Discover Norfolk 2023
Discover shopping, restaurants, adventures, & lots of fun in Norfolk County. Discover shopping, restaurants, adventures, & lots of fun in Norfolk County.
DISCOVER VITTORIA & TURKEY POINTVittoria: District Capital 1815-1825The pleasant village of Vittoria has a longheritage. In the early 1800s it was an importantsettlement and the hub of the LongPoint Settlement. Christ Anglican Church’scornerstone was laid in 1844 and cleverlybuilt of Norfolk County pine to resemblestone. Former Vittoria Baptist Church datesto 1803 and St. Andrew’s United Churchdates to 1818. This building was used bothby the courts and for occasional religiousservices until destroyed by fire in 1825. Inthe following year the district capital wasmoved to London. Today you can visit the19th century Vittoria Town Hall.Water ActivitiesIf you’re looking for more than sand on thebeach, Turkey Point has many different wateractivities including boat rentals, Sea-Doorentals, water trampolines and more. Thelarge beach is popular all summer.The Good Bread Company15 Lamport St., VittoriaThe Good Bread Company is an artisan bakeryspecializing in quality breads with attentionto flours, grains and other ingredients.Always freshly baked, owner Rick Posavadoffers breads from the popular buttermilksandwich loaf and raisin walnut to variousrye breads, sourdoughs and ancient grainloaves from their location in a renovatedhistoric church.Turkey PointTurkey Point has two miles of sandy beachwith safe swimming for all ages and amplebeach parking available. Fishing, hiking,water sports and golfing are all readilyavailable at Turkey Point. The beach hamlet,which is home to a small number of yearroundresidents comes alive in the summerwith a variety of restaurants and businesses,as well as a provincial park.28 Discover Norfolk | 2023
DISCOVER VITTORIA & TURKEY POINTCider Keg Farm Market1231 Highway 24 East, south of VittoriaThe Cider Keg offers seasonal produce andlocal food items. Cider Keg fresh apple cider,sparkling apple ciders and other productsmade by Uncle Tom’s Farm Inc. are soldat the farm market, a tradition for over 30years. Freshly baked pies, ice cream andmany other goodies are also for sale. Thereare sparkling cider choices, farm produce,gourmet foods, a gift shop, smiles and freshcountry air! Tours by appointment.TURKEY POINT HISTORYAs early as 1798, Lieutenant Governor Simcoeplanned to fortify Turkey Point. By 1813nothing had yet been done, and followingProcter’s retreat from Amherstburg, theBritish decided to construct a navy yard andcovering fort here. Difficulties in supplyingthe post, together with what was consideredthe unsuitability of the location, ledto abandonment of the project after only ablockhouse and part of a palisade had beenbuilt. Today, Turkey Point is a popular destinationin the summer for boaters, campers,cottagers, beach-goers and daytrippers.Everyone enjoys a day at Turkey Point.Discover Norfolk | 2023 29
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Vittoria: District Capital 1815-1825
The pleasant village of Vittoria has a long
heritage. In the early 1800s it was an important
settlement and the hub of the Long
Point Settlement. Christ Anglican Church’s
cornerstone was laid in 1844 and cleverly
built of Norfolk County pine to resemble
stone. Former Vittoria Baptist Church dates
to 1803 and St. Andrew’s United Church
dates to 1818. 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. Today you can visit the
19th century Vittoria Town Hall.
Water Activities
If you’re looking for more than sand on the
beach, Turkey Point has many different water
activities including boat rentals, Sea-Doo
rentals, water trampolines and more. The
large beach is popular all summer.
The Good Bread Company
15 Lamport St., Vittoria
The Good Bread Company is an artisan bakery
specializing in quality breads with attention
to flours, grains and other ingredients.
Always freshly baked, owner Rick Posavad
offers breads from the popular buttermilk
sandwich loaf and raisin walnut to various
rye breads, sourdoughs and ancient grain
loaves from their location in a renovated
historic church.
Turkey Point
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 yearround
residents comes alive in the summer
with a variety of restaurants and businesses,
as well as a provincial park.
28 Discover Norfolk | 2023
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