Port Dover, Ontario
Port Dover is an unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, on the north shore of Lake Erie.
Port Dover is an unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Ontario, on the north shore of Lake Erie. It is known as a lakeside tourist destination with a beach, harbour, and seasonal events, especially the Friday the 13th motorcycle rally.
What it is
Port Dover is a small lakeside community in southwestern Ontario, about 143 km from Toronto. With a population of roughly 6,200 (2016), it functions as a summer tourist hub and a former town within Norfolk County.
Key details
The community sits on Lake Erie’s north shore and was originally called Dover Mills. It has a sandy beach, a harbour, and a mix of shops and restaurants that draw visitors, especially in warmer months.
Why it matters
Port Dover is best known for the Friday the 13th motorcycle rally, a recurring event since 1981 that brings large crowds. It also serves as a domestic tourism destination for Southern Ontario residents seeking waterfront recreation.
In short
- Located in Norfolk County on Lake Erie’s north shore
- Known for beach, harbour, and summer tourism
- Hosts the Friday the 13th motorcycle rally
- Population about 6,200 (2016)
Port Dover is a Canadian lakeside community in Ontario and a well-known destination for domestic tourism, especially among Southern Ontario visitors and motorcyclists attending the Friday the 13th rally.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_DoverSupports: Community status, location in Norfolk County, Ontario, on Lake Erie, and association with the Friday the 13th motorcycle rally.
- Wikivoyage — https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Port_DoverSupports: Population estimate, tourism features, distance from Toronto, and the Friday the 13th rally.
- Natural Resources Canada — https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=FCHYXSupports: Official place-name classification, county/province location, and coordinates.
- Exploring Ontario — https://www.exploringontario.com/southwest_ontario_region/port_dover_ontario.htmlSupports: Tourism activities, harbour, beach, and the Friday the 13th motorcycle rally.
- Grace United Port Dover — https://www.graceunitedportdover.org/port-dover.htmlSupports: Small-town character, tourism, harbour, beaches, and local attractions.