PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Prince Edward County is located in Southern Ontario on a large irregular headland or littoral at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, just west of the head of the St. Lawrence River. This headland (officially named Prince Edward County in 1792) is surrounded on the north and east by the Bay of Quinte. As the Murray Canal now connects the bay to Lake Ontario across the only land connection, the county is technically an island.

The county’s relatively mild climate due to the influence of Lake Ontario has led to the establishment of about 40 wineries and close to 12 craft breweries; as a result, Prince Edward County is one of Ontario’s newest designated vinicultural areas. The lake effect from Lake Ontario results in heavier snowfall than in neighboring counties.

Indian Point of Cressy Point, the easternmost point of Prince Edward County, and entrance to the Bay of Quinte.
Prince Edward County is an island community encompassing approximately 1,000 square kilometers (390 sq mi), with over 500 kilometers (310 mi) of shoreline with beaches and limestone-rich soil.

Prince Edward County includes the population centers of Picton and Wellington and the communities of Ameliasburg, Bloomfield, Carrying Place, Cherry Valley, Consecon, Cressy, Demorestville, Fawcettville, Glenora, Hillier, Lake On The Mountain, Milford, Mountain View, Northport, Rednersville, Rosehall, Rossmore, Salmon Point, Waupoos, Waupoos Island, West Lake, Wondrous, and Yerexville.

Here is a small list of what Prince Edward County has to offer when you are not touring the Wineries or Breweries.

1. Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory visit their website https://peptbo.ca/

2. Lake on the Mountain - Tranquil lake with no obvious water source, popular for angling for bass, pike & sunfish, 60 meters above Lake Ontario with views towards the Bay of Quinte, the Glenora Ferry, and the north shore Address: 296 County Road # 7 Picton Ontario K0K 2T0

3. Sandbanks Provincial Park - Sandbanks Provincial Park is a provincial park located on Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County near Picton, Ontario, Canada. Address 3004 County Rd 12, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 visit their website http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/sandbanks

4. Floralora Flowers - Seasonally inspired floral design and sustainably run-cut flower farm. Weddings, special events, local delivery, wholesale Visit their website http://www.floraloraflowers.com/

5. Millennium Trail - The Millennium Trail is a 40+-km multi-use trail perfect for hiking, biking or even horseback riding. Stretching from Carrying Place to Picton http://pectrails.ca/trail-info/trail-map/

6. Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co. Address: 4309 County Road 8, Prince Edward, ON K0K 2T0 Phone: (613) 476-5755 At Fifth Town, we believe in honestly expressing the beautiful Prince Edward County terroir with which we are blessed. Whether it is the cow milk from Jean’s farm down the road on County Road 7 or the goat milk from the Leroux family farm an hour away, we craft something truly authentic that connects us to the land we live on, giving us a taste, sense, and pride of place. website https://fifthtown.ca/

7. Littlejohn Farm - An Agritourism Destination  in the county, teaching people where their food comes from Address: 908 County Rd 10, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Phone: (647) 716-7737 Visit their website https://www.littlejohnfarm.com/

8. Fiddlehead Farm - Feeding you is making the world a better place

   Visit their website https://www.fiddlehead-farm.ca/

9. Lockyer's Country Gardens - Garden center in Prince Edward, Ontario Address: 332 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Phone: (613) 476-5757 Visit their website http://lockyers.com/

10. Rutherford-Stevens Lookout - Park in Prince Edward Visit their website https://www.quinteconservation.ca/en/index.aspx

11. Lalaland Glass Studio - Each piece of glass is hand-crafted in my studio in beautiful Prince Edward County, Offering Workshops, and Online classes. Featuring Soap dishes, jewelry, candleholders, and artwork for sale. Address: 2317 Prince Edward County Road #1 (aka Scohari Road) Phone: 613-393-1307 website https://lalalandglassstudio.com/

12. Millefleurs - All natural Honey, Soaps, Body Butter, Tea, Pepper, Lavender Buds,Essential Oils, and much more. Address: 17461 Loyalist Parkway Prince Edward County Phone: +1 (613) 745-1602 Website https://millefleursstore.square.site/home

13. Melody’s Garden - Handcrafted, small-batch natural skin & hair care products, mineral makeup, lipsticks, organic soaps & 100% beeswax candles Phone: 613-476-0423 Purchase her products at the Good Place 153 Wellington Main St, Wellington Visit her website https://melodysgarden.com/melodys-garden-products/

14. WELLINGTON FARMERS' MARKET - open on May 22/21. The Market will run on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, rain or shine. The Market is located in the parking lot of the United Church, 245 Main St., in Wellington, Ont.