Welcome to Port Dover 2014

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2014

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Special thanks to Earl Hartlen www.earlhartlen.com for many of the photographs in this publication.

WELCOME TO PORT DOVER

Enjoy your visit

Port Dover has been a welcoming place for visitors coming by road or by water since the mid-1800s.

There are many attractions here that visitors to this lakeside town enjoy. The post card perfect beach, our pier and historic lighthouse, the many boats and soaring seagulls are what many people will mention first about a visit to Port Dover.

Port Dover has festivals and events throughout the year to entertain everyone. The unique shops throughout town delight visitors and most are open all year.

There is a wide selection of restaurants and bars to meet everyone’s wishes... you’ll have your favourite and want to return again and again.

Whether it’s your very first visit to Port Dover or you’ve been here many times, you’re sure to find a friendly wel-come. From the ‘Welcome’ signs at the entrances to town to free public parking and friendly shops and diverse restaurants, it’s all part of the welcome feeling we hope you experience in Port Dover throughout 2014!

Welcome … and enjoy your visit to Port Dover.

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Welcome to Port Dover

is published by

Port Dover Maple Leaf Ltd351 Main St.,

Port Dover N0A 1N0

519-583-0112 info@

portdovermapleleaf.com

Publisher Paul Morris

EditorStan Morris

SalesTodd Dewell,

Kerstein MallonWriters &

PhotographersDonna McMillan, Heather Walters,

Earl Hartlen, David Judd

Production & OfficeShelley Wenige,

Lynn Sonnenberg,Elizabeth Schuyler,

Bev Snow,Trevor Stephens, Cindy Macaulay.

FUN ON THE WATER

Enjoy a cruise on Lake Erie or a boat ride on Lynn River and Black Creek.

Nomada Charters vessel “KAYLOE” cruises along the shoreline west of Port Dover for a wonderful sightseeing tour Thursdays through Sundays. Drinks and snacks are avail-able on board. Or enjoy an evening sunset dinner cruise with a catered meal on the

sparkling waters of Lake Erie. The evening sky paints a spectacular picture. Dinner cruise tickets are select evenings in July and August. Reserve by calling 519-428-6195.

The company also operates ‘River Rider’ boats that cruise the Lynn River and Black Creek for one hour round trips that are a delight-ful excursion. Passengers go under the lift bridge, past Port Dover Yacht Club, admire some of Port Dover’s grandest homes and witness up close the birds, plants and natural marine wildlife.

Enjoy a lake cruise


NORFOLK COUNTY

NORFOLK FACT

According to Statistics Canada in 2011, over 90% of Norfolk County’s 1,322 farms are owned and oper-ated by families. Gross farm receipts totalled more than $415 million. Wages and salaries on farms in Norfolk County surpassed $83 million.

Norfolk County’s student information receptionists for this summer are Mitchell Zylstra, Madeline Holmes, Sarah Zorad with Norfolk’s Business Development Coordinator Ted Willey. They are shown at the cannon in Powell Park.

As one of Canada’s leading agricultural regions, Norfolk County has updated its Official Local Food, Wineries & Brewery Travel Map, which features more than 90 growers and sup-pliers of local food and bever-ages, and other experiences in Norfolk County.

Residents and visitors can get a copy of the map and start their travels around all of Norfolk by contacting Norfolk County’s Tourism and Economic Development office via www.norfolkfarms.com or by calling 519-426-9497.

Norfolk County also pro-motes its agriculture sector via social media, including facebook.com/norfolk.farms, twitter.com/norfolkfarms and pinterest.com/tournorfolk.

Norfolk County is Ontario’s Garden. Updated data from

Statistics Canada shows Norfolk is the top ranked Census Subdi-vision for many horticultural crops. Norfolk County farm-ers are Canada’s Number One Growers of asparagus, cabbage, sour cherries, ginseng, other specialty vegetables, peppers, pumpkin, squash and zucchini, strawberries and sweet corn. Norfolk County is also Ontario’s Number One Grower of blueber-ries, rye, and Saskatoon berries.

Acreage in Norfolk County has grown over the past five years for blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, Chinese cab-bage, corn for grain and silage, ginseng, grapes, green and wax beans, green peas, mustard seed, nursery products, onions, other vegetables, peppers, potatoes, and soybeans.

You’ll find a freindly wel-come everywhere in Norfolk.

Tour all over Norfolk Countyfrom Port Dover to Long Point



DOVER FACT

The most photo-graphed building in Port Dover is the lighthouse on the west pier. The top is painted green and the light is green as an aid to navigation for boaters. The beacon on the east pier is red.

ShoppingYou’ll find some great shopping in Port Dover in a few areas of town. Visit all the shops near the waterfront and along Walker Street that offer a wide range of items. Then walk up Main Street where you’ll find unique and interesting shops all along the street for several blocks. And don’t forget a visit to Len’s Mill Store on St. George Street North.

Farmers’ MarketVisitors to this lakeside community can visit the great Farmers Market in Port Do-ver every Saturday morning in the Market Building at Silver Lake Park. The popular location is three blocks from downtown. At Main and Nelson Streets turn east to St. Patrick Street (two blocks), then turn left … Silver Lake Park is on the right.

Tourist InformationPort Dover’s Tourist Information Centre is at 19 Market St. West in the Port Dover Board of Trade office. It is staffed by a

Norfolk County tourist ambassador Thurs-day through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays with limited hours until Labour Day weekend to answer questions about Port Dover and help with visits throughout Norfolk County. Tourist brochures are available to help plan a fun and enjoyable stay.Other services include a listing of accom-modations offered by Port Dover Board of Trade members. The Tourist Information Centre can be reached at 519-583-1314 or [email protected] or in person.

Sports ParkIf you’re looking for a little sports action during your visit, drop by the Sports Park on St. George Street north behind the arena. You’ll find new tennis courts, a outdoor ball hockey rink and a state-of-the-art concrete skateboard park waiting for you to enjoy. Nearby is the Todd Eaton Memorial Track and a children’s play park. Baseball diamonds are at the nearby Harry Misner Park and on Brant Hill at Kinsmen Park.

Sunday Night ConcertsPowell Park in downtown Port Dover offers a cool and quiet place to rest or have a pic-nic lunch. Each Sunday night during July and August, a free concert is held in the park and hundreds of residents and visitors relax and enjoy the early evening music.


LIVE THEATRE

Lighthouse Festival Theatre in downtown Port Dover is celebrat-ing its 35th anniversary year and offers professional plays through-out the summer.

The 2014 season opened to rave reviews with Norm Foster’s hilari-ous comedy “The Foursome” .

Dave Carley’s comedy “Test Drive” is on stage from June 18 to July 5. The play features Earl Hughes who loves his wife and kids but cars are his passion and his journey begins in 1954 and comes to a screeching stop in 2014.

From July 9 to July 26 attend “Who’s Under Where?” about two aspiring fashionistas about to make the deal of their lives until their jealous, and mistaken, husbands jump to conclusions and sabotage the big night. This comedy farce is written by Marcia Kash and Douglas Hughes.

“Trying” runs on stage at

Lighthouse Theatre from July 30 to August 16. Based on a true story by Joanna McClelland Glass, the story tells of the primary American Nuremberg trial judge struggling to write his memoirs. Enter Sarah, a smart, young woman from the Prairies hired to be his assistant against his wishes. This witty and

touching portrait is based on a true story, written by the woman who experienced it all.

“The Gentleman Clothier” is a world premiere play at Lighthouse Theatre written by Norm Foster. This comedy tells of Norman Dav-enport who was born in the wrong century or at least that’s what his keen interest in men’s fashion from the 1800s has led him to believe. As he opens a store and forced to cater to more current tastes, he makes a wish that changes his life forever.

Rounding out the season from September 16th to 20th is “Memo-ries of Rock and Roll” and a trip back to the 1950s with over two hours of live music

For ticket information on all Lighthouse Festival Theatre shows go to lighthousetheatre.com or call the box office at 519-583-2221 or drop into the box office at 247 Main Street, Port Dover.

You’ll love the plays at Lighthouse

DOVER FACT

Those are living palm trees on the beach! It looks just like a tropical resort with sand and warm breezes but the trees are replaced each year by the owners of Beach House Restaurant.

For tickets call: 519-583-2221 or toll free 1-888-779-7703 or shop online @ lighthousetheatre.com

Melanie Janzen Alison Lawrence Jennifer Toulmin Alexis Koetting Brad Austin Justin Bott Derek Ritschel Jonathan Ellul


Erie Beach Hotel is a Port Dover tradition

The famous Arbor has been a Port Dover landmark for almost a century.

The Arbor is the home of Golden Glow fruit drinks and Ritz Red Hots (foot-long hot dogs), hamburgers, fries and ice cream treats. Tony Sch-neider and staff continue the tradi-tions as patrons dress up their Red Hots and hamburgers with a wide selection of homemade condiments.

Just across Main Street is Arbor-town Mini Golf that provides children and adults 18-holes of fun.

The Arbor for a hot dog and Golden GlowTM

GREAT FOOD

The popularity of the landmark Erie Beach Hotel on Walker Street is about hospitality and great food. For three generations the Schneider family has perfected the way to cook fresh Lake Erie perch … it is a matter of great pride with them.

The Cove Room on the main floor is open daily year round with an extensive menu of tempting choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The

salad cart that is brought to each ta-ble offers specialty salads and pickled treats. Celery bread is a traditional favourite.

Since last summer, The Cove Room has undergone a stylish new look with its beach and lake motifs creating a welcoming ambience. Patrons will also admire the new uniforms of the wait staff, being the first change since 1946.

Pub-style dining at the Terrace Room on the upper level is the gather-ing place by the jug-of-beer crowd and platter of fish crowd. The Terrace Room serves a wide menu of favou-rite foods from noon until late night.

Whether it’s dinner out, a family gathering or a business meeting, An-drew and Pam Schneider of The Erie Beach Hotel can accommodate many groups in a number of dining rooms.

THE LAWN

Everyone admires the beautiful lawn and gardens in front of The Erie Beach Hotel. You may know that 50 years ago a Dodg’em cars amusement ride filled half the front lawn.


Historical storyboards You can take a glance back at Port Do-ver’s history by exploring the storyboards throughout the beach and harbour area and Powell Park. Some of the communi-ty’s most interesting history is told in the location where it originally happened.

Canada Coast Guard The Canada Coast Guard maintains a search and rescue station at Port Dover that covers much of the north shore of Lake Erie. The”Thunder Cape” is 48-feet long, has a beam of 14 feet and a speed of 25 knots or about 46 kilometres per hour. The boat is backed up by search and rescue operations from 424 Trans-port and Rescue Squadron at Canadian Forces Base Trenton.


DOVER FACT

Port Dover’s present bascule bridge replaces two earlier bridges across the river. For pleasure craft, the bridge is raised only on the hour and half hour when a boat is waiting. Commer-cial boats can get a lift at any time.

Port Dover Sailing School

Port Dover Yacht Club Sailing School is a not-for-profit organization that serves all ages that want to learn to sail with Sail Canada-certified programs for all ages and ability levels. Courses for adults as well as kids or visiting grandkids, the courses teach the joy of sailing in dinghy and keelboat courses. For more information, visit the group’s website at www.pdycsailingschool.com



Harbour attractionsThere are many attractions at Port Dover’s harbourfront. Besides all the obvious activities -- swimming, boating, fishing or enjoying the varied menus of Port Dover restaurants -- here are a few more things to do at the harbourfront.o “River Rider” boat cruises last about one hour along Lynn River and Black Creek.o “Kayloe” cruise ship takes day cruises on Long Point Bay. Bookings available.o “Sea Doo” personal water crafts for rent or stand up paddle boards.o Visit the Tall Ships when they come to port.o Watch power boats as they pass by the pier, or every Wednesday night in the summer local sailboats hold a race just off shore.o If your own fishing doesn’t turn out so well, visit one of the fresh fish shops on the harbour or across the river where the tugs moor and get it fresh off the tugs.o Watch the sun rise or set daily.o People watching can also be fun.Fishing from the government piers at Port Dover’s waterfront can be productive … and it’s great fun, for sure.


DOVER FACT

Inside the small building behind the lighthouse on the pier is equip-ment to measure the lake’s daily wa-ter level. To get a recorded message telling you that information, call 519-583-2259.

Bronze statue on the pier honours fishermenThe bronze monument honouring local fishermen stands 11 feet high and is located at the end of Harbour Street near the Port Dover lighthouse. The monument was designed by artist Kathryn Hogg of Waterford and Alex Godden of Simcoe. The total project cost over $100,000. Around the base of the monument on the upright granite slabs are the names of the Lake Erie fishermen from this area who lost their lives while engaged in fish-ing. The sidewalk bricks on all sides of the memorial are inscribed with the names of the people, and families, who donated generously towards the cost of the monument.


Visit Len’s Mill Store for great shopping

For over 40 years people from Port Dover, and far beyond, have flocked to Len’s Mill Store on upper St. George Street, at Clifford St., for just about everything for home, garden, men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. In fact, the inventory is so extensive it requires two large warehouses to display it all.

Today, the company has ten locations across Ontario and it all started in Port Dover. These deep roots date back to 1921 when Alex Innes operated Norfolk Knitters for the manufacture of yard goods. The company was located in a building along Silver Lake on St. Patrick Street (today’s Dover Animal Hospital) until the Sunbeam Shoe Company closed its plant on St. George Street and the operation moved to that large building.

Over half a century ago, the business was purchased by Len Menary who produced specialized face clothes, towels, bathrobes and children’s clothing. At about that time everything changed for the industrious Mr. Menary. The Asian influence swept Canada with low cost clothing and the astute Len Menary ceased manufacturing to change direction in the spacious building on St. George Street.

The newly established Len’s Mill Store owner shopped across Canada for end-of-lines, inventory clear-outs and wherever there was a bargain sale and brought those goods to sell in Port Dover. The public loved the products and also the prices and within a few years, a second warehouse was built on the site. As well, Len’s Mill Stores were opened in other communities. Today there are ten in Southern Ontario.

Len’s Mill Store is a shoppers’ delight. It is a tourist attraction along with Port Dover’s harbourfront, popular eateries, theatre, boating and sandy beach.

One warehouse is filled with hundreds of bolts of yard goods. There is a fabric choice for every purpose from draperies to dressmaking and from quilting to upholstery materials. This warehouse has designer patterns, sewing accessories, yarn and knitting supplies -- for the beginner or expert homecrafter.

The other warehouse is even bigger. Everyone can be well dressed after a visit to Len’s Mill Store. First-time customers are amazed by the extensive displays and racks of fashions con-fronting them. This spring the management has rearranged the clothing for easier selection. Check out their “Great Sock Wall”. Quality clothing for men, women and children at factory outlet prices.

Also in the building are linens for bed, bath and kitchen, garden tools, household gadgets, bridal accessories and a wide selection of grocery items too! When in Port Dover, always drop into Len’s Mill Store on St. George Street North.

Norfolk Knitters Limited building in the 1950s.

SHOPPING IN PORT DOVER


In 1959 Fred Knechtel began run-ning a food concession for Don Ivey on Walker Street near the beach. A couple of years later the entrepre-neur purchased what was then a fish and chips and chicken place known as ‘Scotty’s’. At that same time he also managed the Port Dover Dairy Bar on Main Street. Eventually, Fred and his wife Betty purchased the ‘Do-ver Dairy Bar’ to become full-time, year-round restaurateurs.

Today, the family business has expanded and are some of this community’s best-run businesses headed by Fred with all five siblings. Now over 80 years of age a vigorous Fred still looks after a retail location known simply as ‘The Beach Store’ on Walker Street.

Son David and daughter Diane (Natte) run Knechtel Foods Ltd. and the Dover Dairy Bar.

Daughter Wendy operates the upbeat retail clothing store Surf Shop neighbouring Knechtel Foods restaurant.

Daughter Debbie (Hunter) oper-ates the popular Fisherman’s Catch Bar & Restaurant that came under the family umbrella in 1985.

Son Peter oversees ‘The Beach House’ popular restaurant right on the beach with live palm trees grow-ing in front of the patio (the restau-

Fisherman’s Catch on Walker Street

The Beach House Restaurant is on the beach at Walker Street

Knechtel’s booth open year-round on Walker Street at the beach.

GREAT FOOD

Enjoy Knechtel family hospitality in Port Dover

rant is still sometimes referred to as Callahan’s).

Around the Walker Street corner on St. George Street, Wendy also operates the well-stocked retail gift store ‘Grand Trunk Station’ that re-ally was the Port Dover train station, moved to its present site in 1998.

As children of the third genera-tion of the Knechtel families come of age they too are helping in the family businesses.

BEACH FUN

Everyone enjoys fun at the beach and these colour-ful floaters and much more can be found at “The Beach Store” run by Fred Knechtel on Walker Street.




You may have heard about this town’smany events that happen year-round!

n The fun begins New Year’s Day on the (usually) frozen water of Lake Erie at the beach at 1:00 p.m. Several hundred brave men, women and even children, traditionally take a brief plunge. Then many go to the Harbour Museum for hot beverages and toe-tapping music.

n The annual Port Dover Perch Derby is two weeks of fishing fun starting in late April with $23,500 in cash prizes.

n Every mid-May our town explodes into Springtime with a sunburst of yellow as we celebrate Daffodils In Dover.

n Every Saturday morning visit the Farmers’ Market at Silver Lake Park. A wide range of quality products available year-round.

n Canada Day on July 1st is big in Port Dover. The all-day program begins at 9:00 with a soap box derby, then a boat parade in the harbour, a dog show, a giant parade at 2:00 in the afternoon, harbourfront activities all day, a concert and fireworks display at 10 in the evening.

n Every Sunday evening in July

and August there is a free live concert in Powell Park.

n Every Friday the 13th since 1981 there has been a motorcycle rally in Port Dover. In 2014 the event was in June but motorcycle enthusiasts visit the town almost every day that’s good to ride.

n Powell Park in downtown Port Dover is the location of Port Dover Summer Festival. The third weekend in August marks the annual arts and craft show and sale. About 150 selected crafters, artists, antique dealers and used book sellers show their wares in the shady park on Saturday and Sun-day, August 16 and 17, 2014. Also local merchants hold Sidewalk Sale Days beginning on Thursday and continue through the weekend.

n Port Dover observes Remem-brance Day every November 11th with a service at the Cenotaph in Powell Park.

n Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arrive at Port Dover pier via a fishing tug and Canada Coast Guard vessel at 1:00 p.m. the third Saturday in No-vember each year. Following a parade through downtown the popular couple from the North Pole greet children at Lighthouse Theatre. Merchants hold Christmasfest sales all day and night with fun activities including a community bonfire on the beach and fireworks over the lake.

Everyone invited to jointhe many local celebrations

Port Dover’s “Summer Festival” is the third weekend in August. This year that’s Aug. 17 and 18. The Summer Festival in Powell Park features arts and crafts of every description plus thousands of used books.

This Port Dover Board of Trade-orga-nized event allows only juried exhibitors so everything on display is quality-made by the people selling it.

Local crafters and artists are joined by selected vendors from across Ontario who look forward to offering their wares at this event. The antiques and collectibles always attract much interest.

There is also live music in the park and tasty foods by local service organizations. There is no admission cost for people to come and browse for hours at the up-wards of 100 exhibits and booths.

‘Summer Festival’ and‘Sidewalk Sale Days’ third weekend in August

DOVER FACT

Annaleise Carr of Walsh made head-lines at age 14 when she became the youngest per-son to swim across Lake Ontario. This summer Annaleise plans to swim 75 kilome-tres across Lake Erie in support of Camp Trillium for children with cancer and their families.On July 25th, Annaleise will depart from Erie, PA and arrive at Port Dover beach the next day. If successful, she will set the World Record for the longest swim across Lake Erie, topping the old record by 20 km.


LIVING IN PORT DOVER

Ed Robinson Homes We’ll work with you to build your dream home

Nestled along the forest’s edge and minutes from the sandy beaches of Port Dover sits a serene new home development known as Pine Ridge Estates where the homes are as impres-sive as the location.

With Phase II nearly complete, Ed Robin-son Homes is getting ready to start in phase III. Those who have already joined the Pine Ridge Estates community have found it a great loca-tion; just minutes to downtown Port Dover, the Pier and the Beach. Forty-five minutes south of Hamilton, thirty minutes from Brantford, and a short fifteen minutes to Simcoe, Port Do-ver has long been a popular location for those looking to escape the hectic pace of the city and still enjoy a wide variety of amenities.

Builder Glenn Morris and his wife Diane continue to work with a great group of peo-ple at Ed Robinson Homes, each providing personal service to each homeowner in each

stage of the building process. “The last few lots in Phase II are priced to sell as we ready ourselves to start Phase III. We enjoy work-ing with each of the homeowners individually and encourage each to be involved as much as possible as we work together to build their dream home.”

Along with the many single family home designs available, Ed Robinson Homes is pres-ently building a number of freehold semi-de-tached homes at Pine Ridge Estates. They are also planning on building eight more freehold semi-detached homes in their new “Lion’s

Court” development on St. George and Alma Streets, close to downtown on the old Lion’s club tennis courts site near the Port Dover Community Centre and the brand new Port Dover library.

You can visit their model home in Pine Ridge Estates at 179 Angler Avenue, just off Cockshutt Road which showcases many of their most popular design features. The mod-el home is open most weekend afternoons but Glenn and Diane are on site most weekdays as well, or for appointment call 1-866-546-0808 or email at [email protected]

Freehold Semi-detached units starting at $237,900 (HST included with rebate to builder)

DOVER FACT

Port Dover Harbour Marina, in lower right of picture, is owned and operated by Norfolk County. It has 458 slips; 11 transient slips for visi-tors; daily ramps to launch a boat; secure fenced grounds with electronic gate; mechanic on site; lift service on site; win-ter storage; pump out service; facility with washrooms & showers & laundro-mat; fuel – diesel and gasoline; BBQ areas & family pavilion; ice, pop machines, wire-less internet. Open from April 15th to October 15th.


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SHOPPING IN PORT DOVER

Stoney’s Home Hardware opened more than 60 years ago in the heart of Port Dover’s downtown. Located at 322 Main Street, this wonderfully stocked, service ori-ented hardware store is your stop for all your household and cottage hardware supply needs.

As locals often say, “if Stoney’s doesn’t have it, you probably don’t need it”.

Owner Paul Babcock has a wide selection of outdoor patio and cottage furniture. The beautiful poly and wick-er furntiure comes in a selection of styles and colours to make your summer outdoors delightful.

The store carries fishing rods to hockey sticks, games and toys, small appliances, fans and heaters, casserole dishes and coffee makers and so much more.

For those who want to ride the local trails, Stoney’s carries NORCO bicycles -- and do bike repairs.

The paint section of the store features Beauti Tone Designer paints. There is a custom colour matching machine and staff are pleased to help and explain the choices available to you.

When a window goes on your summer home, Stoney’s is able to repair it with replacement glass or screens.

For the outdoor kitchen, Stoney’s has the Napoleon BBQ to suit every need. They have a large selection of built on-site grills for shoppers to look at. And, of course, there is all the hardware nuts and bolts of the business. Nails, screws and more can all be purchased for every need. From garden tools to bird seed, Stoney’s is filled with everything a hardware store could possibly carry.

The store is open Mondays to Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays til 8 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stoney’s Home Hardware has everything you need

DOVER FACT

This bell now sits atop the town hall clock tower in downtown Port Dover. It is marked “Jones & Company Foundery Troy N.Y. 1869” . It likely arrived in Port Dover by sailing schooner and was originally mounted in Powell Park to serve the community.

The Port Dover beach is a popular spot for sun seek-ers, swimmers and boaters through-out the summer.


NORFOLK COUNTY FAIR

FAIR FACT

Celebrating the fair’s agriculture roots, over 10,000 entries each year compete in grain crops, fruits, vegetables, floral arrangements, culinary arts, handmade quilts, and crafts.

Make plans now to visit the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show in October.

In its 174th year, and the fourth largest fair in Ontario, with over 120,000 visitors each year. the fair features agricultural displays, craft exhibits, food vendors, art demonstrations, talent competitions, midway rides, and celebrity chefs.

Each year, star performers entertain at the grandstand.

Enjoy a excitement-filled fair day where clouds of pink candy floss can stick to your fingers and the showmen beckon you to win the “doggee-doggee”! Where the carousels spin round and round, lights flash and the music plays on. All of this is at the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show in Simcoe, Ontario.

But if you’ve ever been to Ontario’s oldest agricultural fair, you also know why it deserves to be ranked among the province’s top fairs each year.

Listen carefully and you might hear the bleat of baby lamb, all part of the menagerie of livestock that tweak the cu-riosity of urban dwellers and undergo the scrutiny of those who know a champion when they see one. Listen carefully too for the sound of jingle bells. Wait a minute and a majestic team of horses will appear, outfitted in finery fit for a king! Add light harness racing, open western horse show, antique buggy classes, pony classes and jumpers to the mix you’ve got the largest outdoor horse show in Canada!

Ther grandstand features some extraordinary Canadian talent along with perennial fair favourites such as demoli-tion derbies, monster truck shows, tractor pulls and more. The educational programs attract students from near and far as they learn more about our food chain. All attractions and shows are included in admission to the fair.

Visit Norfolk County Fair every October

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Over ten years ago, Eggink Homes Inc. began development along the town’s northern edge, initially building new homes on 52 lots in Inglewood Estates’ on the east side of Cockshutt Road.

With the success of that devel-opment, in 2005 the family-owned business under the guidance of President George Eggink, began construction of Silver Lake Estates’ located on the west side of Cockshutt Road. Two phases later, 62 homes have been completed (21 in Phase 1 and 41 in Phase 2). Construction is nearing completion in phase III. Eggink Homes is anticipating the opening of Phase IV this fall.

The company, which also includes George’s wife Betty and their son Tyler, will have 108 lots in this and subsequent phases over the next few years. New model homes currently located on Mulberry Lane, feature architectural designs and plans for houses that can be built on sites in Phase 3. The model home can be visited on Saturday and Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

The 39-year-old company credits

its success on the fact that strong personal relationships on a business level are developed with clients, who can also expect the highest quality construction for custom-built homes, from the design stages through to the finishing touches.

All home designs offered in Silver Lake Estates’ are for single family bungalows. Interior features include the installation of Heat Recovery Ventilating systems in

every home, 8 foot and 9 foot ceilings, open concept, interior columns, tray ceilings, and window transoms. Exteriors are all brick veneer with combinations of stone/brick and stucco/brick, and some include covered front porches. Court lots and ravine lots are available with prices beginning at $259,950.00. The quiet and scenic neighbourhood near Silver Lake is just a 15-minute walk to downtown Port Dover.

Eggink Homes at Silver Lake Estatesin quiet and scenic neighbourhoods

DOVER FACT

The clock tower in downtown Port Dover -- home of Lighthouse Festi-val Theatre -- was built 110 years ago in 1904. The clock was installed three years later and has weights hanging down inside the tower.


Port Dover Maple Leaf is the com-munity’s newspaper. The paper has published since 1873 with the people and events of this town that have always been the paper’s focus.

There have been a lot of changes in the community over the years. But some things have remained constant -- the community-minded spirit of Port Dover citizens and The Maple Leaf ’s desire to publish a newspaper that reflects the community.

Credit for establishing The Maple Leaf goes to Mr. E. D. Passmore. After chronicling the local news for nine years he sold the newspaper in 1882 to Llewelyn G. Morgan, a former high school teacher.

Sam H. Morris, a printer and reporter on staff, succeeded Publisher

Morgan on Friday, February 13, 1920. His employment at the newspaper had been in-terrupted by World War One when he enlisted in Norfolk’s own battalion, the 133rd, and saw action in Europe. Shortly after his return to Port Dover, he purchased the business. Sam remained active at the paper for the next fifty years.

The company’s operation was headed by sons F. G. Archie Morris and then Stan Morris -- who remains involved with the paper to this day after over 60 years at The Maple Leaf -- and now by his son Paul Morris.

The Maple Leaf has been located at the same downtown Port Dover location for over a century. Today, with

a dedicated, talent-ed and knowledgeable staff, the paper produces both print and electronic editions each week, produces special publications, maintains a website and does commercial printing.

But one thing remains the same. The Maple Leaf still cares about and reports on the people and events im-portant to Port Dover residents.

Maple Leaf tells thenews of Port Dover

Tel: 519.583.0112 351 Main Street, Port Dover N0A 1N0 [email protected]

Port Dover’s Community Newspaper since 1873

n Subscribe to Port Dover’s community newspaper and receive each week’s issue fi lled with local news and photographs. Subscribe online atwww.PortDoverMapleLeaf.com/shopor send $49.00 along with your name and address to The Maple Leaf, 351 Main St., Port Dover N0A 1N0

n For information on promoting your business or service to residents of Port Dover & area in one ofour well-read publications, contact our sales dept.at [email protected] 519-583-0112

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DOVER FACT

Look closely at the street signs in downtown Port Dover and they have a series of nautical fl ags across the bottom that spell out “Port Dover” twice.



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Helen Wilson always enjoyed visiting Port Dover, basking in the area’s relaxed, small town charm. So when the retired educator dis-covered Dover Coast, a new active-adult lifestyle community on the shores of Lake Erie, she knew she had found the perfect spot to start a new chapter in her life.

“There’s just a wonderful spirit here,” says Wilson, who moved to Dover Coast a year ago. “We all enjoy each other’s company.”

Located 90-minutes from the GTA, the 500-acre resort-style community will feature enclaves of Cape Cod-style bungalows, detached and townhomes around a links-style 18-hole golf course. Nine holes will be ready for play spring 2015. Overlooking the course’s 15th hole will be a private clubhouse with indoor/outdoor

pool, gym, party room and much more.

Dover Coast is in the first phase of a development that includes townhomes that range from 1250 square feet to 1547 square feet and detached bun-galows from 1200 square feet to 2442 square feet. Prices start at $263,900.00. All exterior main-tenance is handled by property management. “So it’s carefree living,” Wilson says.

The community’s centre of activity is David’s Restaurant owned by the development. With a lakefront setting, David’s boast three floors of fun; a restaurant, Elements Day Spa and the Double Olive with a renowned martini menu. Residents have member-ship with discounts at all three. Work is just about to begin on the

private deck on the lake. A leash-free dog zone is up and running and the pickle ball courts will be completed this summer!

To become part of this one-of-a-kind community, visit the Dover Coast Sales and Presentation Centre at 165 New Lakeshore Road in Port Dover. Models are avail-able to view and a new stunning 1400 sq. foot detached model will be ready soon. The office is open seven days a week from 12:00-5:00 for your convenience.

DOVER FACT

Port Dover light-house will soon be given by the federal govern-ment to Norfolk County. The legal work is underway. There was concern that the iconic and historic structure would be replaced by a light pole.

Dover Coast is active-adult lifestylecommunity offering “carefree living”



Re/Max Erie Shores Realty located at 227 Main St. in downtown Port Dover has complete information on the local real estate market. Talk to them any time.

Re/Max Erie Shoresis “Above the Crowd”

Re/Max Erie Shores Realty Inc. Brokerage is located at 227 Main Street in Port Dover. Sales associates in the down-town office have current listings for vacation properties, residential, commercial, building lots, investment proper-ties and rentals.

The company has two other offices, located in Simcoe and Delhi, offering professional Real Estate services in Nor-folk County and surrounding areas. Re/Max has the most productive agents in Canada (Based on 2012 Closed Transac-tions. Source CREA and Re/Max).

The Erie Shores Realty Inc. Brokerage offices are part of Re/Max with more than 700 independently-owned and operated offices across the country, with the motto “Above the Crowd”. Re/Max lists and sells more real estate than any other real estate network in the world with more than one million transactions in the last year.

If you’re planning on purchasing property in Port Dover or anywhere in the area, drop into the Re/Max Erie Shores Realty office and talk to the professionals.


Explore the 10 kilometreLynn Valley Trail between Port Dover and Simcoe The Lynn Valley Trail is located on the former CNR rail line which was estab-lished in 1873 and abandoned in 1988.

The rail line was purchased as a potential utilities corridor by the municipality in 1991. The 10 km trail connects Simcoe and Port Dover.

The Lynn Valley Trail starts at Silver Lake Park in Port Dover and passes through a number of different habitats including mixed woods, wetlands, open grassland and agricultural land, all along the scenic Lynn River on the route to Simcoe.

Interesting examples of Carolinian flora and fauna may be found along the trail.

The Lynn Valley Trail Association has done extensive work on the rail-trail

since its establishment in 1993. There are four original trestle bridges which have been reinforced and decking and railings built. The addition of benches, picnic tables, a portable washroom, fencing and signage have made the trail comfortable for walking, hiking, cycling or nature study.


DOVER FACT

Lake Erie perch can be enjoyed at almost every restaurant in town. You can also buy it fresh to take home at fish markets along the pier and across the river in the inner basin where the fish tugs dock. George Gibbons is shown above with a load of fresh Lake Erie perch.

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Of course it’s not always busy in Port Dover. But, weekends in the summer can see a lot of visitors, especially if the weather is sunny and hot. On those days, like the photo above, the beach can be a very popular spot.But visitors who come to the beach on a weekday will see much smaller crowds with room to spread out. Only a small por-tion of the beach is publically owned by Norfolk County. The rest of the beach is privately owned but has been open to beach goers for generations.Another busy day in Port Dover is every Friday the 13th. In 2014 there is only one Friday the 13th-- in June-- and thousands of people travelled by motor-cycle to the largest motorcycle rally in Canada. As well, tens of thousands of people visited to see the motorcylces. It is an event like nothing else. In 2015, there are Friday the 13th in February, March and November.

Explore Harbour Museum Port Dover has a long and colourful history. Bring some of the commu-nity’s marine history alive with a visit to the Port Dover Harbour Museum. Explore the displays and learn about the town’s past. It is a great place to visit and is open daily year-round with extended hours in the summer months. Admission is by donation to the museum. The converted fish-ermen’s shanty along with a large addition is located beside the water at 44 Harbour Street.

In the 1920s, the Nicholson Erie-Dover Ferry Line crossed Lake Erie with cars and passengers for the trip between Erie, PA and Port Dover. Cars coming off a ferry are lined up in photo above.

Our Sales Representatives are ready to assist you. We have many years of experience and knowledge of Port Dover and surrounding area.

Coldwell Banker Coastline Realty Brokerage proudly represents new home builders who offer a variety of lot sizes, styles and locations to choose from. Whether you are going to build a compact home to retire to or your luxurious dream home … we can assist you.

Our resale market offers you many lifestyle choices. What is your preference? Condo or Freehold? Townhouse, Semi or Single Family? Vacation Property or Year Round Liv-ing? Town or Country?

For friendly professional service, call or drop by our office today. We are located at 217 Main Street, Port Dover. Phone numbers are 519-583-2333; 519-426-2666; 877-983-2333.

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