turkey point
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Turkey Point, ON Lat: 42° 39.902 Long: 080° 19.763 |
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DESCRIPTION Located on the north shore of Long Point Bay, Turkey Point was orginally settled in the 1790's. The area has been described as Ontario's Riviera for its beautiful beaches and warm waters. After 1800, Turkey Point became the capital of Norfolk County and a very important commercial hub in what was then Upper Canada. The principal reason for this was the presence of a courthouse and the many businesses that such an institution would attract (lawyers, surveyors, registry office, hotels, etc). That all ended when the courthouse burnt down in 1815. The courts moved first to Vitorria and later to London, On. Turkey Point today is a very small hamlet that is home to a large, well-managed provincial park. It is a popular tourist destination due to its terrific beaches and warm Lake Erie waters. |
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APPROACHES The approaches to the marina at Turkey Point are clear. However, a watchful eye needs to be kept for depth. These can be very shallow waters. There is a RED/WHITE Fairway buoy with a Morse Code 'A' signal (dot - dash) located 1.6 nm southeast of the marina entrance. A course of 292°T will bring you to the marina entrance. The entrance is formed by two breakwaters. The east breakwaterl has a Fl RED light and the west breakwaterhas a F GREEN - both visible for 4.23 nm. |
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MARINAS, YACHT CLUBS, MOORINGS, ANCHORAGES MacDonald Marina (519) 426-6795 VHF 68 MacDonald Marina has 750 slips with dozens available for transient sailors. There is a fuel dock (diesel and gasoline) and a pumpout station. Water and power are available at slips. This is a full-service marina. They can carry out engine, mechanical, electrical, fibreglass and canvas repairs and maintenance. There are washrooms, showers and laundry facilities. There is a restaurant/pub on-site and public beaches are within walking distances. |
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REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE, PROVISIONING, BANKS/ATM's MacDonald Marine (See above) There is no grocery store. There is no bank |
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MEDICAL SERVICES There is no hospital or clinic There is no pharmacy |
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PLACES TO EAT Turkey Vegas Bar and Grill is located right in the marina. Turkey Point Hotel is located in the village, about 1.5 mi / 2.6 km from the marina. The menu ranges from soups and deli sandwiches to steaks and of course Lake Erie perch. A few doors away is Santan Restaurant that serves breakfasts and light lunches & dinners. |
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THINGS TO DO/SEE/VISIT About 3 mi/5 km from the marina is Turkey Point provincial Park. This is a large park (780 acres/316 ha) with walking and biking trails, great beaches and a Natural Heritage Centre. There are good beaches all along this shoreline. This Turkey Point information site will give you ideas of more things to do and see while visiting the area. Return from Turkey Point to Lake Erie Return to Home Page |
