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Simcoe, Ontario Area Information |
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Town of Simcoe is centrally located in Southwestern Ontario, a short distance
from the shores of Lake Erie. The largest urban municipality in the Regional Municipality
of Norfolk, the town enjoys excellent access to major urban centers as it is located
only 64 kilometers (40 miles) southwest of Hamilton, 145 km (76 miles) southwest
of Toronto and only 10 minutes from Lake Erie. Population of Norfolk is 61,000.
Simcoe, as the largest urban center in the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk,
offers shopping, cultural events, farm fresh local produce, beautiful scenery,
and so much more.
10 minutes to Long Point - Long Point is a
unique and beautiful place located on the north shore of lake Erie in Ontario,
Canada. It is a 40 km long sand 'spit' and a popular vacation spot. Long Point
is an excellent vacation area providing long sandy beaches, shallow water, sand
bars, excellent sheltered boating and fishing in the bay and an excellent bird
and insect observing area!
10 minutes to Port Dover - Port Dover
(pictured above left) is situated on the north shore of Lake Erie. The picturesque
port is the home of the world's largest fresh water fishing fleet. While in Port
Dover be sure to visit the many art and craft shops that offer unique items. The
town's business section offers a wide range of shopping and services.
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Norfolk County
In 2001, three local municipalities and western part of another were amalgamated
into the new County of Norfolk. The Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk
was split into the new Counties of Haldimand and Norfolk. Learn more about the
the rich diversity that forms the new County of Norfolk. | |
Norfolk Tourism
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Getaways in Norfolk County, Ontario's South Coast, Canada |
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Point Provincial Park
Considered a naturalist's paradise, the landscape
of Turkey Point is rich in quality and diversity -- from the sandy beach, warm
shallow waters and huge marsh areas to great bluffs and lush forests. |
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Erie Fast Ferry
Proposal for ferry link between Erie, Pennsylvania and
Port Dover. Imagine a high-speed catamaran -- the likes of which never seen before
on the Great Lakes -- cruising into Port Dover harbour and letting off 300 passengers.
Norfolk County is working closely with officials in Erie, Pennsylvania, to realize
this dream.
A passenger market analysis determined that of the seven
million trips taken within the study area per year, 763,637 passengers and 337,627
autos could be diverted through an Erie-Dover ferry service per year in 2010.
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Long Point Bird Observatory
For nearly 40 years, biologists and visitors
at LPBO have studied the birds of the Long Point area. Nearly 370 species of birds
have been found at Long Point. When you think of the 600 species that are found
throughout North America, Long Point looms large as one of the most exciting places
on the continent to observe our rich bird life. | |
Information for New Residents: | |
Hospital: Norfolk General Hospital, 365 West Street, Simcoe (519)
426-0750.
Schools/School Boards: Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic
District School Board, Simcoe Office, (519) 426-8370 Fanshawe College -
James N. Allan Campus, Simcoe, (519) 426-8260 Grand Erie District School
Board, Simcoe Office, (519) 428-1880 Ecole Sainte-Marie, Simcoe, (519) 426-4775 Newspaper:
Simcoe Reformer, 105 Donly Drive South, Simcoe (519) 426-5710 Radio:
CD 106.7 FM, 55 Park Road, Simcoe (519) 426-7700 Cable TV: Amtelecom
Communications, Toll Free 1-800-440-7472
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