Chardonnay Retreat Guidebook
Things to do
A beautiful, clean sandy beach, with shallow wade-in that's a short five minute walk from the cottage. It's busiest on weekend afternoons during peak season, but still accessible. It's typically empty through the week or during the off-season for a beach walk.
21 habitants recommandent
Turkey Point Beach
Turkey Point RoadA beautiful, clean sandy beach, with shallow wade-in that's a short five minute walk from the cottage. It's busiest on weekend afternoons during peak season, but still accessible. It's typically empty through the week or during the off-season for a beach walk.
A short walk from the cottage, you can access the park trails for free or walk along the beachfront.
31 habitants recommandent
Parc provincial de Turkey Point
194 Turkey Point RoadA short walk from the cottage, you can access the park trails for free or walk along the beachfront.
Front Road Cellars + Blueberry Hill are our family-owned and operated winery and farm. We're open year round, so join us for a wine or cider tasting or shop from our selection of Front Road Market preserves. In the summer, bring the kids for blueberry picking or sit on our large sun-shaded patio and enjoy a blueberry lemonade.
31 habitants recommandent
Blueberry Hill Estates
1195 Front RdFront Road Cellars + Blueberry Hill are our family-owned and operated winery and farm. We're open year round, so join us for a wine or cider tasting or shop from our selection of Front Road Market preserves. In the summer, bring the kids for blueberry picking or sit on our large sun-shaded patio and enjoy a blueberry lemonade.
Just down Front Road is a trio of wineries that's worth an afternoon visiting, including Inasphere. They've got one of the best views in the County and their cabernet franc is delicious. Their seasonal farm stand carries local produce.
20 habitants recommandent
Inasphere Wines
1454 Front RdJust down Front Road is a trio of wineries that's worth an afternoon visiting, including Inasphere. They've got one of the best views in the County and their cabernet franc is delicious. Their seasonal farm stand carries local produce.
Pop by for a wine tasting or pre-book a tour. BKW is also home to Canned Heat restaurant in the summer, a great spot for a bite to eat.
85 habitants recommandent
Burning Kiln Winery
1709 Front RdPop by for a wine tasting or pre-book a tour. BKW is also home to Canned Heat restaurant in the summer, a great spot for a bite to eat.
Hometown Brew is located within Long Point Eco Adventures and is a great spot for a little beer tasting or to grab a pint and enjoy the view of the Long Point Biosphere.
17 habitants recommandent
Hometown Brew Co.
1730 Front RdHometown Brew is located within Long Point Eco Adventures and is a great spot for a little beer tasting or to grab a pint and enjoy the view of the Long Point Biosphere.
Book a zip line tour or reserve a spot for one of their other outdoor adventures.
72 habitants recommandent
Long Point Eco Adventures
1730 Front RdBook a zip line tour or reserve a spot for one of their other outdoor adventures.
Great brews and friendly staff. Plus, they have board games and host lots of pop-up events.
14 habitants recommandent
Concession Road Brewing Co.
17 Talbot St EGreat brews and friendly staff. Plus, they have board games and host lots of pop-up events.
Tasty beer in an amazing rural, rustic location. Such a fun little spot.
25 habitants recommandent
Charlotteville Brewing Company
1207 Charlotteville West Quarter LineTasty beer in an amazing rural, rustic location. Such a fun little spot.
Frisky Beaver + Smoke and Gamble wines are located on the drive into Pt Dover. It's a good spot for a wine tasting.
28 habitants recommandent
Frisky Beaver Wines
455 Radical RdFrisky Beaver + Smoke and Gamble wines are located on the drive into Pt Dover. It's a good spot for a wine tasting.
White Horse Bowling
80 Davis St EA fun date night or afternoon out with the kids.
Jetée de Port Dover
Harbour StreetAfter shopping downtown, take a walk down to the pier.
Parc provincial de Long Point
350 Erie BlvdA beautiful beach that rivals Wasaga.
Wine, cider + lavender. What's not to love! Join them for a tasting, shop lavender products or visit during the summer for stunning photos in the field.
28 habitants recommandent
Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery
410 Concession 12 TownsendWine, cider + lavender. What's not to love! Join them for a tasting, shop lavender products or visit during the summer for stunning photos in the field.
Whistling Gardens
698 Concession 3 TownsendA beautiful spot for an afternoon escape.
Food scene
Casual pub food that's delicious and well-priced. There's sometimes a wait given covid-capacity restrictions, but it's worth waiting for. Some of the best wings in Norfolk County and we love their wonton nachos
25 habitants recommandent
Sandbar On The Beach
45 Cedar DrCasual pub food that's delicious and well-priced. There's sometimes a wait given covid-capacity restrictions, but it's worth waiting for. Some of the best wings in Norfolk County and we love their wonton nachos
A great local place with pub food and brunch options. We love their Hammer sandwich (huge!), haddock + chips and great vegan options.
21 habitants recommandent
The Jetty Bar and Grill
236 Ordnance DrA great local place with pub food and brunch options. We love their Hammer sandwich (huge!), haddock + chips and great vegan options.
Staying at the cottage to celebrate a birthday or anniversary? Make a reservation at David's and you won't be disappointed. It's just the right amount of fancy, with delicious menu options and an excellent wine list.
41 habitants recommandent
David's Restaurant
168 New Lake Shore RdStaying at the cottage to celebrate a birthday or anniversary? Make a reservation at David's and you won't be disappointed. It's just the right amount of fancy, with delicious menu options and an excellent wine list.
A family-friendly Italian place that is full of the classics. They also offer packages for take out. Their pizza is top notch and their pasta is delightful. Or try the mozz sticks - you won't be disappointed.
6 habitants recommandent
Barrel Restaurant
131 Queensway WestA family-friendly Italian place that is full of the classics. They also offer packages for take out. Their pizza is top notch and their pasta is delightful. Or try the mozz sticks - you won't be disappointed.
Great little place to grab some take out pizza. The pizzas are huge and serve a crowd.
7 habitants recommandent
Pizza Buoys
153 Front RdGreat little place to grab some take out pizza. The pizzas are huge and serve a crowd.
Operating for take-out only during this time, Chef Stan's food is a wild trip. Everything is delicious and unpretentious. The wings are great!
10 habitants recommandent
Chef Stan's
1029 Bay StOperating for take-out only during this time, Chef Stan's food is a wild trip. Everything is delicious and unpretentious. The wings are great!
Their lattes are divine and they have a wide selection of treats with a local ingredient spin.
Joy Bakery Café
126 Robinson StTheir lattes are divine and they have a wide selection of treats with a local ingredient spin.
J C Sushi
456 Norfolk St SAll you can eat sushi that's reasonably priced.
Simcoe Arms
140 Queensway EastConsistently good pub food with a laid back vibe.
Sakura Sushi Restaurant
868 Norfolk St SAmazing sushi (not all you can eat) and friendly staff.
Shopping
Franni's Attic Antiques, Uniques And Collectibles
1011 Bay StAntiques at great prices!
A wide selection of international and Canadian cheeses, plus friendly staff!
18 habitants recommandent
The Dover Cheese Shop
307 Main StA wide selection of international and Canadian cheeses, plus friendly staff!
Their meatpies are delicious! Plus, they have a wide range of gluten-free options.
British Baked Goods
46 Robinson StTheir meatpies are delicious! Plus, they have a wide range of gluten-free options.
Cottage North Soapworks
359 Main StAn adorable shop with yummy-smelling treasures.
Want a tasty baked good? Courtland Bakery has it all - breads, donuts, cookies, cakes, treats. Plus a wide range of preserves and European treasures you won't find anywhere else. A leisurely half hour drive from the cottage.
Courtland Bakery Ltd
217 Main Street of CourtlandWant a tasty baked good? Courtland Bakery has it all - breads, donuts, cookies, cakes, treats. Plus a wide range of preserves and European treasures you won't find anywhere else. A leisurely half hour drive from the cottage.
Dizzy Lizzy's
1015 Bay StA cute little shop your kids will love.
Locally grown valencia peanuts and peanut products. White chocolate popcorn, gift baskets, fudge, maple syrup, honey and more!
KERNAL PEANUTS LTD
389 Fisher's Glen RdLocally grown valencia peanuts and peanut products. White chocolate popcorn, gift baskets, fudge, maple syrup, honey and more!
Simcoe Town Centre
150 West StA small mall with a Food Basics for any essentials
Large grocery in Simcoe for groceries or Joe Fresh apparel.
6 habitants recommandent
Real Canadian Superstore
125 Queensway EastLarge grocery in Simcoe for groceries or Joe Fresh apparel.
Easy breezy shopping in Simcoe. They carry higher end seafood and some other luxury items if you're looking for something special to cook at the cottage.
6 habitants recommandent
Sobeys Simcoe
438 Norfolk St SEasy breezy shopping in Simcoe. They carry higher end seafood and some other luxury items if you're looking for something special to cook at the cottage.
Sloths & Molasses
31 Norfolk St NFun little shop full of local artisan treasures.
Cabin 519
114 Main StLocal makers share shelf space in this fun store.
Good Bread Company
313 Lamport StAmazing breads and crave-worthy butter tarts.
Not much to look at from the outside, but the inside is packed full of tasty cheeses and preserves.
The Second MOUSE Cheesetique
307 Main Street of DelhiNot much to look at from the outside, but the inside is packed full of tasty cheeses and preserves.
Trish's Bakery Cafe
229 Main StA gluten-free bakery