“Staycation” – Norfolk County

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Elise Copps has the second installment in her “Staycation” series and tonight, we’re checking out the best that Norfolk County has to offer. Norfolk really is a hidden gem in our area. For many of our viewers, it’s just over an hour away- and it’s full of unique outdoor experiences.

If you’re a thrill seeker, Long Point Eco-Adventures is a must see in Norfolk County.

Their zip line and canopy tour sails you through some of the lushest land in Southern Ontario. “We have eight zip lines, two sky bridges, a 40-foot repel down at the end and it takes about two and a half hours to do.” Says Adam Vanpaassen from Long Point Eco-Adventures

The highest point on the course is 110 feet up in the trees. You can reach speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour- and learn about Long Point as you go. “We talk about the flora and fauna, history of the area and we make sure you guys have an amazing time while you’re up there.”

At this point, you’ll be ready for some refreshment. Literally 20 steps across the road and you’re at an award winning winery. Burning Kiln was built on a former tobacco farm and incorporates the industry’s history into its wine making. “All of our names on our bottles represent different parts of the tobacco heritage” says Emily Shoff. After sampling a selection of wines, you can feast on a lunch made from Norfolk’s finest ingredients. There’s a reason they call the region ‘Ontario’s garden.’
“We have cheese makers here and we have local wines and you can source your whole meal within 20 kilometres.”

Once you’ve digested, it’s time for a trip to Turkey Point. Baer Fishing Adventures offers peddle kayaks so your hands are free to cast, or capture the beauty of your surroundings. “You can cover a lot more water, your hands are a lot more mobile, you can use them to fish” says Bobby Maerz.

After a full day of fun, why not toast your successful ‘staycation’ at Ramblin’ Road Brewery Farm in La Salette. You can tour the hop plants they grow on site to flavour their beer.
“The plot out here is almost an acre and people can go out and see that, walk through it, touch them, smell them” says Kris Ferrier.

Learn about their signature Dakota Pearl Ale, and beer bathed kettle chips. And of course, sample the suds – and snacks they’ve become famous for. It’s a perfect taste of Norfolk County