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Turkey Point Provincial Park is on the north end of the Inner Long Point Bay. These quieter Lake Erie shoreline areas around Long Point Bay create the perfect setting for a summer getaway or a vacation in the cooler spring and fall months.
One of the biggest draws for this park in the summers is the beach. Not only is the Turkey Point beach long and expansive or soft and sandy, but it is also in a calm spot on the lake with shallow shores and warmer waters.
Hiking the Bluffs & Forests
- The 2.2km looping Lookout Bluff trail brings hikers from the park office to a bluff overlooking Lake Erie’s Long Point Bay.
- The Oak Savanna Trail is another shorter option in the park, while the Fin & Feather Trail leads to a 4km out-and-back hike.
Turkey Point Beach & Other Water Activities
There are three main access points for Turkey Point Beach, which are located outside of the park by about 3km and within the village of Turkey Point. The beach stretches for 2km south of the park and village. And from the adjacent community, beach-goers get options for dining, drinks, or picnic foods.
- At the south end of Turkey Point is the Marina, which is a great place for anglers and boaters to cast off and fish for bass or perch. This is where boaters may also pay to dock or launch onto Lake Erie.
- For those without watercraft, there are nearby rental shops that can help! Inquire AquaWave or Waveline Recreation about a variety of rental options.
Camping at Turkey Point Provincial Park
The park offers a large campground for single units as well as a group campground. The single-unit campsites offer a mix of unserviced and those with electrical hook-up (15 or 30amp). These pretty and secluded-feeling campsites offer plenty of shade with the large trees and great camping amenities. The campground has comfort stations with showers and flush toilets, more vault toilets, and water taps.
Summer Programming at Turkey Point
Turkey Point Provincial Park hosts a variety of summer programs and events for all ages. These include the kids’ Discovery Program with different nature themes each day or the Camping Stars Children’s Program. The summers at Turkey Point are also fully scheduled with guided or mindfulness hikes.
More to do around Turkey Point
Along with this park, there are numerous others nearby, like Long Point Provincial Park, Spooky Hollow, the Norfolk Conservation Area, or the Backus Heritage Conservation Area. On top of these natural attractions, there are several more things to do in this part of Norfolk County.
- Turkey Point is home to several great resorts with unique offerings. A few, for example, offer full marina and docking services, while places like Long Point Eco Adventures offer to stay and play adventures. There are also many smaller places to stay, like beach cottages, cabins, or glamping and camping.
- A handful of Ontario’s drink-makers are close to Turkey Point, including Front Road Cellars, Charlotteville Brewing Company, Inasphere Winery & Farm Market, and Burning Kiln Winery.
- Walk off the tastings at the Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary, perfect for an afternoon hike. The year-round trails are open to hikers from spring to fall and snowshoers or cross-country skiers in the winter.
Trip Planning – Turkey Point Provincial Park
What: A park at the base of a small peninsula on Lake Erie. Turkey Point is known for its incredible beach and proximity to more Norfolk County attractions. The park is beside the village of Turkey Point, which operates and maintains the beach outside the park boundary.
Best time to go: May-October
Cost: Day-use permit or camping rates
Location & how to get there: 15km northeast of Port Rowan on Front Road; 65km south of Brantford
Turkey Point Provincial Park is located:
~150 km from Toronto
~80 km from Hamilton
~130 km from Niagara Falls
~265 km from Windsor
~105 km from London
~600 from Ottawa
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