Rick’s guidebook
Food scene
Yin's Restaurant Port Dover
305 Main StFamous for their General Tao's chicken.
Dover Dairy Bar
210 Main StBest all day breakfast at great prices!
211 Main St
211 Main StreetGood atmosphere and patio. Usually have live bands.
The Arbor
101 Main StKnown for their foot long hot dogs and orange GLOW.
Norfolk Tavern
200 Main StRestaurant and bar with live bands.
Callahan's - The Beach House has a large out door beach front patio as well as beach seating.
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The Beach House
2 Walker StCallahan's - The Beach House has a large out door beach front patio as well as beach seating.
Erie Beach Hotel
19 Walker StRestaurant and roof top patio.
My personal favourite.
Best BBQ chicken dinner and Willie burger.
Also serve ice cream and a great banana split.
Large patio
Best bang for the buck!
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Willie's
6 St George StMy personal favourite.
Best BBQ chicken dinner and Willie burger.
Also serve ice cream and a great banana split.
Large patio
Best bang for the buck!
Knechtel Foods Ltd
15 Walker StBest fish in town! (Perch and Pickerel)
The Ice Cream Tank
14 Walker StreetHands down the best place for ice cream!
You can purchase fresh caught fish here.
Hours:
Tuesday 12–4p.m.
Wednesday 12–4p.m.
Thursday 12–4p.m.
Friday 12–4p.m.
Saturday 11a.m.–4p.m.
Pleasant Port Fish Co.
49 Passmore AveYou can purchase fresh caught fish here.
Hours:
Tuesday 12–4p.m.
Wednesday 12–4p.m.
Thursday 12–4p.m.
Friday 12–4p.m.
Saturday 11a.m.–4p.m.
Scenic upscale eatery and lounge.
Refined Canadian restaurant with lake views offers an upstairs lounge featuring weekend live music.
May need reservations.
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David's Restaurant
168 New Lake Shore RdScenic upscale eatery and lounge.
Refined Canadian restaurant with lake views offers an upstairs lounge featuring weekend live music.
May need reservations.
The Crepe House
2012 Park StCute little place with a variety of crepes.
Sightseeing
Short drive from the cottage.
Farmers Market every Saturday 8am -1pm
There is also a big green space and access to trails
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Port Dover Lions Silver Lake Market
320 St Patrick StShort drive from the cottage.
Farmers Market every Saturday 8am -1pm
There is also a big green space and access to trails
Lynn River Falls
156 Prospect StShort drive from the cottage.
Nomada Charters
18 Harbour StLocated not far from the pier.
1 hour river cruise boat tour.
Rogue Tiger Charters
18 Harbour StLocated on the pier.
Sailboat tours.
Activities
Golf with a view
Hours:
Sunday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Monday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Tuesday 9a.m.–5p.m.
Wednesday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Thursday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Friday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Saturday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Hours may differ on holidays
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The Links at Dover Coast
1 New Lake Shore RdGolf with a view
Hours:
Sunday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Monday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Tuesday 9a.m.–5p.m.
Wednesday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Thursday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Friday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Saturday 7a.m.–8p.m.
Hours may differ on holidays
Fun activity, good for kids.
Open daily 11am-7pm
Hours may differ during holidays.
Arbortown Mini-golf
100 Main StFun activity, good for kids.
Open daily 11am-7pm
Hours may differ during holidays.
CLOSED DUE TO COVID UNTIL AT LEASE OCT 1, 2020
Local history.
Cute little museum.
Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday
Tuesday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Wednesday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Thursday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Friday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Saturday 12–4p.m.
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Port Dover Harbour Museum
44 Harbour StCLOSED DUE TO COVID UNTIL AT LEASE OCT 1, 2020
Local history.
Cute little museum.
Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday
Tuesday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Wednesday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Thursday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Friday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Saturday 12–4p.m.
Best place to launch a boat then cruise down the river and park at the cottage.
Launch fee is $20
Hours:
Sunday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Monday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Tuesday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Wednesday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Saturday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Phone: (519) 583-1581
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Port Dover Harbour Marina
50 Passmore AvenueBest place to launch a boat then cruise down the river and park at the cottage.
Launch fee is $20
Hours:
Sunday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Monday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Tuesday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Wednesday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Thursday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Friday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Saturday 8a.m.–4p.m.
Phone: (519) 583-1581
Please check their website due to COVID
https://lighthousetheatre.com/
Great theater.
Recommended to purchase tickets ahead of time.
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Lighthouse Festival Theatre
247 Main StPlease check their website due to COVID
https://lighthousetheatre.com/
Great theater.
Recommended to purchase tickets ahead of time.
Parks and Trails
15 minute walk or short drive from cottage.
Kids play park, green space and pavilion.
Port Dover Kinsmen Hall
95 Hamilton Plank Rd15 minute walk or short drive from cottage.
Kids play park, green space and pavilion.
https://ontarionaturetrails.com/city-town/port-dover/
It is about a 10 min walk to downtown and the Riverfront Trail.
Somerset and Black Creek Trail is a 5 min. bike ride or about an 18 min walk
Lynn Valley and Lions Trail is about a 7 min. bike or 18 min walk. These 2 trails are located by the Farmers Market
Lynn Valley Trails
Lynn Valley Trailshttps://ontarionaturetrails.com/city-town/port-dover/
It is about a 10 min walk to downtown and the Riverfront Trail.
Somerset and Black Creek Trail is a 5 min. bike ride or about an 18 min walk
Lynn Valley and Lions Trail is about a 7 min. bike or 18 min walk. These 2 trails are located by the Farmers Market
Located in heart of downtown.
Where a lot of festivals are held.
Often live music in the pavilion.
Powell Park
250 Main StLocated in heart of downtown.
Where a lot of festivals are held.
Often live music in the pavilion.
Lakeview Park
3 Dixon DrFantastic kids playground with views of the water.
Short drive from the cottage.
Neighbourhoods
Due to COVID Port Dover beach is still closed but Turkey Point and Long Point beaches are not far.
Lakeside town with cute little shops and most amenities within walking distance.
Check out the webcams:
https://www.norfolktourism.ca/port-dover-webcam/
There are lots of local Wineries and Breweries - Toast the Coast!
https://www.norfolktourism.ca/wineries-breweries/
https://www.ridethebine.com/
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PORT DOVER
Due to COVID Port Dover beach is still closed but Turkey Point and Long Point beaches are not far.
Lakeside town with cute little shops and most amenities within walking distance.
Check out the webcams:
https://www.norfolktourism.ca/port-dover-webcam/
There are lots of local Wineries and Breweries - Toast the Coast!
https://www.norfolktourism.ca/wineries-breweries/
https://www.ridethebine.com/
Activity Rentals
A husband and wife small rental outfit, where they rent out a variety of quality kayaks and stand up paddle boards.
They offer daily rentals from Monday to Thursday, and then offer full Weekend and Weekly rentals for those looking to explore for longer durations. You are encouraged to book/reserve equipment in advance to your stay as they will likely be in shorter supply as the summer progresses.
They have a great selection of quality equipment at competitive prices.
They provide the vehicle racking required to transport the kayaks, and all the safety gear necessary to operate safely (pfd, paddle, boat safety kit, first aid kit, anchors, dry bags, kayak trolleys etc)
Any questions, please do not hesitate to connect them!
norfolkkayak@gmail.com
tel:519-909-RENT
https://norfolkkayak.com/
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Norfolk Kayak and SUP Rentals
717 Norfolk St N
A husband and wife small rental outfit, where they rent out a variety of quality kayaks and stand up paddle boards.
They offer daily rentals from Monday to Thursday, and then offer full Weekend and Weekly rentals for those looking to explore for longer durations. You are encouraged to book/reserve equipment in advance to your stay as they will likely be in shorter supply as the summer progresses.
They have a great selection of quality equipment at competitive prices.
They provide the vehicle racking required to transport the kayaks, and all the safety gear necessary to operate safely (pfd, paddle, boat safety kit, first aid kit, anchors, dry bags, kayak trolleys etc)
Any questions, please do not hesitate to connect them!
norfolkkayak@gmail.com
tel:519-909-RENT
https://norfolkkayak.com/
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Kayak Rentals
https://norfolkkayak.com/