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Fabulous Ice-cream in Prince Edward County

Where to find the best Ice Cream

1. Cones & Shakes

Phone: (613) 921-2326

Website https://cones-shakes.business.site/

19 Elks St, Picton

2. Old Greenhouse Ice Cream Shop

Phone: (613) 399-2064

182 Main Street Wellington

Website https://www.ogicecreamshop.com/

3. Slickers Ice Cream

Telephone: (613) 393-5433

232 Main Street, Picton - 271 Main St, Bloomfield

Website http://www.slickersicecream.com/

4. Sunflower Fields Ice Cream Shoppe

Website https://sunflowerfields.ca/

886 County Road 10, Cherry Valley

5. Campbell’s Orchards

Phone: (613) 962-3751

Website https://www.campbellsorchards.com/

1633 County Rd 3, Carrying Place, ON K0K 1L0

6. Orchard Drive Dari-Bar & Grill

Phone: (613) 399-2131

Web: https://m.facebook.com/OrchardDariBar/

460 Wellington Main St, Wellington, Ontario

7. Outerbanks Deli

2052 County Road 18, Picton, ON K0K 2T0

8. The Bean Counter

Phone: (613) 476-1718

Website https://beancountercafe.com/

172 Picton Main Street
Prince Edward County, Canada

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The Grange Vineyards of Prince Edward County

The Grange of Prince Edward is a family-run winery in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Caroline Granger, and now with the help of her daughter Maggie, has spent the last 15 years discovering the great potential of this unique region.

The Grange grows 6 varietals on a 60-acre vineyard; with chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gamay, pinot noir, and cabernet franc. The winery produces only 100% estate-grown and made wines to reflect the region and its distinct style. Watch the video below with Maggie Granger.

https://youtu.be/eU8aD9yHBA0

Covid 19 Hits Ontario Wineries

https://www.orilliamatters.com/national-business/ontario-wineries-hit-hard-as-covid-19-pandemic-stretches-into-second-summer-3804576

Touring the Grange of Prince Edward County

https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/shannon-skinner/prince-edward-county_b_8504334.html

Toronto Life Wine Club, Celebrating the Grange of Prince Edward

https://torontolife.com/food/qa-behind-bottle-winemakers-aprils-toronto-life-wine-club/

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French Fries at J.K. Farm

We roll into the 2021 with a crisp new look. Reflecting on our inaugural season last year, we were extremely pleased with the popularity of the French fry stand. This year we are building on our core menu to include new, prepared foods to take away. Burger kits, pan-ready local fish specialties, and grill-ready marinated steaks, to name a few. As always, our focus is on celebrating all things local and then adding our signature creativity to surprise and delight our guests.

This year the French fry stand at the farm will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00-5:00. Our 2021 season will begin on May 18th and run through Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturdays we will also be at the Wellington Farmers Market. We look forward to seeing you!

Follow us on Instagram for any updates on hours and availability. 


French Fries at your event

Our french fry operation is mobile; consider adding this unique and delicious offering to your next event. It will be sure to please guests of all ages.

Please contact us to provide french fries for your special event.

For more information on J.K. Fries please contact

jkfarm@jamiekennedy.ca 

J.K. Fries are proudly Feast ON certified.

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Lockyer's Country Gardens

Our greenhouses carry an extensive selection of annual and perennial plants and an upper level of thousands of hanging baskets. Our concrete floors make it easy to walk around and take in the beauty, wide selection, variety and upscale size of our plants.

 

The plants are conveniently setup by sun/shade required sun exposure and are laid out alphabetically
to help you locate them easily... Annuals by common name; Perennials by Latin name. We’ve been told
on numerous occasions: “ It's great to have so many colour scheme combinations and varieties all in one place!” and “This is even better than 'Canada Blooms'… and the view is free!”

http://lockyers.com/slideshow.html

Visit our website http://lockyers.com/index.html#welcome

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Trail Estates Winery

This past week we removed most of the textiles covering our vines. We switched from burying with earth a few years ago and the rains this week (and next?) make us thankful for that decision. While it can’t replace the romance of farming dirt (kidding!), it’s still 10-hr days and about 23,000 steps taken! Geotextile crossfit classes anyone? 

The plants are looking healthy. The buds are just at the fuzzy stage so they still have some cold-hardiness — a good thing if temperatures indeed drop again Saturday morning! 

So, while we worry about that, we thought you’d like info on our latest Mixed Packs. Also check out the Pinot Gris Collab pack, at the bottom of this email, put together with the assistance of our friends at Redtail Vineyards and Hubbs Creek Vineyards!

Little Fluffy Clouds
Are Back!

3-PACK: $124 all-in  |  6-PACK: $212 all-in

2020 Little Fluffy Clouds Sparkling - Preview!!!
This wine is ALIVE with bubbles and flavour: Careful opening this one!!!
60% Pinot Gris, 40% Muscat Ottonel. Pressed whole cluster and fermented naturally under temperature control for 2 months. A small amount of juice was added at bottling to obtain a pressure of 3 bar. Dreamlike aromatics of peaches and limes that lift you up high into the clouds. Frothy bubbles with a touch of lime and a creamy leesy finish on the palate.

2020 Pét Nat - Rosé
A fun wine! 92% Riesling, 5% Baco Noir, 3% Cabernet Franc. A wine that fermented naturally, slowly and cooly for 2.5 months before it approached the sugar level appropriate for bottling. Racked 6 times to ensure a clear wine this wine went to bottle with an aim of obtaining 3.5 bar pressure. Still fermenting! Still tinged with delicious sweetness but not cloying. Vibrant red raspberries and cranberries with a pleasant spritz on the palate. Bright and juicy, off-dry (currently 11g/L RS) with light effervescence! 

2017 Foxcroft Chardonnay - Unfiltered
“The charming and natural beauty of a chardonnay originally locked in by a self-reflecting reductive tendency now emerges with full mellifluous smoulder and a honeyed smokiness… a virtuoso performance only made possible by chances taken, through the scientific experimentation of a winemaker with a sense of wonder. This performance of Foxcroft fruit has not been noted before and neither will it be repeated.” 91 PTS – Michael Godel

Shipping (ON & QC) and all Taxes included!

ADD MIXED PACK

MAY WOTM CLUB

Park Bubbles!

Not every region concurs, but the May Wines of The Month will include what we think are three perfect park (or patio) bubbles including the 2019 Radice Lambrusco di Sorbara! 

JUNE WOTM CLUB

Orange Wines!

June will include our latest Orange wines plus Avling Brewery’s Orpheus, featuring our ORNG Skins! 

Limited quantities are available.

Consider signing up for 3+ months to make sure you don’t miss any releases. Sign up for 6 months and get a complimentary hour-long cellar tasting for six ($150+ value) this summer, post-lockdown!

ADD TO CART

Trail Estate Winery
416 Benway Rd., Hillier ON K0K 2J0
647-233-8599

info@trailestate.com

trailestate.com

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Restaurants in Prince Edward County

Burger at Flossie’s Sandwiches

This is a partial list of restaurants in the county

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Prince Edward County - Lets Go and Explore

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Closson Chase Vineyards

Grape Vines at Closson Chase Vineyards

Plan. Pivot. Proceed. Pivot Again

Just as quickly as we began hosting tastings again, our plans have been put on hold. Any in-person tastings have been paused for a 28 day period, in accordance with the latest decision from the Ontario Government. Until lifted, we are happy to host you in inside the purple barn at our Bottle Shop daily from 12-4pm. For your comfort and safety, Curbside Pick-up will also be available during these hours, by calling 343-261-6465 to place your order. We will deliver right to your trunk! 

Online Shopping has never been easier, and it saves you time with shipping right to your door! Free shipping is automatically granted to online orders of 6 bottles or more. We are also providing free local shipping within Hastings & Prince Edward counties with no minimum bottle purchase. 

As the Spring weather arrives, the sun will shine again and growing season will be upon us. Once restrictions have been lifted, we can come together, for safe, socially distanced tastings. We cannot wait to share our exciting plans for the upcoming season... we just need to be patient and diligent for a while longer. 

Thank you for your ongoing patience and support as we all pivot our plans once again. We are all in this together, choose local, stay safe and keep positive. 

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Hiking Trails in Prince Edward County

Prince Edward County is renowned for its great Wineries but its beautiful landscape and scenery are nothing short of breathtaking. There are many Conservation areas and trails for those who really appreciate nature, beauty, and the outdoors.

Hiking is a great pastime for anyone. You can walk, run or bike to these beautiful places. There are many dog-friendly areas too.

Check out these Conservation areas and trails all in Prince Edward County awaiting your enjoyment:

 

Monarch Point Conservation Reserve - a protected area located along the south shore of Prince Edward County on Lake Ontario. The name, “Monarch Point”, is derived from the recognition that the site is within an International Monarch Butterfly Reserve.  https://www.countylive.ca/countys-monarch-point-is-ontarios-newest-conservation-reserve/

MACAULAY MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION AREA – Main, Middle Cut, and Creekside Loop https://www.quinteconservation.ca/en/outdoor-spaces/macaulay-mountain-conservation-area.aspx

MASSASAUGA POINT CONSERVATION AREA https://www.quinteconservation.ca/en/outdoor-spaces/massassauga-point-conservation-area.aspx

HARRY SMITH CONSERVATION AREA https://www.visitpec.ca/business_listings/harry-smith-conservation-area/

BEAVER MEADOW WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA AND BEAVER MEADOW EAST AND WEST LOOKOUT TRAILS https://www.alltrails.com/parks/canada/ontario/beaver-meadow-wildlife-management-area

HJ MCFARLAND CONSERVATION AREA https://www.visitpec.ca/business_listings/h-j-mcfarland-conservation-area/

RUTHERFORD-STEVENS LOOKOUT https://www.inspirock.com/canada/waupoos/rutherford-stevens-lookout-a1276250653

LOYALIST MOUNTAIN PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE http://www.loyalistmountain.ca/

LITTLE BLUFF CONSERVATION AREA – https://www.ontarioconservationareas.ca/component/mtree/conservation-authorities/quinte/little-bluff-conservation-area?Itemid=

SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK: Dunes Beach Day Use area, Dunes Nature Trail, Cedar Sands Trail, West Point Trail, Woodlands Trail, Sandbanks Beach http://www.friendsofsandbanks.org/newsite_2017/2017_dunes_beach.html

LAKE ON THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCIAL PARK https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/lakeonthemountain

PRINCE EDWARD DOG PARK https://www.princeedwarddogpark.org/

PRINCE EDWARD POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE AREA https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-wildlife-areas/locations/prince-edward-point.html

CONSECON MILL DAM CONSERVATION AREA POND AND PARK http://consecon.ca/home/local-attractions/

BIRDHOUSE CITY https://www.facebook.com/BirdhouseCityPEC

DEMORESTVILLE CONSERVATION AREA LOOP https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/demorestville-conservation-area#:~:text=Demorestville%20Conservation%20Area%20Loop%20is,used%20from%20March%20until%20November.

MILLENIUM TRAIL https://www.visitpec.ca/2019/05/29/the-millennium-trail-everything-you-need-to-know/

MAIN TRAIL https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/main-loop-trail

Find Information about all the trails above at:

www.quinteconservation.ca https://www.quinteconservation.ca/en/outdoor-spaces/outdoor-spaces.aspx

www.alltrails.com https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=44.20320437693533&b_tl_lng=-77.83090704956095&b_br_lat=43.998818983769496&b_br_lng=-77.31489295044001

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Best Pizza in Prince Edward County

Pizza at Terra Cello Winery

Enjoy Pizza at Terra Cello Winery in Prince Edward County

Pizza Opening soon. Please check our website weekly for the latest news on when we are firing up our oven. Indoor seating in our tasting room by the fireplace and Tuscany room are ready to have you and your family enjoy some wine, laughs, Italian music and of course, some of the most famous pizza Napoletana outside of Napoli. Please note, for groups of 10 or more, please call at least one day in advance to assure seating is available up until June. For July and August, please reserve your seat at least one week in advance to avoid delays.

Come see why the Food Channel U.S, Nuvo Mag, Chatelaine, Rodgers T.V and yes Even South Korean news has stopped in to see the County’s youngest winery owner, professional winemaker and master pizzaiulo at work in his own winery with some of the most authentic Neapolitan food outside Italy!!

All pizza’s are all made with Imported Italian fine flour and ingredients.
Pizza formaggo rich tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, olive oil  $14.99
Pizza Margherita Fior di latte mozza, D.O.P. sauce, Certified Flour from Napoli, fresh basil, E.V.O.O. 22.80
Da Roma Marinated tender artichoke hearts, mozza, green olives, sauce $19.99
Cynthia- Sauce, fior di latte, Prosciutto Di Parma slices, black Olives organic arugula, Tuscan Olive Oil, 29.80
Americano- Italian thin sliced Pepperoni, mozza, sauce, olive oil 19.99
Corleonese-Roasted red peppers, marinated Italian eggplant strips, soft creamy goatcheese, oregano, oil $24.99
Calabrese- Italian salami, mozza, sauce, green olives, marinated Italian sun dried tomatoes 24.80
Note: ALL pizza’s are 12 inch diameter and are not customizable. Like in Naples the birthplace of Pizza Napoletana made by hand strictly following the traditional Neopolitan rules for pizzaioli

Abby’s pizza-tomato sauce, spinach, creamy goat cheese, sun dried tomato 19.99

2436 County Rd 1, Bloomfield Ontario, K0K 1G0 (Just East of Wilson RD)

NO WINE TASTINGS FOR 2021. WINE FOR PURCHASE BY THE BOTTLE AT TAKEOUT WINDOW or at table with bottle service. SORRY. WE DON”T DO WEDDINGS Call them for Pizza Reservations 613-848-9307

Visit their website http://terracellowinery.com/

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Spring is for Gardening in Prince Edward County

WELCOME TO LOCKYER'S

We are growers and suppliers of premium annual and perennial plants, shrubs, trees, and garden supplies.
Lockyer's has one of the largest on-site greenhouse facilities located in Eastern Ontario. The vast majority
of our plants, flowers, herbs, and vegetables are started from seed or plugs right here on the premises!

We pride ourselves on the high quality, maintenance, and grooming that goes into growing plants for our loyal customers. Each and every plant is personally touched and cared for by our dedicated team of horticulture professionals. We constantly strive to be first with new varieties and types of plants, while providing good customer value. This includes providing large plants and planters that are given lots of space to maximize their growth. Our greenhouses carry an extensive selection of annual and perennial plants and an upper level of thousands of hanging baskets. Our concrete floors make it easy to walk around and take in the beauty, wide selection, variety, and upscale size of our plants.

 The plants are conveniently setup by sun/shade required sun exposure and are laid out alphabetically
to help you locate them easily... Annuals by a common name; Perennials by Latin name. We’ve been told
on numerous occasions: “ It's great to have so many colour scheme combinations and varieties all in one place!” and “This is even better than 'Canada Blooms'… and the view is free!”

332 County Road #1, Picton, ON Contact them at 613-476-5757

Visit their website https://lockyers.com/

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Harvest Review 2020

Harvest Review: 2020 might be Ontario’s best vintage yet

BY JACOB GREENWOOD / WINE + DRINKS / OCTOBER 24TH, 2020 /

2020 is a year for the history books. The international community is focussed on the pandemic and other global issues, making it very easy to overlook what’s happening in our very own backyard. In our Harvest Review series, Quench writers talk to winemakers across the country to find out how they’re handling this year’s unique challenges, from COVID-19 restrictions to climate change and everything in between. We start with Ontario, where the vintage is shaping out to be one of the best yet… though getting it to wine-loving consumers is proving a challenge.

Ontario’s wine industry is a driving economic force within the province. According to “Grape Growers of Ontario”, over 17,000 acres of land in Ontario are covered in tangles of vineyards that account for over 71 percent of Canada’s wine production. The experts responsible for all this wine are at the mercy of mother nature’s ever-changing temperaments when it comes to crafting quality wines.

Ontario winemakers believe this year’s harvest will be one of the best out of recent memory. I spoke with these winemakers about their harvest season, and what their winemaking communities hoping to expect.

Prince Edward County

Nestled closely to Lake Ontario, Prince Edward County is a small but inventive wine-producing region. Home to wineries new and old, the region boasts a wide array of grapes and wines that aren’t found elsewhere in Ontario. Anything from the Rieslings to the Chardonnay grapes, Prince Edward County has them all!

When it comes to this year’s harvest, it seems that the weather coupled with the arrival of COVID-19 made for some ironic circumstances. “Mother nature’s cruel joke this year is that it is one of the best growing seasons we’ve had in recent memory,” said Geoff Webb head winemaker at Black Prince Winery in Picton. “But many wineries don’t have the tank space, due to COVID and not selling as much wine as in normal years… but the quality of what is produced should be outstanding.”

Webb isn’t the only winemaker who believes that the 2020 harvest will be exceptional. Heidi Del-Gatto, co-owner of Del-Gatto Estates, claims the heat of the summer has added fantastic flavour to the grapes from this year’s harvest. “Your fruit is very clean and very sweet, just your grapes might be smaller and yield less juice because of the hot summer and lack of rain.”

Niagara

Niagara has made quite a name for itself in terms of production and quality. Despite being a relatively young region, Niagara winemakers are responsible for the highest wine production in Ontario. They’ve worked to introduce palates to the allure and mastery of Niagara wines.

Like the winemakers of Prince Edward County, Eric Pearson, winemaker at the Konzelmann Estate Winery, says that 2020 has yielded one of the best harvests he’s ever seen. He also points out that mother nature is to thank for the taste of this year’s wines.

Pearson has a specific goal in mind when speaking about Niagara wines. “Of course when it comes to all winemaking regions in Ontario, BC or Quebec, we are trying to make the best wines possible,” said Pearson, “we are trying to introduce that mindset that, you know, good wine does come out of Ontario and Canada, and sometimes you want to open up your cellar to some Canadian wine.”

Pearson spoke about how despite the usual mechanical hardships, and the ever-present uncertainty of mother nature, Niagara’s wineries produce great quality wines from an always expanding repertoire of grapes. He remains happily confident that 2020’s harvest season will yield some of the best from Niagara in years

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

JACOB GREENWOOD IS A FREELANCE WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER WHO FOLLOWED HIS JOURNALISM GOAL AT CARLETON UNIVERSITY. WHEN HE IS NOT LOOKING UP NEW SPICY RECIPES HE IS SEARCHING FOR CREATIVE WAYS TO USE FOOD!

Wine tours in Prince Edward County have started, wineries are open on the weekends Contact us today to schedule your Custom Private Tour. Due to Covid-19 some of the wineries are asking customers to reserve their wine tasting experience in advance.

Reserve your weekend wine tasting tour today to avoid disappointment. See our Prices page for more details. Plan your special day by reviewing the profiles of each winery https://www.princeedwardcountywine.ca/wineries/

Reserve your Tasting Tour

CALL: +1 343-333-0740

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Fishing in Prince Edward County

Walleye

About Us - Specializing in Walleye Fishing on the Bay of Quinte!

Located on the South Shore of the Bay of Quinte in beautiful Prince Edward County, County Shores is a Camper's, Angler's and River's paradise offering a quiet and memorable vacation for all. County Shores is a family operated business owned by Todd and Krista Foster on a Century Farm that has been in the Foster Family for over 10 generations. County Shores is a 22 acre camping resort with over 1300ft of shoreline providing fantastic views of the Bay of Quinte and its legendary sunsets.

For the Camper, we offer large open and shaded grass sites all with great views of the shoreline and water plus the convenience of being a short drive to all Prince Edward County attractions and the world famous Sandbanks Provincial Park. For the Angler, come and fish the world famous Bay of Quinte and Telegraph Narrows for record size Walleye (Pickerel), Pike and Bass all from within the sight of our harbor and docks. For the RVer, we offer large open and level sites for easy RV access, along with pull-thru’s and new 30 amp electricity, all less than 15 kilometers over good paved public roads from Highway 401.

Come and visit County Shores Farms and meet Prince Edward County’s youngest maple syrup producer.  Watch as we turn sap into maple syrup in our wood fired evaporator, right at County Shores Campground. Enjoy southern smoked BBQ ribs, beef brisket sandwiches, pulled pork tacos, and smoked mac ‘n’ cheese, all served with homemade maple BBQ sauce from local food truck, Smokin’ Rednex BBQ Co.

JOIN US FOR WALLEYE FISHING | (613) 476-7290 | R.R. #2 Picton, Ontario, Canada

Our Website https://countyshores.com/

Drive along Foster Road and see our maple sugar bush from the comfort of your own vehicle or stop and walk in (weather permitting) to take a closer look at how the sap is collected and talk to our sugar bush attendant.

County Shores Maple Syrup will be for sale in our campground store along with other local vendors and products.  Oh and don’t forget our farm fresh eggs!

Maple Madness!

March - Every Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Register online - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/march-maple-madness-tickets-144076194777 OR CALL US AT 613-476-7290

We have extended the time period for this Maple Celebration over the course of March to help with social distancing. We are monitoring the local and provincial guidelines to ensure everyone's safety. Each location has a COVID protocol in place. Please remember to dress for the weather!

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

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.

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Craft Breweries in Prince Edward County

Explore 11 Craft Breweries in Prince Edward County

  1. Barley Days Brewery

    Phone: (613) 476-7468 with 8 beers on tap they are open from 11-am - 3 pm Address: 13730 Loyalist Pkwy, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 visit their website https://www.barleydaysbrewery.com/

  2. Fronterra Farm Camp & Brewery

    Opens May 20th, 2021 Phone: +1 800-427-1257 Address: 242 County Rd 27, Consecon, ON K0K 1T0

    Visit their website https://www.fronterra.ca/

  3. Gillingham Brewing Company

    Phone: (416) 892-9646 Beer garden now open, bring your own blankets open from 12-5 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday Address: 1316 Wilson Rd, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0 visit their website https://gillinghambrewing.ca/

  4. 555 Brewing Co

    Phone: (613) 476-5556 open every day from 11:30 - 8 pm Address: 124 Picton Main St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 visit their website https://www.555beer.com/

  5. Lake on the Mountain Brewing Company

    Phone: (613) 476-1321 Address: 11369 Loyalist Pkwy, Prince Edward, ON K0K 2T0 Closed for Tastings at this time Visit their web site https://lakeonthemountainbrewco.com/

  6. Midtown Brewing Company - open every day from 12- 8 pm

    Phone: (613) 399-1001 Address: 266 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0 Visit their website https://midtownbrewingcompany.com/

  7. Matron Fine Beer

    Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11- 5 pm Saturday & Sunday from 12-5 pm Address: 65 BARKER'S LANE, BLOOMFIELD, ONTARIO, K0K1G0

    visit their website https://matronfinebeer.ca/

  8. Parsons Brewing Company

    Open from 12-7 pm every day, Accepting reservations for indoor dining Phone: (613) 476-9977 Address: 876 County Rd 49, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 website https://www.parsonsbrewing.com/

  9. Prince Eddy's Brewing Co.

    Phone: (613) 476-2253 Address: 13 Macsteven Dr, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 TAPROOM + PATIO
    Sun - Thurs • 10-5 pm, Fri + Sat • 10-6 pm Visit their website https://princeeddys.store/

  10. Slake Brewing

    Open from 12-5 pm Wednesday - Sunday Address: 181 Mowbray Rd, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Visit their website https://slakebrewing.com/

  11. STRANGE BREW Beer Studio

    Open every Saturday 12 - 12:01 am

    Address: 371 Chase Rd, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0


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International Woman’s Day

To Celebrate International Women’s Day PEC custom wine tours is offering 50% off all custom wine tours on Thursday, March 11-2021, 35% off all custom wine tours on Friday, March 12th, and 25% off all custom wine tours on Saturday, March 13th.

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Save 10% on all Central & South and Dark Temple Coffee Products!

Save 10% on STC Winter Toques!!

SAVE 10% ON GIFT CARDS!!!

Stone Temple Coffees - Central and South, Ground, Medium Roast, Coffee 1lb/454g

$18.95

Our Central & South is a secret blend of beans yielding a medium body which has an extremely popular flavor. A portion of profits from the sale of this coffee goes towards Coffee Leaf Rust Awareness Program. Stone Temple Coffees is taking great strides in research and development for an eco-friendly bio-spray program. This new program will be able to help coffee farmers fight back against these fungal outbreaks that have been plaguing coffee plantations on a global scale.

This secret blend from sun-soaked lands yields a medium body that’s become one of our most popular flavors. A portion of proceeds will go towards the Coffee Leaf Rust Awareness Program, which helps coffee growers fight the global pandemic of fungal outbreaks affecting plantations around the world.

Cupping Notes: Hazelnut, Carbon, Cacao Nibs, Green Tea, Hops.

Barista Notes: This standard blend has balanced traits and tastes that will please most consumers, making it a great option for any time of day, although it’s hazelnut hints can facilitate great pairings with baked goods and pastries.

Central and South Overview 

 Of all the coffee producing regions in the world, Central and South America are closest to the United States and Canada, making their collective countries a leading player in the caffeinated beverage industry of the Anglo-speaking world. Colombia and Brazil are among the leading global producers of coffee, with tropical climates and large mountain ranges that are ideal conditions for growing coffee, and their beans are a staple in a variety of blends, balancing out the flavor and reducing the cost.  

South and Central American coffee beans are famous for their light to medium body, balance, and clean taste. They are typically sweet, crisp, and lively, with potential traits of spiciness and sparkle. While these are some of the overarching traits used to describe the Pan-American coffee bean, there is actually a wide range of countries in South and Central America, and each one has its own unique culture, history, climate (or climates), and coffee beans.

The range of countries spans from the Portuguese speaking Brazil, to the Caribbean Islands of Jamaica and Haiti, to countries like Mexico, Peru, and Columbia, where Spanish and Indigenous traditions are blended in the arts, cultures, and foodways, including coffee growth.

Coffee is a main export in many of these countries, and a huge component of the workforce is engaged in coffee harvesting for many parts of the year. While North Americans certainly love their coffee, the act of drinking this hot caffeinated beverage is even more of a cultural institution in the tropical, sun-soaked lands south of the United States.

These diverse climates, altitudes, and soil conditions result in a broad spectrum of tastes and aromas, from chocolate to citrus. Coffee growers are starting to process the coffee cherries as well, and sell them as cascara, a practice that has been gaining traction since 2017. Formerly, these cherries were discarded as waste, but growers have started to capitalize on the lightness, brightness, and hint of jasmine that they can add.

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Trail Estates Winery

TRAIL ESTATE WINERY

We let nature guide the winemaking process at our Prince Edward County winery. Winemaker Mackenzie Brisbois aims for honesty inside the bottle—whether it be our Skin-Ferment Riesling, Orange Wine, Pét Nat Sparkling, soulfully complex Unfiltered Chardonnay, or barrel-aged varietals. We use wild ferments (indigenous yeasts) and leave many of our artisanal wines whole and unfiltered without the use of additional enzymes or tannins. Each wine tells the story of site and vintage with unabashed honesty and is never the same year-to-year (nor should it be). Each wine should be surprising, textural and soulful; not predictable. We take this credo to heart and hold back a large ratio of past vintages in our library. As each wine ages, the artisanal nature of each wine becomes apparent. Visit our winery’s newly-opened warm, modern tasting space and try for yourself!

We invite you to visit us in the County!

Trail Estate Winery
416 Benway Rd., Hillier ON K0K 2J0
647-233-8599

info@trailestate.com

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Prince Edward County Wineries

The Following Prince Edward County wineries are open for Wine purchase and Wine Tastings, A small number of the wineries listed with ** are currently suspending wine tastings - Updated March 21, 2021

  1. **Broken Stone Winery open Saturday & Sunday 12-4 pm for pickups only Tastings are currently suspended Call them at 343-600-3993 Visit their website www.brokenstonewinery.com/

  2. Black Prince Winery open from 11 - 5 Sunday to Saturday open for tastings and retail purchases. The pizza oven opens May 1st. Call them at 613-476-4888 visit their website https://www.blackprincewine.com/

  3. By Chadsey‘s Cairns Winery 11 am - 6 pm seven days a week for tastings and retail. Contact them at 613-399-2992 website http://bychadseyscairns.com/

  4. Del-Gatto Estates Winery open from 11 am to 5 pm Saturday & Sunday Contact them at 613-476-8198 visit their website https://www.del-gattoestates.ca/

  5. Domaine Darius open seven days a week from 10:30 am - 6 pm Call them at 416-837-9617

  6. Cape Vineyards - is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm during the springtime wine tastings are served on the patio and require a reservation contact them at 613-476-7770 visit their website https://www.capevineyards.ca/

  7. Casa-Dea Winery & Banquet Hall open Monday - Friday from 11- 4 pm No appointment required, Call them at 613-399-3939 visit their website https://www.casadeaestates.com/

  8. **Closson Chase Vineyards - open Saturday & Sunday 12 - 4 pm Tastings are currently on Hold Contact them at 343-261-6465 visit their website https://www.clossonchase.com/

  9. Exultet Estates Winery - open Friday - Thursday 11 am - 4:30 pm Reservations are required for a wine tasting Contact them at 613-476-1052 Visit their website https://www.exultet.ca/

  10. Grange of Prince Edward Estates Winery - Open Daily from 11 am-5 pm visit their website https://www.grangewinery.com/

  11. **Gravel Hill Vineyards open Sunday to Saturday 12- 4 pm Tasting room is currently closed Contact them at 613-399-1857 visit their website https://gravelhillvineyards.ca/

  12. Harwood Estates Winery open Friday - Thursday 11- 6 pm Tastings are available by appointment only Call them at 1-855-668-9463 Visit their website https://harwood.blog/

  13. **Hillier Creek Estates Winery ** They are Temporarily closed Call them at 613-399- 5114 Visit their website https://www.hilliercreekwinery.ca/

  14. Hinterland Wine Company open 11-5 pm Saturday & Sunday They are taking reservations by email for wine tasting up to 6 people Visit their website https://www.hinterlandwine.com/

  15. Hubbs Creek Vineyard open by appointment visit their website https://hubbscreekvineyard.ca/

  16. Huff Estates Winery open from 11 am - 4 pm daily for tastings from Green zone areas only contact them at 613-393-5802 visit their website https://huffestates.com/

  17. Karlo Estates Winery - open 12 pm -5 pm every day during the month of March, wine tastings are held inside, each area inside the winery has its own ventilation system. Contact them at 613-399-3000 Visit their website https://www.karloestates.com/

  18. Keint-He Winery and Vineyards open 11 am - 5 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday tasting room is open, no appointment is required call them at 613-399- 5308 visit their website https://www.keint-he.ca/

  19. Lacey Estates Winery - open every day from 11 am - 5 pm wine tastings are inside and outside on the patio. Contact them at 613-399-2598 visit their website https://www.laceyestates.com/

  20. Lighthall Vineyards open 10 am -5 pm seven days a week Reservations are required for wine & cheese tastings Contact them at 613-767-9155 Visit their website https://www.lighthallvineyards.com/

  21. Long Dog Vineyard & Winery - open 12 pm - 5 pm everyday wine tastings are inside and outside on the verandah Contact them at 613-476-4140 visit their website http://www.longdog.ca/ email them for wine tasting appointments wine@longdog.ca

  22. Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard - open 11 am - 5 pm There are no reservations required for your personal wine tasting experience Contact them at 613-399-5297 visit their website https://www.normanhardie.com/

  23. **The Old Third Winery - currently closed for the season visit their website http://www.theoldthird.com/

  24. Rose Hall Run Vineyards - open Sunday - Saturday 11 - 5 pm Reservations are required for wine tastings Contact them at 613-399-1183 Visit their website https://www.rosehallrun.com/

  25. Three Dog Winery open from 11 am - 5 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday wine tastings are outside on the lawn and patio and served by the glass or the bottle Contact them at 613-403-4323 visit their winery https://www.threedogwine.com/

  26. **Terra Estates Winery they are currently not open for wine tastings Contact them at 416-420-7332 to place your wine order Visit their website https://www.terraestatewinery.com/

  27. Trail Estates Winery open from 12 pm to 5 pm Friday & Saturday only tastings are inside and outside on the patio. Contact them at 647-233-8599 visit their website https://trailestate.com/

  28. Terra Cello Winery Open weekends in April from 11 - 6 pm Pizza Oven opening soon check the website for updates. Call them at 613-848-9307 Visit their website http://terracellowinery.com/

  29. Traynor Family Vineyard open from 11 am - 5 pm every day reservations for tastings are required Contact them at 1-877-403-4224 visit their website https://traynorvineyard.com/

  30. Sandbanks Estate Winery open from 11 am - 5 pm reservations are required for tastings that are held inside. Starting March 06th enjoy your tasting experience outside by the firepit for an extra fee. Contact the winery at 613-399-1839 visit their website https://www.sandbankswinery.com/

  31. Stanners Vineyard open on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm contact them for your personal tasting experience at 613-661-3361 visit their website https://www.stannersvineyard.ca/

  32. Sugarbush Vineyards & Winery open for wine tastings Saturday & Sunday 12-5 pm by appointment only Call them at 613-399-9000 Visit their website https://www.sugarbushvineyards.ca/

  33. Redtail Vineyards open every day from 10 am - 4 pm contact them at 613-965-0893 wine tastings are held inside the winery. Visit their website https://redtailvineyards.com/

  34. Waupoos Estate Winery open Friday - Sunday 11-4 pm Wine tastings offered to Greenzone residents only Contact them at 613-476-8338 Visit their website https://www.waupooswinery.com/

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Keeping you Safe at Karlo Estates Winery

POSTED: DECEMBER 2, 2020 AT 11:03 AM / BY TIMES / The Wellington Times was founded in 1992. In 2004 Kathleen Sabyan and Rick Conroy acquired the newspaper. In 2017, Corey Engelsdorfer took over as Publisher. The Times remains one of Ontario’s last independently owned community newspapers.

Karlo Estates brings music indoors

Over the past few months, the outdoor music program at Karlo Estates has proven very popular. Local musicians got an opportunity to play in front of an audience, and patrons were able to listen to live music while enjoying a glass of County wine and some tasty snacks. About two months ago, Sherry Karlo and partner Saxe Brickenden began to think about how they might be able to move the music indoors. On the outdoor stage the musician had to be at least 15 feet away from the audience; indoors the musician would have to play from behind a Plexiglas screen. The inside wine lounge is naturally sectioned into a number of smaller areas, and Karlo and Brickenden realized these could be curtained off to provide some separation between people in different “bubbles”. With the curtains closed, patrons inside need not wear a mask as the room itself is essentially masked. Brickenden had the idea that the Plexiglas-enclosed area be kept at negative pressure, so that any aerosols produced by the musician would be ventilated to a purification system, rather than circulating in the lounge. In a flash of inspiration, Karlo came up with another way to keep everyone safer. “Sherry’s innovation was to treat each area like a hospital room. We want each of the rooms to be autonomous from a ventilation standpoint,” says Brickenden. This meant that each area had to have its own inflow and cold air return, with the musician area having slightly larger ducting to maintain negative pressure. “Nobody’s air is mixing with anyone else’s air, so now you have your own bubble of air that’s being filtered and sterilized and removed,” explains Karlo.

It was a complex and expensive change, with the contractor describing it as a spaghetti of ductwork. “The cold air return goes through the best purification system we’ve got, and one that is widely used in hospitals. There’s ultraviolet and a HEPA filter that exponentially drops the number of potential COVID viruses in the space. This is the new reality. We want to be the safest fun space in the County, so that means we’re going to have to use technology, not just wait for things to change,” says Brickenden. Having a new ventilation system is one thing; ensuring that it does the job is another, and this is where an air quality sensor designed by Alan Majer of AirQ.ca comes in. Majer has been working at the intersection of business and technology after graduating with a Master’s degree in business. He worked for more than a decade in a think tank run by Don Tapscott before starting his own business to look at devices in the home that could be connected to the Internet of things, and then he started making prototype devices for start-up companies. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, he began to think about how the virus spreads, and he realized that lingering exhaled air could be a good indicator of risk. He first used commercially available carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors to detect exhaled air, but soon realized he had to make his own sensors to detect particles in the air as well. “I had to do a lot of research into what is the relevant particle size. As particles get around under 10 microns, they can stay in the air for minutes or even hours. Our particle sensor measures that 10 micron category, which is really a key factor for spread. The particle sensor does not detect COVID within the air. What it is useful for is understanding how good your filtering system is. You measure the intake of the filtering system and you measure the air it’s putting out and look at the difference. All the data is logged and you can see how it changes with time. The more fresh air you are bringing into a space, the less chance you have stale exhaled air hanging around, and really that’s how COVID spreads, one person breathing in another person’s exhaled air,” says Majer.

Majer’s device is palm sized and a couple of centimetres thick. It continuously measures the air quality in Karlo’s wine lounge and early indications show the new ventilation and purification system is removing almost all the small particles. In addition the UV system kills over 90 per cent of airborne viruses. “You can feel safe here. There’s great quality air and a team looking after you with COVID protocols and great hospitality,” says Karlo. The winery is only advertising to locals, and only using local musicians within the space, factors that are important as COVID-19 cases are very low here. “We want to make sure if we are asking people to come inside, they are in the safest space possible,” says Karlo. As always, there’s no cover charge for music nights in the lounge. Although the lounge has a nominal capacity of 50 people, typically there are no more than 25 in total at any given time. But Karlo and Brickenden are considering ways to give people the Karlo experience at home. “We’re looking at live-streaming the music, so we can share this great Canadian content with our neighbours and with people who can’t come to the County right now. They can order wine online, they can get a curated charcuterie box from us and turn on great Canadian music, and have the Karlo experience from the comfort of their own home,” says Karlo.

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