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Port Dover Information

Located on the north shore of Lake Erie in Canada, Port Dover is a great place to visit in Norfolk County. It was named after Dover, England, and became known for its fishing industry. Nowadays Port Dover has become a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors who come to see the lighthouse, participate in a variety of fun events and festivals year-round, go boating in the marina, and much more.

The Lighthouse Festival Theatre is a popular place in town where people go to catch performances and shows, while the Port Dover Lighthouse is a stunning sight that offers beautiful views of the water. If you’re a cheese fan, the Dover Cheese Shop is a great local spot where you can try out different varieties of cheese, and enjoy an outdoor adventure at Radical Lines Aerial Adventure Park. Grab a hot dog at the famous Arbor Hot Dog Restaurant for lunch or a snack. Take a step back in time at Port Dover Harbour Museum, enjoy the one-hour cruises offered by Nomada Charters that take you up the Lynn River and Black Creek, and go for a stroll along the shores of peaceful Port Dover Beach while taking in a beautiful sunset. Enjoy an indulgent body treatment or massage at Elements Day Spa, catch a round of miniature gold at Arbortown Minigolf, and be sure to try the local seafood at Knetchels Neighborhood Market and Fish Restaurant. There are also surrounding tobacco fields, ginseng and peanut farms nearby where you can explore and take in the beautiful natural scenery of Port Dover. If you come in the summer, the Port Dover Summer Festival offers arts, crafts, antiques, used books, and other vendors selling unique fashions and accessories.

Nearby places to visit include Port Ryerse, Peacock Point, and Turkey Point—all are located just minutes away by car. Port Ryerse is a historic village just four miles away situated along a natural harbor near Young Creek and features a 46-acre lakeside public recreation spot. Peacock Point is a small beach community that is 30 minutes east of Port Dover and has mostly permanent and seasonal vacation homes. It also has lots of local wildlife and fishing. Turkey Point Beach is one of the top places in Norfolk for summer vacation and has a 9-hole golf course, modern marina, and water activities. Toronto is just two hours away, making it another easy day trip as well.

Port Dover is a peaceful residential community that has many beautiful homes and cottages where you can stay during your visit. Rent a cute beach cottage right on the shores of Lake Erie and enjoy front row views of the water. Visitors also like to book rentals in other nearby communities like Peacock Point, which has many homes that offer direct access to private beaches along Lake Erie.

Getting around by boat is a popular form of transportation in the Port Dover Harbour Marina, which has over 400 full-service slips and a variety of boating services. The Ride Norfolk bus service operates from 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday and has routes that service all of the main stops in Simcoe. Norfolk County also has a well-connected rail trail system that includes routes to Simcoe, and there is also a designated Lake Erie Cycling Route for those that want to skip the vehicles and enjoy the open air. The GO Transit Train also makes regular stops at Hamilton, and private rental cars or motorcycles are also convenient options.