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Home > Travel Canada > Canada Destinations > Norfolk County, Ontario (City)
Norfolk County, Ontario (City)
Canada is a country in the northern half of North America. It is the 2nd largest country in the world in area, after Russia, and has the longest coastline of any country in the world, being next to the Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic Oceans. Canada has the highest mountain range in the whole world. Around 30 million people live in Canada's ten provinces and three territories. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
Norfolk County is a city status, single tier municipal government on the north shore of Lake Erie in southwestern Ontario. The county seat is Simcoe. The population in 2001 was 60,847. The total area is 1606.95 square kilometers and the density is 37.86 inhabitants per square kilometers. Norfolk's history has been closely associated with that of the neighbouring Haldimand County. Norfolk was first created as a county in 1792. In 1800, Haldimand was formed from a portion of Norfolk. The two counties remained separate until 1974, when they were reunited as the regional municipality of Haldimand Norfolk.
Ontario has a mild climate and lengthy growing season, the region has long been the centre of the Tobacco Belt, but many farmers have begun the process of diversifying their crop selections to include Lavendar and Hazelnuts as the tobacco consumption continues to decrease. The area also has an active greenhouse industry. One can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. The city enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers. It is one of the most visited places amongst the most die hard travelers the world over.
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