Fort Norfolk (Norfolk County, Ontario)Normandale FurnaceCliff Site1798 Backhouse MillLong Point Provincial ParkRyerson's Island
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Port Rowan

Port Rowan is a town in Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada of about 1,102 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit: 11 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 parks. The must-see places are Fort Norfolk (Norfolk County, Ontario), Normandale Furnace and Cliff Site.

42.6168° N, 80.4664° WPop. 1,102

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km49
Must-see48
Notable183
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort Norfolk (Norfolk County, Ontario), fort near Port Rowan
Must-see

Fort Norfolk (Norfolk County, Ontario)

Fort · 17 km

Must-see

Normandale Furnace

Heritage site · 21 km

Must-see

Cliff Site

Heritage site · 36 km

Places near Port Rowan by type

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One day from Port Rowan

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:41 pm

87 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Port Rowan
  2. 1798 Backhouse Millheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fort Norfolk (Norfolk County, Ontario)fort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cliff Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ryerson's Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Long Point Provincial Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Port Rowan
Today’s loopPort RowanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Port Rowan?

Fort Norfolk (Norfolk County, Ontario) (fort, about 17 km), Normandale Furnace (heritage site, about 21 km), 1798 Backhouse Mill (heritage site, about 5 km), Long Point Provincial Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Cliff Site (heritage site, about 36 km), Turkey Point Provincial Park (nature spot, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Port Rowan?

49 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 7 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Port Rowan?

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, about 21 km by road; Saint Michael's Catholic Church (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Port Rowan?

Crystal Lake, about 35 km by road; St. Josephs Lake (42 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Port Rowan?

Start in Port Rowan, visit 1798 Backhouse Mill, then Fort Norfolk (Norfolk County, Ontario), then Cliff Site, then Ryerson's Island, then Long Point Provincial Park, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.