Turkey Point Vacation Rentals

Named after the abundance of wild turkeys that once roamed the area, Turkey Point has grown to be a top attraction for foodies and lovers of the great outdoors. Try out something new by booking Turkey Point cottage rentals for a regenerative break by the beach or in the woods.

Explore the tastes of Ontario, Canada's culinary capital

Delight your taste buds with the backdrop of Ontario's beautiful nature. Exciting moments await you at the Sandbar, a beach bar and restaurant which offers dazzling waterfront views of the magnificent Lake Erie from its inviting patio. The Sandbar offers a delightful menu, with a large selection of craft beers and wines to accompany the simple, delicious fare.

At times, the best eating joints are off the beaten path. For example, stop by The Jetty Bar, which can be reached by car, or by boat. You can enjoy delicious, fresh seafood and burgers here, while enjoying the lakeside views, and the gentle breeze on the patio.

If you love seeing the world through wine-coloured glasses, the Burning Kiln Winery is the place for you to visit in Ontario. Housed in a refurbished tobacco barn, the winery serves large glasses of award-winning wines, perfectly paired with delicious local dishes.

The best family attraction in Ontario

Resting in one of the darkest corners of Southern Ontario lies the region's gateway to the cosmos, the Long Point Observatory. With a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that reveals astronomical objects 10,000 times fainter than the naked eye can see, the observatory is perfect for stargazing with your budding astronomy enthusiasts.

With an extensive single trail system spanning more than 75km, Turkey Point has some of the best cycling routes in Ontario. If you are biking enthusiasts in the family, you can easily cycle for hours. There are also plenty of shops in the area where you can rent bicycles for a good price, if you are not bringing your own.

Take a trip out on the water with Zodiac Boat Tours, or other boat tour providers. Drop your anchor at Long Point, where you will find a long and thin 40km sand beach reaching out into the warm waters of Lake Erie. Apart from being the largest beach of its kind, it is also a bird enthusiast's nirvana, hosting the oldest running bird observatory north of the prime meridian. Long point remains an untouched wilderness site, best visited in the summer.

Best excursions in South-West Ontario

There are a lot of things to do in Turkey Point. For starters, if the weather is warm, go for a swim at Turkey Point Beach. As if two miles of perfectly groomed sandy beach wasn't enough, the waters are shallow and calm here, making for a pleasant and safe experience for families with small kids.

With a total of 26 pull-through campsites, which provide all the necessary amenities for comfortable camping, Turkey Point Provincial Park is a nature lover's paradise. Apart from hiking the trails, you can swim in the lakes, or try your luck at fishing along the banks of the vast Lake Erie. In July and August, you can even earn a Discovery Ranger Badge by taking part in a Park Discovery Program with the park's expert staff. A delight for children and teens.

For even more fun, head to Long Point Eco-Adventures, the heart of fun and adventure in Ontario. From testing your skills as a lumberjack by learning to throw an axe in the woods, to zip-lining high above the Canadian forest treetops, this outdoor experience is like no other. And if you thought zip-lining was fun, try out the night-time zip-lining for the ultimate thrill.

Events to look forward to in Turkey Point

Every second Sunday in July, thousands of revellers make their way to Turkey Point for the annual Pottahawk Pissup. You can join thousands of people on more than 2000 boats for a day-long party at Pottahawk Point. Popularly known as Canada's biggest boat party, the event takes place nearby the Turkey Point shore.

Every October, a culinary adventure is launched at Turkey Point. You can set out hunting for mushrooms in the diverse Carolinian forests of Southern Ontario with a guided tour. The wilderness mushroom foray is followed with a meal prepared by all participants, and paired with fine wines from a nearby local winery.

The annual Norfolk County's Jazz Festival takes place every August at Port Dover. Growing as a local landmark in the entertainment scene, this South Coast jazz and blues event has welcomed a multitude of award-winning artists, such as the legendary Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues Band.

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