Norfolk County

Norfolk County is a single-tier municipal government located in Southern Ontario, Canada. Our population of 63,000 residents along Ontario's South Coast of Lake Erie enjoys an excellent quality of life. Norfolk County farmers grow more asparagus, tart cherries, ginseng, peppers, pumpkins, and other vegetables than anywhere else in the nation, according to Statistics Canada’s 2016 Census of Agriculture. Norfolk County is also Ontario’s leading grower of asparagus, cabbage, tart cherries, ginseng, peppers, pumpkins, rye, Award-winning wineries, microbreweries and farm markets highlight Norfolk County’s status as Ontario’s Garden, a diverse agriculture powerhouse. We are best known for our warm sandy beaches in Port Dover, Turkey Point and Long Point. Country back roads and beautiful landscapes provide excellent touring and motorcycle routes. Port Dover offers live theatre, boat cruises, and romantic walks at sunset on the pier by the lighthouse. Try Lake Erie perch and other local food delights from Norfolk County at our restaurants. Outdoor adventures include zip-line canopy tours, star-gazing, wilderness suites and camping. There is hunting and fishing in the waters and marshes of Long Point Bay, plus cycling and hiking on our trails. Key festivals include the annual Tour de Norfolk cycling event (July), Norfolk Studio Tour (September), Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show (October), Simcoe Panorama (December). Our municipal corporation's mission is "Working Together with our Community to Provide Quality Service". The Norfolk County Vision: "Our efforts will enhance the quality of life for all those who live, work and play in our community. Through cooperation and dedication of staff and council we will respond to the current needs of our community and plan for the challenges of the future." Tourism and agriculture are two pillars of our economic development strategy. For more info, visit https://www.norfolktourism.ca or https://www.norfolkbusiness.ca

Website

http://www.norfolkcounty.ca

External link for Norfolk County

Industry

Government Administration

Company size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Simcoe, Ontario

Type

Government Agency

Founded

2001

Specialties

government, municipal, economic development, tourism, and agriculture