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Important Notice about our Swim Program

We are changing our swim lesson program from the Red Cross to Lifesaving Society.
This change will take place in our Spring Session which starts after March Break.

Why the change? Here are the benefits of switching:
• Levels are more attainable and include fun items, while continuing to improve on skills
• More focus on survival skills and swimming ability versus perfect strokes
• Practical application of water safety in the water
• Leads seamlessly into the Society’s lifesaving training and leadership awards
• Municipalities in our surrounding area have already changed to the Lifesaving Program, therefore all pools in our area will be teaching the same program, and so there will be consistency with levels and less confusion if your child has taken lessons elsewhere.

Simcoe Seniors’ Centre 50+ Club

Simcoe Seniors Centre

The Simcoe Seniors’ Centre 50+ Club provides a variety of programs to ensure that the 50+ community of Norfolk County has comradeship and activities that enhance their lifestyle and promote healthy living.

Norfolk County has worked with the Seniors Centre leadership to move furniture and supplies to the group’s new home at the Simcoe Recreation Centre, from their former location on Pond Street.

 Member Information

  • The Simcoe Seniors’

Birthday Party Packages

Let’s throw a party! Rent the floor at the Simcoe Recreation Centre for a fun-filled Birthday Party. Our staff will take care of all the details to make your child’s birthday one to remember! Parties include 1 party host, floor rental, party decorations, and structured games and activities. Staff will facilitate a fun and active birthday party experience! Max 10 children (including the birthday child), ages 4-12. All parties must be pre-paid at the time of booking.

Commemorative Bench Program

Park Bench

The Commemorative  Bench Program allows the public to pay tribute to a loved one by donating and dedicating a park bench or tree on County property, including:

  • Parks
  • Open spaces
  • Port Dover Pier, along Harbour Street to Main Street
  • Trails
  • Cemeteries.

While paying tribute to individuals is important and may enhance one’s experience in a location, these areas are extremely important to all users.

50 Plus Groups

seniors laughing

Groups of active seniors aged 50 years and over meet regularly for recreational activities such as cards, potluck dinners, outings and entertainment. 

 

 

Tourism Directional Signage Program

Norfolk County’s Tourism Directional Signage Program is designed to achieve several objectives on Norfolk County municipal roads, including:

  • Elevate Norfolk County’s image as a tourist destination
  • Inform road users of Norfolk County’s tourism operations and attractions
  • Provide roadway directions to Norfolk County tourism operations
  • Increase the frequency and quantity of tourist visits
  • Present road users with consistent tourism signage information
  • Implement a customer service approach to the management and delivery of tourism signage
  • Protect the safety of road users

Policy

Norfolk County’s Tourism Directional Signage Policy outlines in detail the aspects of this program, who is eligible, and how to participate.

Tax Increment Program

The purpose of the Rehabilitation Tax increment Based Grant Program is to encourage the remediation, rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of downtown/brownfield properties to help offset the cost of rehabilitating only where that rehabilitation results in an increase in assessment value and property taxes increase on these properties.

POLICY STATEMENT

Norfolk County’s Community Improvement Plan establishes a framework for Norfolk County to support and implement programs that may be utilized to encourage the maintenance, rehabilitation and redevelopment of the county.

Tourism Marketing Partner Benefits

Join more than 250 Marketing Partners who collaborate annually with Norfolk County’s Tourism & Economic Development office to help promote their businesses and investment in the community as a whole. By working together, this innovative marketing partnership has won provincial and national marketing awards — not only for tourism promotions but for agricultural and economic development initiatives as well.

What is a Tourism Marketing Partner?

Marketing Partners help to drive Norfolk County’s marketing plan for tourism, agriculture and industrial growth, by investing in the partnership program and contributing financially to cooperative advertising and promotional initiatives.

Norfolk County Trails

Lynn Valley Trail

Trails are an integral component of healthy communities which provide health, environmental, economic, and social benefits. Trails also conserve open space, separate walking and bicycling from vehicle traffic (except in on-road bicycle lanes) promote public health through exercise, and provide wildlife corridors.

Trails are located throughout Norfolk County. Networks of trails begin in Simcoe, the county’s largest urban centre; and Turkey Point, which is a bit off the beaten track.