2016-12-21

Each month, 96 million travellers make more than 320 million unique visits to the TripAdvisor website – and thousands of them visit Norfolk County as a result. According to the wisdom of that influential group of travellers, here are the Top 10 Things to Do in Norfolk County (as of December 2016): Long Point: “The beach is endless and beautiful”, “A very unique and beautiful place”. Long Point is a sand spit of environmental significance that juts about 32 kilometres (20 miles) into Lake Erie. For 30 years, it has been designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. The hamlet of Long Point, near the mouth of Big Creek, is home to seasonal cottagers. Long Point Bay boasts world-class fishing. The best beach experience can be found at Long Point Provincial Park. norfolktourism.ca > Plan Your Trip > Towns & Villages. Contact Info | Trip Advisor comment Lighthouse Festival Theatre, Port Dover: “Small town theatre at its best”, “Fun, friendly, festive”. One of Ontario’s most successful professional summer theatres with a focus on a Canadian playbill from May to September. Featuring comedy, music and drama, Lighthouse Festival Theatre is gaining larger audiences every year. norfolktourism.ca > To Do > Theatre. Contact Info | Trip Advisor comments Port Dover Lighthouse and Pier: “Pleasant and refreshing”, “Great spot to relax”. The pier welcomes families with kids, anglers and couples in love. All ages enjoy watching the fishing tugs return with their catch. At the end of the pier is the Port Dover lighthouse, probably the most photographed building in Norfolk. norfolktourism.ca > Plan Your Tip > Towns & Villages. Contact Info | TripAdvisor comments Burning Kiln Winery, Turkey Point area: “One of my favourite Ontario wineries”, “Top notch!” The picturesque Burning Kiln Winery overlooks Long Point Bay on Lake Erie. Guests are invited to dine on fresh, seasonal, local menu items prepared by David’s On Tour on the patio. Enjoy tasting award-winning VQA wines year round in the tasting bar. norfolktourism.ca > Food & Drink > Wineries & Breweries. Contact Info | TripAdvisor comments Port Dover Beach: “Nice town – cozy beach”, “Right in the middle of a lot of things to do”. Port Dover is a beautiful and quiet resort town with friendly people and, of course, the scenic beach. Jump into the water for a relaxing swim or soak up the sun on the sand for that South Coast tan. norfolktourism.ca > Outdoors > Beaches. Contact Info | TripAdvisor comments Port Dover Harbour Museum: “Fantastic museum”, “A jewel in this pretty town”. Commercial fishing, tall ships, rumrunners and Lake Erie shipwrecks! The Museum includes hands-on exhibits, a fisherman’s net shanty, and a century-old freighter wheelhouse. norfolktourism.ca > To Do > History & Heritage. Contact Info | TripAdvisor comments Sightseeing Tours: Two Norfolk County companies are mentioned as providing excellent tours, specifically related to nature and the great outdoors. Long Point Eco-Adventures and Long Point Tours offer two different experiences, and both should be enjoyed. Long Point Eco-Adventures: “The most awesome girls weekend getaway!”, “Above and beyond experience”. Choose an aerial zipline tour or the natural abundance of stars, Carolinian forests, trails, Long Point Bay vistas, day or night. Or kick back in outdoor suites with fine wine. Relax or reinvigorate with friends and family. norfolktourism.ca > Outdoors > Unique Experiences. Contact Info | TripAdvisor comments Long Point Tours: “Definitely in my top 10 best things I’ve done”,  “Second trip to tip and counting”. Long Point Tours offer Zodiac boat tours to the tip of Long Point (World Biosphere), birding tours, guided hikes and more! Tours run May to September. norfolktourism.ca > Outdoors > Unique Experiences. Contact Info | TripAdvisor comments Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery, Waterford area:  “Exceeded expectations”, “Beautiful”. Bonnieheath balances an authentic agricultural experience with the sophistication and class of an estate winery. Enjoy a glass of wine or hard cider as you explore our expansive grounds, where vineyards, orchards, prairie grasses, lavender fields and a natural wetland await you. norfolktourism.ca > Food & Drink > Wineries & Breweries. Contact Info | TripAdvisor comments Turkey Point Provincial Park: “Excellent beach”, “Great camping and gorgeous beach”. 235 campsites, 123 electrical hookups, showers, flush toilets, playground, picnic shelter, group campsites, beach, trails, activities, 9 hole golf course; reservations available. norfolktourism.ca > Stay > Camping. Contact Info | TripAdvisor comments New Limburg Brewing Co., Nixon: “Friday night relaxing spot!” Micro-brewery specializing in Belgian ales. Guests are welcome to sample beer and buy draught by the glass. norfolktourism.ca > Food & Drink > Wineries & Breweries. Contact Info | TripAdvisor comments The list doesn’t end there … here are some more on the Top 50 list: Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville area Backus Heritage Conservation Area, Port Rowan area Ramblin’ Road Brewery Farm, La Salette Waterford Heritage Trail, linking Simcoe and Waterford Lynn Valley Trail, linking Port Dover and Simcoe Gift and specialty shops, including The Dover Cheese Shop, Liberty Home Decor and King’s Flower & Garden … and many more in the Top 50 list of Things to Do in Norfolk County, according to TripAdvisor.

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