Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Norfolk County, Norfolk County

This property is temporarily closed. Radical Lines Aerial Adventure Park is Ontario's newest outdoor excitement destination. Challenge yourself, family, friends, and co-workers to a treetop excursion that tests your wits, strength, agility, and courage, in a safe, welcoming environment. Located just outside beautiful lakeside Port Dover, Radical Lines provides a high-quality experience for thrill-seekers who love the outdoors.

Ride the Bine is Norfolk County's first beer, wine and cider tour. Enjoy an afternoon tantalizing your tastebuds with some of Southwestern Ontario's best craft beverages. Learn about the local culture and heritage from a local guide who will show you the hidden gems amongst the rolling county side. Weekday, corporate, private and custom tours available on request.

Book an AMAZING guided bike tour or simply rent a bike with us. Our energetic staff know all of the local history of the area and the most scenic spots for your viewing pleasure. With a bicycle tour, or even renting a bike, you can actually hear the waves of the lake, touch the iconic lighthouse, and smell fresh Lake Erie perch wafting through the air. Wow moments guaranteed!

There is no better way to see our Port than from the water. Take a tour with Nomada Charters for just that. We have the River Rider which is available for one hour sightseeing tours on a pontoon boat. You will take a leisurely trip up Lynn Valley River and into the Black Creek Nature Reserve. Along the way you will see prestigious homes, exquisite yachts and wildlife. While enjoying the sights you will be provided with colourful commentary, peppered with interesting and comical historical lore and a little island music to go with the experience. We also provide private charters and can accommodate bus tours.

Seasonal Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens. Open May thru October. Explore 20 acres of colour, unique design and countless rare plants at our National Award winning botanical gardens. Streams, ponds, cascades, as well as cottage garden strolls, magnificent formal gardens and European influenced architecture all await you. The Conifer collection features 2,000 different specimens and is the largest public collection in the world. Our peony collection features some 1,300+ different varieties and is considered to be the largest public collection in North America! Wheelchair accessible, walking paths, shop for rare and unusual plants or participate in our group garden tours, horticulture or creative workshops. Cameras, and picnic lunch’s welcome! Visit our website for seasonal hours and admission rates.

Bonnieheath balances an authentic agricultural experience with the sophistication and class of an estate winery. Enjoy a glass of wine or hard cider as you explore our expansive grounds, where vineyards, orchards, prairie grasses, lavender fields and a natural wetland await you.

The Rambin’ Road Brewery Farm is a destination like no other. It is a microbrewery, which produces 11 varieties of Hops and 9 varieties of Premium Craft Beers and is also a Kettle Chip manufacturer, located here in Norfolk County. The brewery offers a restaurant and patio with a complete line of hearty food options from Original beer-house burgers, chicken and vegetarian platters, chicken wings and artisan pizza’s. Samplings are always available as well as flights of beers and by-the glass service. Retail beer options of kegged, bottled and Tall Boy 6 packs. We also stock a great selection of Picard’s Original Snack products and ice-cream.

AN AUTHENTIC TRIP BACK IN TIME!!! Over an acre of antiques, uniques and collectibles curated in the historic Howey Hardware Building (Est. 1913). Original tin ceilings, scores of drawers and old oiled hardwood floors. 30+ vintage vendors in the multi-vendor market.

Journey and Destination... Divine! Burning Kiln Winery is located on the north shore of Lake Erie overlooking the beautiful UNESCO World Biosphere of Long Point, the largest freshwater sand spit in the world. The Winery features award winning using the appassimento method in repurposed tobacco kilns. The Patio is open seasonally from the May Long weekend through Thanksgiving. The Winery is open between Thanksgiving and May 1st from 12 noon to 4 pm (check with the winery first on days where the weather is inclement or call if you're travelling a longer distance as we sometimes do meetings off site during that time period). Tours are available by appointment only during this season.