Turkey Point Beach
Turkey Point Beach is a popular two-kilometre sandy stretch of beach on the shore of Lake Erie within Turkey Point Provincial Park and overlooking Long Point Bay. Despite being one of Norfolk County’s top destinations in summer, this family-friendly beach is a small, intimate spot.
Discover some of the best camping, swimming and outdoor fun along the warm waters of Lake Erie. The beach provides all the basic amenities like washrooms, a playground and picnic areas for day use visitors and comfort stations with showers for campers. There is also a designated dog exercise area.
Turkey Point Beach
How to get to Turkey Point Beach
Location: Turkey Point Road, Simcoe
By car: The beach has a paid main parking lot. Paid parking is also available along Cedar Drive. Find free street parking on Ordnance Drive, about 15 minutes south.
By transit: Ride Norfolk operates on-demand service Monday to Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Request a trip through the website or mobile app. Take the bus to 2 Turkey Point Road, a five-minute walk from the beach.
Know before you go
The operating season at Turkey Point Beach runs from early May to late October.
The beach features a designated, buoyed safety section to keep kids swimming in the shallow water, however there is no lifeguard on duty. Personal flotation devices for swimmers are available from the parking lot entrance (with a refundable deposit).
Things to do at Turkey Point Beach
Discover more activities and experiences.
Enjoy a swim
Spend the day swimming or beachcombing in the crystalline waters of Lake Erie. Turkey Point Beach has a designated, buoyed safety section to keep kids swimming in the shallow water.
Get out on the water
Rent canoes, kayaks, standup paddleboards, flyboards, jet boats or deck boats from Waveline Rentals. This premium waterfront company features Ontario’s largest fleet of Sea-Doos.
Explore the area
Take a ride on a bird watching boat cruise around Long Point, visit Long Point Eco-Adventures to ride their zipline canopy tours or stay in their unique glamping accommodations.
Go birdwatching
Bring your binoculars and view waterthrush, warblers, Acadian Flycatchers and other birds. Birdwatchers flock to this area during the seasonal spring and fall migrations.
Set up camp
Enjoy camping in one of 235 spacious, flat campsites. Most sites are tree-lined and private, with showers and bathrooms located near the campgrounds.
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Interesting facts about Turkey Point Beach
Settled in the 1790s, this stretch of shoreline was referred to as “Ontario’s Riviera” for its beautiful beaches and warm waters.
Originally called Charlottesville, the village at Turkey Point was an important commercial hub in Upper Canada due to its courthouse, law offices, registry offices and hotels. This all changed when the courthouse burned down in 1815 and the seat of Norfolk County was moved to Vittoria.
Since then, Turkey Point has become a popular tourist destination known for the expansive Turkey Point Provincial Park and gorgeous family-friendly beaches.
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Last updated: July 23, 2025