Norfolk County
Norfolk County, located in southwestern Ontario, is a wonderful place to call home. The area offers a blend of rural and urban lifestyles, with sandy beaches on Lake Erie, farmland and picturesque countryside. The community is welcoming and tight-knit, with numerous opportunities to participate in local events and activities. Norfolk provides a perfect balance of small-town living with the amenities of larger cities like London and Hamilton being easily accessible. If you're looking for a new home, Norfolk County might just be the place for you!
Agriculture, tourism and manufacturing are major employers in Norfolk County. Our farmers supply more fruits and vegetables to Canada’s dinner tables and restaurants than anywhere else in the country. Norfolk County is Canada’s top grower of asparagus, cabbage, cucumber, ginseng, peanuts, peppers, strawberries, sweet corn and sweet potatoes.
Norfolk County’s most popular tourist attractions are the ports, towns and villages along Lake Erie, known as Ontario’s South Coast. These towns include Port Dover, Turkey Point and Long Point. Fishing is another key attraction for tourists, as well as birding, hiking, camping and cycling.
Main festivals include the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show (October), July 1st Celebration in Port Dover, Lynn River Music Festival (August), Port Dover Summer Fest (August), Norfolk Studio Tour (September), Delhi Fall Fest (September), BayFest in Port Rowan (September), Waterford Pumpkin Festival (October), PD13 (the Port Dover motorcycle enthusiasts’ event every Friday the 13th) and Simcoe Christmas Panorama (December).
Agri-tourism is another expanding attraction for tourists coming to Norfolk County, with several wineries and craft breweries. There are numerous farmgate retailers, now featured on the official map.
GPS Location: 42.85, -80.266667
Norfolk County’s population was 64,044 at the time of the 2016 Census.
Local Business Association:Norfolk County Tourism
(information provided by Norfolk Tourism and Wikipedia)
