Discover Norfolk 2023
Discover shopping, restaurants, adventures, & lots of fun in Norfolk County. Discover shopping, restaurants, adventures, & lots of fun in Norfolk County.
DISCOVER SIMCOESimcoe HistoryAfter visiting in 1795, Lieutenant-GovernorSimcoe granted local land to Aaron Culver.A hamlet formed by 1812 but was razed byAmericans in 1814. From 1819-23, Culverlaid out a village which he named “Simcoe.”LYNNWOOD ARTSBuilt in 1850 for Duncan Campbell, Simcoe’sfirst postmaster, the home was donated tothe town of Simcoe in 1902. In 1972, thebuilding was designated a National HistoricSite of Canada and became LynnwoodArts Centre. Today, Lynnwood Arts is anactive, inclusive and accessible space forworkshops, events, children’s programming,and exhibitions. Lynnwood Arts houses apermanent collection of over 800 works andfeatures local, regional and national artists.21 Lynnwood Ave, Simcoe(519) 428-0540, www.lynnwoodarts.caLynn Valley TrailSimcoe to Port DoverThe Lynn Valley Trail is located on the formerCNR rail line established along the pioneerriver trail in 1873. The rail line was abandonedin 1988 and the trail was officiallyopened in 1993. The trail runs almost 12 kmfrom Simcoe to Port Dover with a mid-wayentry point at Blueline Road and St. John’sRoad. The trail is typically covered by treesand shaded from the sun. Learn more aboutthe trail at www.lynnvalleytrail.com.Simcoe Lions Ice Cream FestivalDuring the final week of July, Wellingtonand Grant Anderson Parks feature a selfserveice cream buffet. Cool-off and enjoy!Christmas PanoramaDowntown ParksFor over 60 years, tens of thousands ofChristmas lights and themed displays havetransformed Simcoe’s Grant Anderson,Wellington, and Clifton Parks into a winterwonderland during the holidays. Enjoy thefestivities by walking through the parks orriding in a horse-drawn trolley. The lightsrun nightly from December until the firstweek of January from 6 to 10 p.m.Simcoe Heritage Friendship FestivalDowntown ParksEvery Civic Holiday weekend in August,Simcoe’s Grant Anderson, Wellington andClifton Parks are filled with music, food, artsand crafts as residents and visitors come toenjoy a summertime festival of friendship.Simcoe Farmers’ MarketNorfolk County FairgroundsThe Farmers’ Market is open every Thursdayfrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all year round. Thereare 30 to 50 vendors and available productsrange from fresh produce, cheese, meat andeggs to apple cider, honey and home-bakedpies. The market also has a craft-sectionfeaturing pottery, woodwork, sewing, soapsand more. Check it out!8 Discover Norfolk | 2023
DISCOVER PORT DOVERPORT DOVEREnjoy the waterfront or visit the manyshops offering a wide range of merchandise.Walk and explore the unique storesand boutiques offering one-of-a-kindshopping experiences. Try one of the manyrestaurants. Fresh Lake Erie fish is a localfavourite, but restaurants have wide andvaried menus.Lighthouse Theatre247 Main Street, Port DoverCome try “small town theatre at its best.”One of Ontario’s most successful professionalsummer theatres with a Canadiancomedy playbill from May to September,Lighthouse Theatre is gaining largeraudiences every year. In 2023, the playbillfeatures Come Down From Up River, On theAir, Bed & Breakfast, Where You Are, A Packof Thieves, and Opry Gold.247 Main Street, Port Dover, 519-583-2221www.lighthousetheatre.comDiscover Norfolk | 2023 9
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Simcoe History
After visiting in 1795, Lieutenant-Governor
Simcoe granted local land to Aaron Culver.
A hamlet formed by 1812 but was razed by
Americans in 1814. From 1819-23, Culver
laid out a village which he named “Simcoe.”
LYNNWOOD ARTS
Built in 1850 for Duncan Campbell, Simcoe’s
first postmaster, the home was donated to
the town of Simcoe in 1902. In 1972, the
building was designated a National Historic
Site of Canada and became Lynnwood
Arts Centre. Today, Lynnwood Arts is an
active, inclusive and accessible space for
workshops, events, children’s programming,
and exhibitions. Lynnwood Arts houses a
permanent collection of over 800 works and
features local, regional and national artists.
21 Lynnwood Ave, Simcoe
(519) 428-0540, www.lynnwoodarts.ca
Lynn Valley Trail
Simcoe to Port Dover
The Lynn Valley Trail is located on the former
CNR rail line established along the pioneer
river trail in 1873. The rail line was abandoned
in 1988 and the trail was officially
opened in 1993. The trail runs almost 12 km
from Simcoe to Port Dover with a mid-way
entry point at Blueline Road and St. John’s
Road. The trail is typically covered by trees
and shaded from the sun. Learn more about
the trail at www.lynnvalleytrail.com.
Simcoe Lions Ice Cream Festival
During the final week of July, Wellington
and Grant Anderson Parks feature a selfserve
ice cream buffet. Cool-off and enjoy!
Christmas Panorama
Downtown Parks
For over 60 years, tens of thousands of
Christmas lights and themed displays have
transformed Simcoe’s Grant Anderson,
Wellington, and Clifton Parks into a winter
wonderland during the holidays. Enjoy the
festivities by walking through the parks or
riding in a horse-drawn trolley. The lights
run nightly from December until the first
week of January from 6 to 10 p.m.
Simcoe Heritage Friendship Festival
Downtown Parks
Every Civic Holiday weekend in August,
Simcoe’s Grant Anderson, Wellington and
Clifton Parks are filled with music, food, arts
and crafts as residents and visitors come to
enjoy a summertime festival of friendship.
Simcoe Farmers’ Market
Norfolk County Fairgrounds
The Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all year round. There
are 30 to 50 vendors and available products
range from fresh produce, cheese, meat and
eggs to apple cider, honey and home-baked
pies. The market also has a craft-section
featuring pottery, woodwork, sewing, soaps
and more. Check it out!
8 Discover Norfolk | 2023
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