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WELCOME TO PORT DOVER

Warm welcome to Port Dover

Whether it’s your first visit to Port Dover or you’ve been here many times, you’re sure to find a friendly welcome. Port Doverites have been welcoming visitors for over a century and we like to think of ourselves as cordial, welcoming hosts.

Stroll along our downtown streets and check out every store.

Explore our town’s many attractions including the museum and professional summer theatre.

Port Dover has a wide choice of restaurants serving excellent food that will keep you coming back again and again.

Whether you plan to visit Port Dover for a day or a week, or longer, you will receive a warm welcome. For sure, Port

Dover is small enough that we suggest you park your car and strike out to see what makes our town so special all year.

New this year is an accessibility mat on the sand to allow people with reduced mobility enjoyment of the beach.

Port Dover’s stores and boutique shops are legendary for their clothing, giftware, arts, crafts of every description, souvenirs and so much more.

Most local businesses remain open all year. Think about coming back and enjoying our community at any time of the year.

Please come again, and often -- you’re always welcome.

Special thanks to Earl Hartlen www.earlhartlen.com for the cover photo and many of the photographs in this magazine.

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FUN THINGS TO DO Welcome to Port Dover is published by

Port Dover Maple Leaf Ltd 351 Main St., Port Dover N0A 1N0 519-583-0112 news@ portdover mapleleaf.com Publisher Paul Morris Editor Stan Morris Sales Todd Dewell Writers & Photos Donna McMillan, Heather Walters, Jan Dean Earl Hartlen, David Judd Production & Office Shelley Wenige, Elizabeth Schuyler, Bev Snow, Trevor Stephens, Cindy Macaulay.

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SHOPPING You’ll find great shopping in Port Dover in several areas of town. Visit all the shops near the waterfront and along Walker Street that offer a wide range of items. Then walk up Main Street where you’ll find unique and interesting shops all along the street for several blocks. There’s a wide range of shops and you’re invited to wander around and check them all. Don’t let the street construction stop you and don’t forget a visit to Len’s Mill Store on St. George Street North.

FARMERS MARKET Visitors to this lakeside community can visit the wonderful Silver Lake Farmers Market in Port Dover every Saturday morning in the Market Building at Silver Lake Park.

The popular location is three blocks from downtown. At Main and Nelson Streets turn east to St. Patrick Street (two blocks), then turn left … Silver Lake Park is on the right.

SAILING SCHOOL Port Dover Yacht Club Sailing School is a not-for-profit organization that serves all ages that want to learn to sail or improve their skills. The classes follow Sail Canada-certified programs for all ages and ability levels. Courses are available in the sum-

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mer for adults as well as kids or visiting grandkids and last for varying lengths of time. The courses teach the fundamentals of sailing in dinghy and keelboat courses. For more information, visit www.pdycsailingschool.com or call 519-583-3173.

SPORTS PARKS If you’re looking for a little sports action during your visit, drop by the Sports Park on St. George Street north behind the arena.

You’ll find tennis courts, an outdoor ball hockey rink and a state-of-the-art concrete skateboard park waiting for you to enjoy.

Nearby is the Todd Eaton Memorial Track and a children’s play park. Baseball diamonds are at the nearby Harry Misner Park and on Brant Hill at Kinsmen Park and Doverwood Park.

PARKS Looking for a quiet place to relax or a spot to have a picnic?

There are a number of parks in town -- Powell Park in the downtown, Silver Lake Park, Kinsmen Park, the new Riverfront Park and many more quiet places to sit and enjoy the town. Many people like to sit on the benches along the pier and watch the boats and people go by.

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BIKE RENTALS Bike rentals have become very popular and a fun way to explore the sights around town or even further afield in Norfolk County. Bike rental locations are at Northshore Athletics, 361 Main Street at the corner of Chapman Street where bikes can be rented by the day, half day and by the hour. More information at www.northshore.rocks.

Bike rentals and guided scenic, historic, and culinary bike tours are available at Red Apple Rides at the corner of Main Street and Walker Street. More information at www.redapplerides.com

GOLF For those who like to play golf, this area has a number of courses that welcome visitors. o The Links at Dover Coast, 169 New Lakeshore Road is a top attraction open this summer in Port Dover (www. golfatdovercoast.com) o Lynn Meadows Golf Club, 580 Lynn Valley Road is just minutes outside Port Dover (www.lynnmeadowsgolf.com) o The Greens at Renton, 969 Concession 14, Simcoe, offers 27 holes of challenging golf (www.greensatrenton.com) o Pine Valley Golf Course,1148 Highway 24 East, is a challenging yet fun 18 hole course (www.pinevalleygolf.ca) o Springview Farm Golf Course is a challenging par 66, 18 hole course at 657 Culver Side Road, Waterford (www. springviewfarmgolf.ca) o And don’t forget that family fun can also be found at Arbortown Mini Golf on Main Street at Walker Street.

COAST GUARD

Canada Coast Guard maintains a search and rescue station at Port Dover that covers much of the north shore of Lake Erie. The ”Cape Lambton” is 48-feet long, has a beam of 14 feet and a speed of 25 knots or about 46 kilometres per hour.

The boat is backed up by search and rescue operations from 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron at CFB Trenton.

STORYBOARDS You can take a glance back at Port Dover’s history by exploring the storyboards throughout the beach and harbour area and Powell Park. Some of the community’s most interesting history is told where it originally happened.

WATER LEVEL IN HARBOUR Every wonder what’s going on inside that small building behind the lighthouse on the pier. There is equipment to measure the lake’s daily water level.

To get a recorded message telling you that information, call 519-5832259.

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THINGS TO DO SUMMER FESTIVAL AUGUST 19 & 20

SUNDAY CONCERTS Sunday nights in July and August, enjoy a free concert in Powell Park. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and relax under mature shade trees to a new musical group playing in the century bandstand every Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Concerts are sponsored by the Port Dover Board of Trade business community.

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BOOKS! Love books? Port Dover Summer Festival’s book tables have quality used books by the thousands on sale at very low prices.

Books are donated throughout the year and this is a great place to pick up a book.

Port Dover’s “Summer Festival” and Art-in-thePark is the third weekend in August -- this year August 19 & 20. The Summer Festival in Powell Park features arts and crafts of every description plus thousands of quality used books.

This Port Dover Board of Trade-organized event allows only juried exhibitors so everything on display is quality-made by the people selling it.

Local crafters and artists

are joined by selected vendors from across Ontario who look forward to offering their wares at this event. The antiques and collectibles always attract much interest.

There is also live music in the park and tasty foods by local service organizations. There is no admission cost to come and browse for hours at the upwards of 100 exhibits and booths.

The same weekend, Port Dover merchants hold their annual Sidewalk Sale Days with special offers in almost every store along the street.

A great weekend to visit Port Dover.

POLAR BEAR DIP Not all the fun things to do in Port Dover happen in the summertime. Every New Year’s Day at 1 p.m., hundreds of people start the New Year as a spectator or a participant in the annual Polar Bear Dip at the main beach.

Port Dover has enjoyed a celebration on July 1st since 1867. For generations of residents and visitors the annual Canada Day Calithumpian Parade at 2 p.m. on July 1st is a long-time tradition. The day starts with a Soap Box Derby at 9 am on Chapman Street; followed by an 11 am Boat Parade at the waterfront; the street parade starting at 2 pm; music at Silver Lake Park in the evening and ending at dusk with a giant fireworks display.

PORT DOVER HARBOUR MARINA

Port Dover is home to hundreds of boats and thousands of boaters with services to provide for their needs throughout the year. Port Dover Harbour Marina is owned by Norfolk County with 458 slips for seasonal dockage and slips for visitors. There is a daily launch ramp, a gas dock, pump-out service, lift service and much more. Other boats are docked all along Lynn River and Black Creek.

BEACH ACCESSIBILITY

This spring, Norfolk County workers installed a beach accessibility mat and parking spaces at Port Dover beach to welcome people who previously could not cross over the sand.

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GREAT FOOD

The Erie Beach Hotel provides great food & hospitality for everyone.

Erie Beach Hotel is a Port Dover tradition

YOUR HOST Andrew Schneider and his wife Pam own and operate the Erie Beach Hotel. They follow in the footsteps of Andrew’s father and mother Tony and Betty Schneider and his grandparents Harold and Marjorie Schneider who purchased the Erie Beach Hotel in 1946. Three generations have made the hotel famous for great food and hospitality for 70 years.

The popularity of the landmark Erie Beach Hotel on Walker Street is about hospitality and great food. For three generations the Schneider family has perfected the way to cook fresh Lake Erie perch … it is a matter of great pride with them.

The Cove Room on the main floor is open daily year-round with a full menu of tempting choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The salad cart that is brought to each table offers specialty salads and pickled treats. Mouth watering celery bread is a traditional favourite.

The Cove Room, shown below left, has undergone a stylish new look with its beach and lake motifs creating a welcoming ambience.

Pub-style dining at The Terrace Room on the upper level is the gathering place by the jug-of-beer and platter of fish crowd. The Terrace Room serves

a wide menu of favourite foods from noon until late night in pleasant surroundings and is open to all ages.

Whether it’s dinner out, a family gathering or a business meeting, Andrew and Pam Schneider of The Erie Beach Hotel can accommodate many groups in a number of dining rooms.

The Arbor for a hot dog and Golden Glow

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The famous Arbor has been a Port Dover landmark for almost a century.

The Arbor is the home of Golden Glow fruit drinks and Ritz Red Hots (foot-long hot dogs), hamburgers, fries and ice cream treats.

Tony Schneider and staff continue the traditions as patrons dress up their Red Hots and hamburgers with a wide selection of homemade condiments.

Just across Main Street is Arbortown Mini Golf that provides children and adults 18-holes of fun.

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GETTING AROUND RIVER CRUISES

LIGHTHOUSE Port Dover’s lighthouse is a Recognized Heritage Building. There was concern it could be replaced with a standpipe, and a group of citizens petitioned Norfolk County to purchase the building from the federal govt.

The first lighthouse was in place here by 1845. This lighthouse dates from 1905.

SOUTH COAST SHUTTLE On weekends, Ride Norfolk operates the South Coast Shuttle Service connecting Port Dover, Normandale, Turkey Point, Simcoe, Vittoria, Port Rowan and Long Point. Ride the bus every weekend to explore more of Norfolk County all for just $8 for a full day pass. Wheelchairs, bikes, strollers and shopping bags can all be accommodated on the South Coast Shuttle. More information and a suggested wine tour of local stops is available at www.ridenorfolk.ca

RIDE NORFOLK Ride Norfolk offers Thursday and Friday bus service to other parts of Norfolk County from Port Dover. For routes and schedules, visit www.ridenorfolk.ca The Ride Norfolk service is operated by Norfolk County.

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Enjoy a cruise on Lynn River and Black Creek aboard a ‘River Rider’ boat. The one hour cruises are a delightful excursion. Passengers go under the lift bridge, past Port Dover Yacht Club, admire some of Port Dover’s grand homes and see up close the birds, plants and natural marine wildlife. Cruises start at the pier along Harbour Street.

SAILING CHARTERS For much of the summer season, a walk along the main pier will find the ketch sailboat Rogue Tiger offering charters.

Experience the open waters and feel the calm breezes sweeping across Lake Erie. All sails are weather permitting and at the discretion of the Captain. Other boats are in port from time-totime offering day cruises.

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Radical Lines Aerial Adventure Park for fun Radical Lines Aerial Adventure Park at 321 Radical Road is just a few miles from the beach but a world away with an entirely new kind of fun. Radical Lines provides a high-quality experience for people who love the outdoors with a touch of thrill-seeking added. Challenge yourself, your family or your friends to a treetop excursion and test your wits, strength, agility but always in a safe, welcoming environment.

Radical Lines uses the highest quality (and above industry standard) safety equipment. Each participant is

equipped with a full body harness and helmet along with the CLiC-iT system to ensure no climber is ever unclipped at any time on the course.

The park offers three youth/adult courses; one children’s course; a Lil

Zipper zip line and two 140 metre ravine zip lines; 64 elements/games including nine zip lines; suspension bridges, cargo nets, Tarzan swing, lumberjack logs. For information, give them a call at 519-4292706 or visit www.radicallines.com

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GREAT FOOD

Enjoy Knechtel family hospitality

PALM TREES ON PORT DOVER BEACH

Each summer real palm trees sway in the warm breezes of Port Dover beach thanks to the Knechtel family. This year the five trees were shipped direct from Fort Myers, Florida to Port Dover for planting in May along the deck of The Beach House Restaurant.

In 1959 Fred Knechtel began running a food concession for Don Ivey on Walker Street near the beach. A couple of years later the entrepreneur purchased what was then a fish and chips and chicken place known as ‘Scotty’s’. At that same time he also managed the Port Dover Dairy Bar on Main Street. Eventually, Fred and his wife Betty purchased the ‘Dover Dairy Bar’ to become full-time, year-round restaurateurs.

Today, the family business has expanded and are some of this community’s best-run businesses.

Today, all five of Fred and Betty’s children continue the family traditions.

Son David and daughter Diane (Natte) run Knechtel Foods Ltd. and the Dover Dairy Bar. Daughter Wendy operates the upbeat retail clothing store Surf Shop neighbouring Knechtel Foods

The Beach House Restaurant is on the beach at Walker Street

Fisherman’s Catch on Walker Street restaurant.

Daughter Debbie (Hunter) operates the popular Fisherman’s Catch

Knechtel’s booth open year-round on Walker Street at the beach.

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Bar & Restaurant that came under the family umbrella in 1985.

Son Peter oversees ‘The Beach House’ restaurant right on the beach with live palm trees growing in front of the popular patio.

Around the corner on St. George Street, Wendy also operates the well-stocked retail gift store ‘Grand Trunk Station’ that really was the Port Dover train station, moved to this site in 1998.

Now, the third generation of the Knechtel families are helping in the family businesses.

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SOME OF THE MANY THINGS TO DO IN PORT DOVER There are many attractions at Port Dover’s harbourfront. Besides all the obvious activities -- swimming, boating, fishing or enjoying the varied menus of Port Dover foods -- here is a list of a few more things to do in and around Port Dover. o “River Rider” boat cruises last about one hour along Lynn River and Black Creek daily in the summer. o Just a couple miles from the beach is “Frisky Beaver Winery” at 138 Tisdale Road and with their new building now open worth seeing. o Visit the Tall Ships when they come to port. o A brand new attraction to try out is “Radical Lines Aerial Adventure Park” at 321 Radical Road with aerial challenges, zip lines, suspension bridges, Tarzan swings and more. A couple miles west on Nelson Street to Radical Road.

o “Sea Doo” personal water crafts for rent or stand up paddle boards. o Watch power boats as they pass by the pier, or every Wednesday night in the summer local sailboats hold a race just off shore. o If your own fishing doesn’t turn out so well, visit the fresh fish shop across the river where the tugs moor and get it fresh from the tugs. o Watch the sun rise or set daily. o People watching can also be fun.

o Fishing from the government piers at Port Dover’s waterfront can be productive … and it’s great fun, for sure.

Lake Erie’s fish population has many species and the mouth of the Lynn River -- Port Dover harbour -- supports varied types of popular sports fish. The fish are there but for the best “luck” in landing your dinner many “experts” say you’ve got to get up early. o Stand-Up Paddle Boards can be rented in the beach area and offer a chance to get out on the water for fun and a little bit of exercise.

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FIRST VISIT IN 1670 On the hill just east of the lift bridge is an historic site marked by this large cross. The spot was designated a national historic site of Canada in 1920 to mark the visit on March 23, 1670 of two Sulpician priests.

François Dollier de Casson and René de Brehant de Galinée laid claim in the name of the King Louis XIV of France to the lands along the north shore of Lake Erie. They wintered at Port Dover and are said to be the first Europeans to have enjoyed a glass of wine in Port Dover.

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BUILDING IN PORT DOVER

Eggink Homes at Silver Lake Estates in quiet and scenic neighbourhoods

CROSS LAKE FERRY In the 1920s, the Nicholson ErieDover Ferry Line crossed Lake Erie with cars and passengers between Erie, PA and Port Dover. Cars coming off a ferry are lined up in photo above.

The service continued until 1931.

The Nicholson line used three ships, ‘Erie”, ‘Dover’, and ‘Keystone’. In 1929 the Keystone came close to disaster when its engines failed in heavy seas and almost went aground on the tip of Long Point.

Several fish tugs safely towed it back to Port Dover.

Over 15 years ago, Eggink Homes Inc. began development along the town’s northern edge, initially building new homes on 52 lots in Inglewood Estates’ on the east side of Cockshutt Road.

With the success of that development, in 2005 the family-owned business under the guidance of President George Eggink, began construction of ‘Silver Lake Estates’ located on the west side of Cockshutt Road.

Five phases later, 131 homes have been completed (21 in Phase 1, 41 in Phase 2, 32 in Phase 3, and 31 in Phase 4). Construction is nearing completion in Phase 4. Eggink Homes opened Phase 5 last fall and it is already sold out.

The company also includes George’s wife Betty and their son Tyler.

Eggink Homes Inc. is planning to open Silver Lake Estates - Phase 6 - late summer/early fall 2017. It consists of 28 lots.

New model homes currently located on Maple Ave. feature architectural designs and plans for houses that can be built on sites in Phase 6.

The model home can be visited on Saturday and Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

Eggink Homes opens Phase 6 late summer/early fall.

The 40-year-old company credits its success on the fact that strong personal relationships on a business level are developed with clients, who can also expect the highest quality construction for custom-built homes, from the design stages through to the finishing touches.

All home designs offered in Silver Lake Estates’ are for single family bungalows. Interior features include the installation of Heat Recovery Ventilating systems in every home, 8

foot and 9 foot ceilings, open concept, interior columns, tray ceilings, and window transoms.

Exteriors are all brick veneer with combinations of stone/brick and stucco/brick, and some include covered front porches. Court lots and ravine lots are available with prices beginning at $326,500.00.

The quiet and scenic neighbourhood near Silver Lake is just a 15-minute walk to downtown Port Dover.

Many festivals and events in Port Dover for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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LIVING IN PORT DOVER

Coldwell Banker Coastline Realty Welcomes You to Port Dover

HOME OF ILLUSIONIST LUCAS WILSON Signs at entrances to Port Dover proudly state that Port Dover is the home of illusionist and multiple Guinness World Record holder Lucas Wilson. He performs over 200 shows a year; has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, Dragon’s Den and much more.

Our Sales Representatives are ready to assist you. We have many years of experience and knowledge of Port Dover and surrounding area.

Coldwell Banker Coastline Realty Brokerage proudly represents new home builders who offer a variety of lot sizes, styles and locations to choose from. Whether you are going to build a compact home to retire to or your luxurious dream home … we can assist you.

Our resale market offers you many lifestyle choices. What is your preference? Condo or Freehold?

Townhouse, Semi or Single Family?

Vacation Property or Year Round Living? Town or Country? Your local realtor knows the local market.

For friendly professional service, call or drop by our office today. We are located at 217 Main Street, Port Dover.

Phone numbers are 519-583-2333; 519426-2666; 877-983-2333.

“The Coastline Room” Come out to our new Seminar Room to learn about current topics.

Go to www.coastlinerealty.ca and register for the seminar of your choice.

Port Dover has long been home to a fleet of fish tugs.

Fresh fish available in the local restaurants is caught by these tugs.

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Coldwell Banker Coastline Realty offers friendly and professional service at 217 Main Street. Call or drop in.

HARBOUR MUSEUM

SAILBOAT RACES

Lots to see at the Port Dover Harbour Museum along the river.

PORT DOVER HARBOUR MUSEUM Port Dover has a long and colourful history. Bring some of the community’s marine history alive with a visit to the Port Dover Harbour Museum. Explore the displays and learn about the town’s past.

The Port Dover Harbour Museum is partially

housed in an original fisherman’s net shanty. This section is dedicated to the history of Port Dover’s commercial fishing industry, which continues to be an important part of local life.

Permanent galleries present exhibits on the days of commercial sail as well as Lake Erie shipwrecks, ship building, Long Point, rum running, and other aspects of lakeside life in this unique community.

Outdoor attractions include the 1932 fishtug Almidart, a 1912 lake-freighter wheelhouse, and access to the river along our picturesque wooden dock. Since 2002, the museum has been the home to a major collection of artifacts from the 1852 wreck of the Steamer Atlantic near Long Point.

RIVERFRONT PARK Next to Port Dover Harbour Museum is the new Riverfront Park. Officially opened in June 2016, the park features floating docks for boaters and lots of benches to sit and relax. A walkway along the river is planned to extend from the lift bridge to the lighthouse.

Sailboat races organized by Port Dover Yacht Club take place in Lake Erie’s Long Point Bay off Port Dover pier every Wednesday night from June to the end of September.

Boats usually leave the harbour about 6 p.m. for the races that start at 7 p.m. about one mile off shore. In June and September, there are also races on Monday nights. As well, there is a summer Sailing School with week-long courses based out of the Port Dover Harbour Marina.

See www.pdycsailingschool.com for information.

PORT DOVER HARBOUR MUSEUM

OPEN YEAR ROUND- BEHIND TIM HORTONS

44 Harbour St.

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YEAR ROUND EVENTS

Join the year-round local celebrations Events that take place in Port Dover throughout the year. Join us year-round! n The fun begins New Year’s Day on the (usually) frozen water of Lake Erie at the beach at 1:00 p.m. Several hundred brave men, women and even children, take a brief plunge. Then many go to the Harbour Museum for toe-tapping music.

n Canada Day on July 1st is big in Port Dover. The all-day program begins at 9:00 with a soap box derby, then a boat parade in the harbour, a dog show, a giant parade at 2:00 in the afternoon, harbourfront activities all day, a concert and fireworks display at 10 in the evening. n Every Sunday evening in July and August there is a free concert in Powell Park.

n The annual Port Dover Perch Derby is two weeks of fishing fun starting in late April with $23,500 in cash prizes for catching a tagged perch.

n Every Friday the 13th since 1981 there has been a motorcycle rally in Port Dover. The next events are October 2017, April 2018 and July 2018. Motorcycles visit the town almost every day that’s good to ride.

n Every Saturday morning visit the Farmers’ Market at Silver Lake Park. A wide range of quality products available year-round.

n Powell Park in downtown Port Dover is the location of Port Dover Summer Festival.

The third weekend in August marks the annual arts and craft

show and sale. Over 100 selected crafters, artists, antique dealers and used book sellers show their wares in the shady park on Saturday and Sunday.

Merchants Sidewalk Sale Days on Friday and all weekend long with bargains galore.

LEST WE FORGET

n Port Dover observes Remembrance Day every November 11th with a service at the Cenotaph in Powell Park. n Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arrive at Port Dover pier via a fishing tug and Canada Coast Guard vessel in late November each year. Following a parade through downtown Santa greets children at Lighthouse Theatre. Merchants hold Christmasfest sales all day and night with fun activities including a community bonfire on the beach and fireworks.

Members of Canada’s armed forces are remembered on the Memorial Cairn in Powell Park and at the Memorial Fountain (shown above) which is part of the Lynn Valley Trail at Silver Lake Park. The Memorial Row of Maples has a tree for each local citizen who died during war service for Canada.

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The bronze monument honouring local fishermen stands 11 feet high and is located at the end of Harbour Street near the Port Dover lighthouse. The monument was designed by artist Kathryn Hogg of Waterford and Alex Godden of Simcoe. Around the base of the monument are the names of the Lake Erie fishermen from this area who lost their lives while engaged in fishing.

The sidewalk bricks on all sides of the memorial are inscribed with the names of the people and families who donated towards the cost of the monument.

NORFOLK COUNTY FAIR

Visit 177th Norfolk County Fair October 3-9 Make plans to visit the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show from October 3 and 9th.

2017 marks the 177th year for the fourth largest fair in Ontario, with over 120,000 visitors each year. The fair features agricultural displays, craft exhibits, food vendors, art, talent competitions, midway rides, celebrity chefs and much more.

Each year, star performers entertain at the grandstand. Enjoy a excitement-filled fair day with pink candy floss and showmen beckoning you to win a prize! It’s where the carousels spin, lights flash and the music plays on. All of this is at the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show in Simcoe.

But if you’ve ever been to Ontario’s oldest agricultural fair, you also know why it is ranked among the province’s top fairs.

Listen carefully and you might hear the bleat of baby lamb, all part of the menagerie of livestock that tweak the curiosity of urban dwellers and undergo the scrutiny of those who know a champion when they see one.

Wait a minute and a majestic team of horses will appear! Add light harness racing, open western horse show, antique buggy classes, pony classes and jumpers to the mix you’ve got the largest outdoor horse show in Canada!

The grandstand features some extraordinary Canadian talent along with perennial fair favourites such as demolition derbies, monster truck shows, tractor pulls and more. The educational programs attract students from near and far.

Attractions and shows are included in admission to the fair.

MEET ‘ACE’ Norfolk County Fair’s mascot “Ace” helps celebrate the fair’s agriculture roots. There are over 10,000 entries from the public judged and displayed each year in the many categories.

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SHOPPING IN PORT DOVER

Stoney’s Home Hardware for everything you need Stoney’s Home Hardware opened more than 60 years ago in the heart of downtown Port Dover at 322 Main Street. This wonderfully stocked, service

ANCHORS ON MAIN ST. HYDRO POLES There bright blue steel anchors attached to the poles along Main Street.

Stoney’s Home Hardware on Main Street carries a wonderful selection of items.

oriented hardware store is your stop for all your household and cottage hardware supply needs.

As locals often say, “if Stoney’s doesn’t have it, you probably don’t need it.”

Owner Paul Babcock has a wide selection of outdoor patio and cottage furniture. The beautiful poly and wicker furniture comes in a selection of styles and colours to make your summer outdoors delightful.

The store carries fishing rods to hockey sticks, games and toys, small appliances, fans and heaters, casserole dishes and coffee makers and so much more.

For those who want to ride the local trails, Stoney’s carries Norco bicycles -- and do bike repairs.

The paint section of the store features Beauti Tone Designer paints. There is a custom colour matching machine and staff are pleased to explain the choices available to you.

When a window breaks on your summer home, Stoney’s is able to repair it with replacement glass or screens.

For the outdoor kitchen, Stoney’s has the Napoleon BBQ to suit every need. They have a large selection of built on-site grills for shoppers to look at. And, of course, there is all the hardware nuts and bolts of the business. Nails, screws and more can all be purchased for every need. From garden tools to bird seed, Stoney’s is filled with everything a hardware store could possibly carry.

The store is open Mondays to Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays until 8 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come to Port Dover Sidewalk Sales -- the third weekend of August each year.

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LIVE THEATRE

See great plays at Lighthouse Lighthouse Festival Theatre in downtown Port Dover offers professional plays throughout the summer with both evening and matinee shows.

Lighthouse is presenting six productions in its 2017 summer season -- Norm Foster’s “The Ladies Foursome,” a comedy by Norm Foster, from May 24 to June 10; “The Full Mounty,” a comedy by William Matthews and Bruce Davies, from June 14 to 30; “The Numbers Game,” a romantic comedy by John Spurway, from July 5 to 22; “Baskerville A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” by Ken Ludwig, from July 26 to August 12; “Five Alarm,” a comedy by Kristen DaSilva, from August 23 to September 9; and the season topper “Hank Williams Live 1952” from September 12 to 16.

As well, from August 16 to 19 Lighthouse Theatre’s Young Company brings the classic fairytale “Sleeping Beauty” to the stage adapted by Marcus Lundgren.

For ticket information go to lighthousetheatre. com or call the box office at 519-583-2221 or drop into the box office at 247 Main Street, Port Dover.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DEREK RITSCHEL

Enjoy professional summer theatre at Lighthouse Festival Theatre in A scene from “The Ladies Foursome” at Lighthouse Theatre.

Port Dover at Main & Market Streets.

Derek Ritschel is the Artistic Director of Lighthouse Theatre. Before becoming artistic director in 2011, he performed over 257 times on the Lighthouse stage, more than any actor in the company’s history. He has also directed ten Lighthouse productions, and has written and premiered two of his own original plays there. In total, he has directly participated in 551 Lighthouse Theatre performances in some way.

Explore the 10 km Lynn Valley Trail between Port Dover and Simcoe The Lynn Valley Trail is located on the former CNR rail line established in 1873 and abandoned in 1988. The rail line was purchased as a potential utilities corridor by the municipality in 1991. The 10 km trail connects Simcoe and Port Dover.

The Lynn Valley Trail starts at Silver Lake Park in Port Dover and passes through a number of different habitats including mixed woods, wetlands, open grassland and agricultural land, all along the scenic Lynn River on the route to Simcoe.

Interesting examples of Carolinian flora and fauna may be found along the trail.

The Lynn Valley Trail Association has done extensive work on the rail-trail since its establishment in 1993. There are four original trestle bridges which have been reinforced and decking and railings built. Benches, picnic tables, portable washroom, fencing and signage have made the trail comfortable for walking, hiking, cycling or nature study.

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PORT DOVER NEWS

Port Dover Maple Leaf delivers the news for Port Dover residents

STREET SIGNS NAUTICAL MESSAGE Look closely at the street signs in downtown Port Dover and they have a series of nautical flags across the bottom that spell out “Port Dover” twice.

Port Dover Maple Leaf is the community’s newspaper. The paper has published the news for Port Dover residents every week since 1873.

Telling the stories of the people and events of this town has always been the paper’s focus.

There have been a lot of changes in the community over the years. But some things have remained constant -- the community-minded spirit of Port Dover citizens and The Maple Leaf ’s desire to publish a newspaper that reflects the community.

Credit for establishing The Maple Leaf goes to Mr. E. D. Passmore.

After chronicling the local news for nine years he sold the newspaper in 1882 to Llewelyn G. Morgan, a former high school teacher.

Sam H. Morris, a printer and reporter on staff, succeeded Publisher Morgan on Friday, February 13, 1920.

His employment at the newspaper had been interrupted by World War One when he enlisted in Norfolk’s own battalion, the 133rd, and saw action in Europe. Shortly after his return to Port Dover, he purchased the business. Sam remained active at the paper for the next fifty years.

The company’s operation was headed by sons F. G. Archie Morris and then Stan Morris -- who remains involved with the paper to this day after over 60 years at The Maple Leaf -- and now by his son Paul Morris.

The Maple Leaf has been located at the same downtown Port Dover location for over a century. Today, with

a dedicated, talented and knowledgeable staff, the paper produces both print and electronic editions each week, produces special publications and maintains a news website. With the way people are getting news today, the Maple Leaf can also be found at facebook.com/portdovermapleleaf and on twitter @PDMapleLeaf.

Printing of flyers, business stationery, tickets, post cards, business cards and more, the Maple Leaf operates a commercial printing department.

With all the changes over the years and changes yet to come, one thing remains the same... The Maple Leaf still cares about and reports on the people and events important to Port Dover residents.

What’s important to you is important to us Port Dover’s news and information source. n Subscribe to Port Dover’s community newspaper and receive each week’s issue filled with local news and photographs.

Subscribe online at www.PortDoverMapleLeaf.com/shop or send $49.00 along with your name and address to The Maple Leaf, 351 Main St., Port Dover N0A 1N0

n For information on promoting your business or service to residents of Port Dover & area in one of our well-read publications, contact our sales dept. at info@portdovermapleleaf.com or 519-583-0112

Subscribe today at www.PortDoverMapleLeaf.com/shop

Port Dover’s Community Newspaper since 1873 519.583.0112

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FAST TIMES

FAST BOATS & FAST BIKES

INSIDE THE CLOCK TOWER

Watch boats in the harbour and on the lake all summer long.

The clock tower in downtown Port Dover -- at Lighthouse Festival Theatre -- was built 113 years ago in 1904.

The clock was installed three years later and has weights similar to a grandfather clock hanging down inside the tower.

The century-old mechanism behind the clock faces at the top of the Main Street tower was installed when the clock first went in and still today keeps the clock running and keeping accurate time on its four giant clock faces.

This bell now sits atop the town hall clock tower just below the clock faces and can be heard ringing at 9 am, noon and 5 pm.

It is marked “Jones & Company Foundery Troy N.Y. 1869.�. It likely arrived in Port Dover by sailing schooner.

Friday the 13th brings bikes of every kind to Port Dover streets.

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LIVING IN PORT DOVER

Dover Coast offers holiday lifestyle in community with lots of activities

THE LIFT BRIDGE Port Dover’s present “lift bridge” is technically a bascule bridge. It replaces two earlier bridges across the river. For pleasure craft, the bridge is raised only on the hour and half hour when a boat is waiting.

Commercial boats can get a lift at any time. An operator is on-duty to lift the bridge which is on the Highway 6 entrance to Port Dover from Jarvis and points east.

Discover a Cape Cod-style adult community where you can wake up every day to the leisurely schedule of an extravagant holiday without the huge expense. Play a round of golf on the links or a game of pickle ball on the courts. Take in the views from the infinity deck and swim dock with a martini in hand, or make your way to David’s renowned restaurant to enjoy a meal prepared just for you. Fill your days with art, music, theatre, sailing, walking trails and beautiful sandy beaches.

Dover Coast is located 90 minutes from downtown Toronto and a hospital is only fifteen minutes away in Simcoe. A 17,000 sq. ft. stateof-the-art medical centre is being built within the community. It will be complete with a pharmacy, a lab, diagnostic services and five doctors.

The centre of activity revolves around David’s Restaurant, owned and operated by the developer. With a lakefront setting, David’s boasts three floors of fun including a restaurant, Elements Day Spa and the Double Olive Lounge. Residents enjoy privileged membership with discounts on all levels.

As an owner you have access to a three-tiered stone infinity deck and a thirty-foot swim dock adorned with umbrellas and Muskoka chairs overlooking the lake. It is the perfect place to unwind at the end of your day.

The Links at Dover Coast is a breathtaking championship linksstyle course winding through the enclaves of homes. It will challenge

Take a tour of Dover Coast Homes. golfers of all levels and will most certainly become a destination course for golfers from near and far.

Amenities also include pickle ball courts, a leash free dog run and bocce ball. In the design stage is a clubhouse that will overlook the 15th hole of the course and include an indoor pool, gym, billiards and more.

Now being offered in phase two are a combination of bungalow townhomes with one and two car garages, and detached bungalows with optional lofts. Sizes range from 1,354 to 2,697 sq. ft. Flexible layouts allow owners to make changes to accommodate their unique lifestyles. The homes are of unparalleled design and construction for worry-free ownership.

Whatever the season, the grounds crew will take care of your outside yard maintenance so that every day will feel like a holiday.

Prices are from the 300s.

The presentation Centre is open Wednesday to Sunday from noon to five 70 Schooner Drive Port Dover NOA 1N3 www.dovercoast.ca

Canada Coast Guard vessel Cape Lambton enters the harbour at Port Dover.

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Port Dover…

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Discover a Cape Cod-style adult community where you can wake up every day to the leisurely schedule of an extravagant holiday without the expense. Play a round of golf on the links or a game of pickle ball on the courts. Take in the views from the infinity deck and swim dock with a martini in hand, or make your way to David’s renowned restaurant to enjoy a meal prepared just for you. Fill your days with art, music, theatre and sailing, walking trails and beautiful sandy beaches, all without leaving home.

Cape Cod-style detached bungalows and executive bungalow townhomes overlooking the links.

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LIVING IN PORT DOVER

Re/Max Erie Shores is “Above the Crowd”

FLOATING DOCKS Floating docks along the waterfront at Riverside Park beside the Harbour Museum allow small boats to tie up and visit Port Dover. The docks are designed to allow air to flow through them which is meant to discourage ducks and geese from sitting on the docks.

Re/Max Erie Shores Realty Inc. Brokerage is located at 227 Main Street in Port Dover. Sales associates in the downtown office have current listings for vacation properties, residential, commercial, building lots, investment properties and rentals.

The company has two other offices, located in Simcoe and Delhi, offering professional Real Estate services in Norfolk County and surrounding areas. Re/ Max has the most productive agents in Canada (Based on 2015 Closed Transactions. Source CREA and Re/Max).

The Erie Shores Realty Inc. Brokerage offices are part of Re/Max with more than 700 independently-owned and operated offices across the country, with the motto “Above the Crowd”.

Re/Max lists and sells more real estate than any other real estate network in the world with more than one million transactions in the last year.

Re/Max Erie Shores Realty at 227 Main St. Talk to them anytime for great information on local real estate.

If you’re planning on purchasing property in Port Dover or anywhere in the area, drop into

It sure is easy to enjoy a beautiful summer day at the Port Dover waterfront.

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the Re/Max Erie Shores Realty office at 227 Main St., Port Dover and talk to the professionals.