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Eager to visit “Amazing Places” that celebrate the UNESCO-designated Long Point Biosphere Reserve, a protected area with greater biodiversity than any other place in Canada? Or discover the diverse beauty of Canada’s only Carolinian Forest?
START QUIZ
Known for its award-winning wineries and breweries, eco-adventures, farmers’ markets, festivals and beaches, Southwestern Ontario’s Norfolk County is close to home but far from ordinary. Take the quiz to find your next escape.
My perfect evening is:
A fine-dining experience
Exploring a harbour
When travelling I prefer to:
Experience arts & culture
Explore nature
My idea of an aquatic adventure is:
Paddling through a forest
Experiencing Ontario’s South Coast beaches
After dinner, I’m most likely to:
Visit a local market
Catch the sunset while outdoors
I unwind by:
Biking around town
Falling asleep under the stars
My idea of a laid-back Sunday is:
Unwinding with a glass of wine
Exploring an art gallery or museum
My definition of adventure is:
Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in the winter
Hiking through forests
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TOUR AWARD-WINNING WINERIES
Whether you’re in the mood for a guided winery tour or you want to kick back on a sunny afternoon with a glass, Norfolk County favourites like Burning Kiln Winery, Inasphere Wines, Front Road Cellars, or Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery will hit the spot.
Experience the wine of the region
Port Dover’s Harbour Museum
Visiting popular attractions like Port Dover’s Harbour Museum, you can learn about the fascinating history of the commercial fishing heritage along the north shore of Lake Erie.
Exploring our maritime history
Backus Woods Conservation Area
In addition to having some of the oldest living trees in Ontario, Backus Woods heritage conservation area deep in the heart of Canada’s only Carolinian Forest is ideal for hiking in spring and fall and cross-country skiing in winter.
Canada’s only Carolinian Forest
Aquatic Adventures
Whether it's an entertaining and informative boat tour, a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, or exciting tubing through the “Canadian Amazon,” Norfolk County offers a wide range of cruises and adventures from trusted operators like Long Point Island Hugger Tours and the Grand River Rafting Company.
Go with the flow
A Serene Glamping Getaway
With all the best amenities of a hotel and the beautiful natural landscape around you, experience camping in style at Long Point Eco-Adventures, Hide-A-Way Hills or Homegrown Hideaway. These stunning retreats will make all your vacation dreams come true.
Unwind with comfortable camping
Beaches at Long Point Provincial Park
Featuring a beautiful white sand beach stretching along the freshwater shores of Lake Erie, this protected area forms part of the UNESCO Long Point Biosphere Reserve.
Ontario’s fourth oldest Provincial Park