitor.

THE ARBOR 101 Main St., Port Dover

THE WATERFRONT Lake Erieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Long Point Bay provides a beautiful backdrop for Port Dover.

The Arbor is a Port Dover tradition. Foot-long Ritz Red Hots dressed with assorted relishes, fresh cut French fries, Golden Glow drinks and ice cream attract thousands of visitors for a quick and tasty meal.

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PLACES TO SEE IN PORT DOVER

PORT DOVER BEACH & WATERFRONT There are many attractions at Port Dover’s harbourfront. Besides all the obvious activities -- swimming, boating, fishing or sampling the varied menus from local restaurants -enjoy “River Rider” boat cruises; personal water craft rentals; watch the fish tugs come and leave the harbour; watch the sun rise or set; people watching can also be fun.

PORT DOVER MUSEUM 44 Harbour St., Port Dover Part of the museum is an original fisherman’s net shanty. Galleries present exhibits on the days of commercial sail as well as Lake Erie shipwrecks including The Atlantic, ship building, rum running, and other aspects of lakeside life. The 1932 fish tug Almidart can be seen outside the museum.

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attracts crowds of visitors during the summer months. Within the area is the popular sandy beach. It also is the centre for commercial fishing, maritime services and pleasure boaters.

ERIE BEACH HOTEL 19 Walker St., Port Dover

PORT DOVER LIGHTHOUSE

On the West Pier The lighthouse on the west pier is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building now owned by Norfolk County. The lighthouse is one of the oldest examples in Ontario of the square wooden lighthouse buildings from pre-Confederation.

The popularity of the landmark Erie Beach Hotel is about great food and hospitality. Three generations of the Schneider family has perfected the way to cook fresh Lake Erie perch. Visit The Cove Room or the casual Terrace Room upstairs.

WALKER STREET You’ll find great shopping and eating along Port Dover’s Walker Street which ends right at the beach.

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PLACES TO SEE IN PORT DOVER

STONEY’S HOME HARDWARE

BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT 2 Walker St., Port Dover The Beach House Restaurant offers an appetizing and complete menu and cool beverages with a panoramic view of Lake Erie right at the beach and next to real palm trees.

KNECHTELS Walker Street Knechtel’s on the Beach caters to just about everybody. The menu offers a wide selection and features the famous deep fried perch and salad bar. Outside, orders are taken at the counter for a quick meal. It’s all steps from the beach.

THE CIRCLE GAME 7 Clinton Street The Circle Game brings visitors one-of-a-kind gifts, cloth-

ing, jewellery, carvings, hand woven bags and much more from Nepal, Thailand, India, Vietnam and Canada. Visitors are welcome to browse and staff is happy to explain all the products and the people and places each comes from.

SCHOFIELD’S BISTRO 243 Main St., Port Dover

Casual gourmet with a Norfolk County flavour describes the tempting meals by the chefs at Schofield’s Bistro. Many dishes are prepared using locally grown foods from “the garden of Ontario.” The Schofield’s experience will be memorable.

Port Dover Summer Festival Port Dover Summer Festival “Art in the Park” features quality craftspeople, artists and antique vendors along with the popular book tables. Something for all.

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322 Main St., Port Dover People often say “if you can’t get it at Stoney’s Hardware you don’t need it!” and “browsing at Stoney’s is really fun.” The store offers items for the home and garden, sporting goods, paint department … big stuff and small stuff is all there and the helpful staff can assist shoppers with their needs.

POWELL PARK Downtown Port Dover Powell Park is a shady place on a summer day. The park has two stone cairns to commemorate the visit of Sir Isaac Brock during the War of 1812-14 and a memorial to local fallen military people. The cannon is representative of the Battle on Lake Erie during War of 1812-14.

Lighthouse Festival Theatre Lighthouse Festival Theatre provides patrons with a summer playbill of professional comedy, drama and musicals from May to September. 247 Main Street, Port Dover Box Office 519-583-2221 www.lighthousetheatre.com

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HERO OF UPPER CANADA Powell Park, Main Street Major General Isaac Brock with 40 men of His Majesty’s 41st Regiment and 260 of the York, Lincoln, Oxford and Norfolk militia, set out from Port Dover on the 8th August, 1812, to relieve the invaded western frontier. His brilliant capture of Hull’s army at Detroit with a much smaller force saved this province to the Empire and made Brock “The Hero of Upper Canada.”

PORT DOVER CLOCK TOWER 246 Main St., Port Dover Built in 1902, the clock tower is the most distinguishing feature of the Main Street building which houses Lighthouse Festival Theatre.

DOWNTOWN PORT DOVER

The shops of downtown Port Dover offer a wide range of stores and restaurants that can fill your needs. Walk and explore the unique stores and boutiques offering one-ofa-kind shopping experiences. Enjoy dining at one of the many restaurants or enjoy a picnic in the shade of Powell Park.

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SOUTH COAST SHUTTLE TOUR

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FRISKY BEAVER / SMOKE & GAMBLE

138 Tisdale Road Main at Prospect Street Smoke & Gamble Cellars is On May 14, 1814, about 800 both a grower and producer American regulars and of magnificent wines. Their militia disembarked at the singular goal is to create Camouth of the Lynn River. nadian wines you’d be proud The following day, meeting to share and enjoy with no opposition, they burnt friends. Enjoy a bottle of the settlements of Dover and your favourite Frisky Beaver ravaged the surrounding or Smoke and Gamble wine countryside. Private dwellfrom their retail store on ings were destroyed and Tisdale Road or at many livestock slaughtered. Local 5-05-29 discoverNorfolk SG (draft3).psd restaurants in the area. folklore says one house was spared that fed the soldiers.

ST. JOHN’S ROAD / RED KELLY LINE From Frisky Beaver, travel along St. John’s Road. A portion of this road is called Red Kelly Line honouring the NHL hockey legend who grew up here. At St. John’s Road and Highway 24 is the historic St. John’s Anglican Church with a historic plaque to William Mercer Wilson. During the Rebellions of 1837-38, he served in the Norfolk Cavalry and attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.

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LYNN VALLEY TRAIL Port Dover to Simcoe The Lynn Valley Trail is located on the former CNR rail line established along the pioneer river trail in 1873 as the Lake Huron and Port Dover Railway. The rail line was abandoned in 1988. A convenient entry point to the trail is at Blueline Road and St. John’s Road. Learn about the many other local trails at www.norfolktrails.ca

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DOAN’S HOLLOW St. John’s Rd. & Blueline Rd. Doan’s Hollow is a small but interesting area of Norfolk County. It is in the Lynn River valley. Doan’s Hollow School was built in the early years of the 19th century and continued to serve residents until the 1960s. A pioneer cemetery is maintained by Norfolk County. Port Dover’s original drinking water supply came from wells in this area and piped to Port Dover.

PORT DOVER MAUSOLEUM

Hwy. 6 at Blueline Rd. The abandoned Port Dover Mausoleum was built in the late 1920s. The Great Depression put the builder out of business and the building has sat empty and unfinished since. Above the entrance is inscribed “SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI” translated from Latin “Thus passes the glory of this world.” Behind is the well-maintained Port Dover Cemetery operated by a community board.

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VITTORIA: THE DISTRICT CAPITAL 1815-1825 Lamport Street In 1800 the London District was formed and justices of the peace with administrative and judicial powers were appointed. In 1815 the courts, then held at Charlotteville (Turkey Point) were moved to Tisdale’s Mills (Vittoria). Here a committee consisting of John Backhouse, Thomas Talbot and Robert Nichol was named to supervise the 16 Discover Norfolk | 2015

construction of a courthouse and jail. This building was used both by the courts and for occasional religious services until destroyed by fire in 1825. In the following year the district capital was

moved to London. The tranquil village of Vittoria has a long heritage. In the early 1800s it was an important settlement and the hub of the Long Point Settlement. Visit the 19th century Vittoria Town Hall. Christ Anglican Church’s cornerstone was laid in 1844 and cleverly built of Norfolk County pine to resemble stone. Vittoria Baptist Church dates to 1803 and St. Andrew’s United Church dates to 1818.

SOUTH COAST SHUTTLE TOUR tion to flours, grains and other ingredients. You’ll soon discover your favourites. Freshly baked, always.

KERNAL PEANUTS 393 Fisher’s Glen Road, Vittoria

THE GOOD BREAD COMPANY 1550 Old Brock Street, Vittoria The Good Bread Company is an artisan bakery specializing in quality breads with atten-

Half mile south of Vittoria is Kernal Peanuts farm and retail store. This operation is the largest grower of peanuts in Canada, which also imports peanuts from distant lands for wholesale and retail customers. It is owned and operated by Ernie and Nancy Racz. A visit to the retail store provides visitors a tasty way to buy peanuts, fudge and more.

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CIDER KEG FARM MARKET

1231 Highway 24 South, Vittoria

The Cider Keg has a farm market retail store for produce from its hundreds of acres of farmland. There are six sparkling cider choices, farm produce, gourmet foods that include cheeses and maple products, gift shop, smiles and fresh country air! Tours by appointment.

SPOOKY HOLLOW Spooky Hollow Road Turning off Highway 24 towards Normandale, the scenery changes from pleasant farms to a dramatic kilometre stretch through forest where the road dips and turns. There are several legends about Spooky Hollow involving mysterious deaths in the area.

NORMANDALE CENTURY INN 2326 Front Road, Normandale

Built in 1875 by John Dey Post, the Normandale Century Inn remained a general store until 1996 when current owners Hans and Brenda expanded the business to include an inn and restaurant. The licensed dining room and patio are open daily in summer.

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NORMANDALE HISTORY One of Upper Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important industrial enterprises, the Normandale ironworks and its blast furnace, built in 1816, played a significant role in the early economic development of the province. Up to 200 men were employed prior to the closure of the blast furnace in 1847, following the exhaustion of the local bog ore deposits.

TURKEY POINT HISTORY

As early as 1798, Lieutenant Governor Simcoe planned to fortify this point. By 1813 nothing had yet been done, and following Procter’s retreat from Amherstburg the British decided to construct a navy yard and covering fort here. Difficulties in supplying the post, together with the unsuitability of the location led to abandonment of the project after only a blockhouse and part of a palisade had been built.

SAND BAR ON THE BEACH

TURKEY POINT WATERSPORTS

45 Cedar Dr., Turkey Point Stephen Brown and Carissa Ayerhart got the keys to Sandbar on the Beach in April 2014, making it a dream come true for their family. During their first summer season, they succeeded in bringing something new, fresh and different to Turkey Point. They designed a place where people can relax, have great food, cold drinks and soak up the amazing view of the lake in comfort.

47 Cedar Dr., Turkey Point Complete a visit to Turkey Point with a rental boat from Turkey Point Watersports. Whether you speed along on a waverunner or cruise the shoreline on a pontoon boat, it is the perfect opportunity to see more of Long Point Bay. Kids love the water trampolines. Visitors can cruise along the coastline or race over to Pottahawk Island to experience more of the area’s natural wonders.

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NORMANDALE FISH HATCHERY

BURNING KILN WINERY

LONG POINT ECO ADVENTURES

Turkey Point Road Normandale Fish Culture Station is the oldest fish culture station in Ontario. The original main station was built in 1924. The advancerearing building was added in 1984. The sub-station was built in 1934 nearby on Front Road. MNR has rebuilt the stations into state-of-the-art facilities. Production of Atlantic salmon and chinook salmon for the Lake Ontario stocking programs is being done at Normandale.

1709 Front Rd., St. Williams The picturesque winery preserves the historic charm of its original wooden structure and allows visitors to view much of the operation from behind glass walls. Inside, a working winery shares the complete wine-making process. Tours offer a look at wine-making beginning with what makes Burning Kiln unique, the kiln drying of grapes along the steps of pressing, fermentation, barrel ageing and bottling.

1730 Front Rd., St. Williams Long Point Eco Adventures offers many things. The Long Point Observatory telescope is capable of revealing objects 10,000 times fainter than any object visible to the naked eye! Glide through the Carolinian forest on a 2½ hour zip line and canopy tour. with 8 zip lines, 2 suspension skybridges, 14 platforms and a 40-foot rappel. Go mountain biking in some of the best trail riding in Ontario with over 50 km of single track trail that includes trails along 100’ deep cut ridges adjacent to the World Biosphere Reserve. Get out on Long Point Bay in a 24’ Zodiac and experience a one-of-a-kind adventure to Long Point, the world’s largest fresh water sand spit stretching 42 km out into Lake Erie --the most remote and vast piece of wilderness left in Southern Ontario.

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SOUTH COAST SHUTTLE TOUR rides, indoor and pasture boarding, summer riding camps, training and horses for sale. A stop at Carousel Stables is a must for the horse lover in all of us!

BLUEBERRY HILL ESTATES 1195 Front Road, St. Williams Today, wines are made on-site and offered for sale in the winery retail store. A café, farm market offering local produce and delicious preserves and fresh baked goods offer visitors plenty of reasons to visit. Tour the Blueberry Hill Estates’ farm for an enjoyable and educational experience.

BACKUS MILL 1267 Second Concession Rd., Port Rowan

ST. WILLIAMS St. Williams is a pleasant community along the South Coast with several shops and marinas for visitors to stop and enjoy.

CANADA’S FIRST FORESTRY STATION 885 Highway #24

Our pioneer forefathers were faced with deeply forested, impenetrable bush land when they arrived in this area. By law they had to clear their free land and farm it. The sandy topsoil of this region blew away in the wind without plant or forest cover. Within 50 years, parts of Norfolk County were desert. Under the leadership of Frank Newman, the St. Williams Forestry Station became the model reforestation and tree seedling production site in the province. It became a showcase and teaching facility as well as a 4,000 acre demonstration forest. Today, a private company leases the Ministry land that was once Canada’s First Forestry Station.

CAROUSEL STABLES 1684 4th Concession Road St. Williams All things equine! Carousel Stables offers riding lessons for beginning to advanced, trail

Backus… where history meets nature. This picturesque conservation area has a lot to offer history buffs, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who simply wants to enjoy a day trip; just minutes north of Port Rowan and Long Point. The Conservation Education Centre, Backus Heritage Village and 1798 Backhouse Grist Mill National Historic Site make for an enjoyable visit.

PORT ROWAN

Stop and enjoy a coffee or meal and you will soon discover the unique vibe that is Port Rowan. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the many interesting shops along Bay Street. You can also dock your boat at the waterfront before exploring the community. Friendly Port Rowan is rich with history and is always worth a visit.

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LONG POINT PROVINCIAL PARK 350 Erie Boulevard

LONG POINT Long Point is about 40 kilometres long and a kilometre across at its widest point. Lake Erie lies to the south and Long Point Bay lies on the north side. Most of Long Point remains in its natural state.

CRONMILLER’S AT THE BRIDGE 1002 George Lane, Port Rowan Make it a summer to remember at Cronmiller’s “At The Bridge” with a guided pontoon boat charter on Long Point Bay! Explore Big Creek by canoe, kayak or wooden rowboat. Spend the day at the bay!

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Located within a designated World Biosphere Reserve, Long Point Provincial Park has over 1.5 km of sandy Lake Erie beach. Excellent fishing and boating opportunities await! A great “get back to nature” spot! The “Old Park” is located at the original site of Long Point Provincial Park and founded in 1921. The Old Park, also known as Cottonwood campground, offers 81 camp sites and beach access and is the west end stop for the South Coast Shuttle.

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The Museum contains displays from Pioneer Days to the 20th century, providing an overview of Norfolk County’s rich history.

Norfolk Arts Centre features local, regional and national artists and displays works from its permanent collection of over 1,000 pieces.

109 Norfolk St S, Simcoe 519-426-1583 www.norfolklore.com

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The Norfolk Carillon Tower was built as Norfolk’s war memorial and offers 23-bell concerts during the summer. Located on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe’s downtown park system along the Lynn River, the carillon was dedicated on June 17, 1925. The heaviest bell is 1,568 lbs. and the smallest is 60 lbs.

Downtown Simcoe offers a wide range of retail stores and services with unique and interesting shops. As well, a large number of restaurants can be found throughout Simcoe.

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Lake George at Wellington Park in downtown Simcoe is part of an extensive park system for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Simcoe Little Theatre at 33 Talbot St. is a community-based organization of volunteers creating a quality theatre experience.

The ‘Alligator Tugs’ of the late 19th and early 20th century were built in Simcoe and used by the lumber industry to tow log booms. A local group has restored one of the tugs.

JENSEN CHEESE

37 Evergreen Hill Road, Simcoe Jensen Cheese is an award winning cheddar cheese manufacturer with its head office and storage facility located in Simcoe and its factory located in Wilton, Ontario. The third generation family run business specializes in artisan crafted fine cheddar that is aged in underground storages. Cheddar is held up to five years, and sometimes older. The no nonsense approach to manufacturing laid out by patriarch and master cheese maker Arne Jensen in 1925 carries on to today. Jensen Cheese manufactures a variety of cheese that includes Colby, marble, specialty Brick, Cheddar and have recently introduced a three year aged smoked cheddar.

Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe’s visit here in 1795 led to a grant to Aaron Culver. By 1812 a hamlet had formed. In 1819-23 Culver laid out a village which he named “Simcoe” and a post office opened in 1829. Streets were surveyed in 1835-36, a court-house and gaol built, and Simcoe was made the seat of the new Talbot District in 1837. Shown above is the present Norfolk County Administration Building at 50 Colborne St. South.

MANUFACTURER OF CHEDDAR & VARIETY CHEESES ….taste the craftsmanship of generations

37 Evergreen Hill Rd, Simcoe ON, N3Y 4K5 www.jensencheese.ca

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DISCOVER MORE OF NORFOLK

Teeterville Pioneer Museum features four original buildings – a log smoke house, log house, a wayside church and a drive barn.

NORFOLK COUNTY FAIR

Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre overlooks Quance Park with a large agricultural collection on tobacco, ginseng and alternate crops grown in Norfolk County.

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Make plans now to visit the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show in October. In its 175th year and the fourth largest fair in Ontario, with over 125,000 visitors, the fair features agricultural displays, craft exhibits, food vendors, art demonstrations, talent competitions, midway rides, celebrity chefs and extraordinary grandstand shows. You will be able to see horses and ponies, sheep, cattle, poultry and much more. Norfolk County Fair in Simcoe is ranked among the province’s top events to visit.

WATER ACTIVITIES

Turkey Point has two miles of sandy beach with safe swimming for all ages and ample beach parking available. Fishing, hiking, water sports and golfing are all readily available at Turkey Point. The beach hamlet, which is home to a small number of year-round residents comes alive in the summer with a variety of restaurants and businesses, as well as a provincial park.

MILES OF BEACHES

There are miles of sandy beaches along the South Coast in Norfolk County from Port Dover to Long Point. Take some time to discover them. The largest beach is at Long Point. South Coast Shuttle can take you there.

BOATING

Boating is very popular in Norfolk County. There are marinas from Port Dover to Long Point offering facilities for power boaters and sailboats. Watching the boats from the pier is a popular pastime on summer days.

BIKING

“Le Tour de Norfolk” on July 18 and 19, 2015 is a recreational bicycle tour and an excellent opportunity to explore the towns and villages of Norfolk County, see and learn about the crops growing in the fields, and explore the picturesque back roads. More information at www.letourdenorfolk.com

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NORFOLK IS ONTARIO’S GARDEN Waterford Ponds and hiking trails along former rail lines are attracting more visitors to Waterford every year.

Waterford celebrates Pumpkinfest every October with a parade and activities throughout the community.

Norfolk County is “Ontario’s Garden.” This area is the leading grower of many farm commodities. According to statistics, Norfolk is the #1 growing region in Ontario or Canada for… Peanuts, Sweet Potatoes, Ginseng, Asparagus, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash & Zucchini, Rye, Sour Cherries, Strawberries, Sweet Corn and the #2 growing region for Apples and Raspberries. In season, residents and visitors can enjoy these products fresh from the farm at market stands throughout Norfolk or at the Farmers’ Markets. Local restaurants also have many Norfolk grown products on their menus.

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WINERIES IN NORFOLK

History says that wine was first made in this area in the late 1600s when French missionaries visited. Today this region along the coast of Lake Erie is an emerging wine region in Ontario. A growing number of wineries are open to the public for tastings, tours and exciting events. Plan a tour and discover the local wineries distinctive wines, wander the vineyards and indulge in the splendor of fine food and wine pairings. If you can’t get to the wineries, ask at local restaurants about their selection of local wines. More information on local wineries 15-05-29 discoverNorfolk FB (final).psd RGB is at www.ontariosouthcoastwine.com

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RAMBLIN’ ROAD BREWERY FARM 2970 Swimming Pool Rd., LaSalette Ramblin’ Road is Ontario’s first and only Brewery Farm, located just south of La Salette. Like a lot of farms, this place can be a little hard to find. You’ll need to be good at navigating country roads, have a GPS handy, or know someone in the area who can point you in the right direction. Once there, you’ll find an actual working farm with crops growing, a hop garden flourishing and plenty of activity. Like most farms, this is a going concern, an enterprise. The big difference is our harvest is premium quality, small batch hand crafted beer. They grow hops on the Brewery Farm, draw pure spring water and use the finest Canadian barley and yeast.