Turkey Point & Lake Erie travel blog

Practical, fact-checked guides to Turkey Point, Port Dover and Norfolk County from your hosts on Lake Erie.

Open-concept kitchen and living room at Cedar cottage in Turkey Point, with Lake Erie visible through the windows

October 12, 2026

Staying near Port Dover: why Turkey Point is a 20-minute alternative

Looking at Port Dover cottage rentals? Turkey Point is about 22 km west on the same Lake Erie shore, roughly a 20–25 minute drive. Here's why Turkey Point makes the better base: a quieter beach village with the sand across the road, plus Port Dover beach rules, events and a day-trip plan.

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Sunset over Lake Erie seen from the shore at Turkey Point, Ontario

October 11, 2026

Turkey Point Beach guide: parking, sand bars & tips for families

Everything to know before visiting Turkey Point Beach on Lake Erie: where to park, the shallow sand bars and buoyed kids' area, water-quality checks, season and nearby things to do.

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