Turkey Point Ontario Map

About Turkey Point, Ontario

Turkey Point is a compact rural community in Norfolk, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Turkey Point is located at 42.6937°N, 80.3279°W.

Turkey Point slumbers on the northern edge of Lake Erie, a place where the air often carries the salty tang of the great lake and the scent of pine needles warms under the afternoon sun. It lies 16.5 km south of Simcoe, ON (from Simcoe, ON: bearing 184°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-south-east of Norfolk County. The land here is a gentle descent towards the water, a mosaic of sandy soil supporting a surprising variety of trees, from the hardy oaks that grip the slopes to the willows that weep at the water's edge. Winding lanes, barely wider than a car, carve through the landscape, disappearing into thickets of cedar and emerging near the scattered cottages that dot the shoreline, their weathered wood a testament to countless summers. Even in the quietest moments, there's a subtle hum of life, the distant cry of gulls or the soft lapping of waves against the sand. This stretch of coast has witnessed more than just the changing seasons; it holds a layered history, from the Indigenous peoples who first navigated these waters to the early settlers drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a livelihood from the lake. For generations, the economy of Turkey Point has been intrinsically tied to the bounty of Lake Erie, a tradition that continues today with local fishing operations and the vibrant seasonal tourism that draws visitors to its beaches and campgrounds. The distinctive character of Turkey Point is also shaped by its position within a region known for its agriculture, with vineyards and fruit farms often visible just beyond the immediate shoreline, their neat rows a counterpoint to the wilder beauty of the lakefront.

About This Turkey Point Map Page

Explore Turkey Point, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.69374, -80.32791. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Turkey Point includes the postal code (N3Y), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Turkey Point is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.