Guidebook for Prince Edward County
Food Scene
Delicious food cooked on a woodfire grill, fun atmosphere and great service. Recommended for dinner. @flameandsmith
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Flame + Smith
106 Bloomfield Main StDelicious food cooked on a woodfire grill, fun atmosphere and great service. Recommended for dinner. @flameandsmith
Fun, quirky and located directly on Lake on Ontario with an unbeatable view. The food and cocktails are top notch; check out their website for a calendar of events including live music and yoga classes. Recommended for weekend brunch, lunch, dinner, or just a drink on the ‘steps’ overlooking the waves. @thedrake
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Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf StFun, quirky and located directly on Lake on Ontario with an unbeatable view. The food and cocktails are top notch; check out their website for a calendar of events including live music and yoga classes. Recommended for weekend brunch, lunch, dinner, or just a drink on the ‘steps’ overlooking the waves. @thedrake
Pub/brewery serving craft beer and a small seasonal menu. Recommended for lunch and dinner. @midtownbrewingcompany
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Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StPub/brewery serving craft beer and a small seasonal menu. Recommended for lunch and dinner. @midtownbrewingcompany
Extensive beer list with a surprisingly diverse menu in a laid back setting. Recommended for lunch, or dinner on live music nights. @thecountycanteen
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The County Canteen
279 Main St WExtensive beer list with a surprisingly diverse menu in a laid back setting. Recommended for lunch, or dinner on live music nights. @thecountycanteen
Head to Slickers County Ice Cream on the main street in Bloomfield or Picton, for handmade traditional and unique flavours like strawberry and ‘campfire’.
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Slickers County Ice Cream Ltd
271 Bloomfield Main StHead to Slickers County Ice Cream on the main street in Bloomfield or Picton, for handmade traditional and unique flavours like strawberry and ‘campfire’.
Stop by The Brake Room at 34 Dundas Street East in Belleville for ‘Pilot’ coffee. Feel free to bring your bicycle for a tune up as well.
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The Brake Room
34 Dundas St EStop by The Brake Room at 34 Dundas Street East in Belleville for ‘Pilot’ coffee. Feel free to bring your bicycle for a tune up as well.
Delicious home-made cheddar cheese in all types of flavours.
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Black River Cheese
913 County Rd 13Delicious home-made cheddar cheese in all types of flavours.
New, hip Pub in Bloomfield with lively atmosphere. Morning coffee, lunch and dinner. Try the fried chicken. @bloomfieldpublichouse
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Bloomfield Public House
257 Bloomfield Main StNew, hip Pub in Bloomfield with lively atmosphere. Morning coffee, lunch and dinner. Try the fried chicken. @bloomfieldpublichouse
Authentic Mexican in the County! On the main strip in Wellington.
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La Condesa
298 Wellington Main StAuthentic Mexican in the County! On the main strip in Wellington.
Beautiful brunch spot in a restored Picton hotel on Main Street. Make a reservation.
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The Royal Hotel
247 Picton Main StBeautiful brunch spot in a restored Picton hotel on Main Street. Make a reservation.
Seasonal Spanish tapas, cocktails, and local wines. A new-ish hot spot in Picton!
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Bocado
252 Picton Main StreetSeasonal Spanish tapas, cocktails, and local wines. A new-ish hot spot in Picton!
Seafood, seafood, seafood! Make a reservation and enjoy fresh oysters, fish and chips, lobster rolls, etc.
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Sand and Pearl Oyster Bar
1705 County Rd 12Seafood, seafood, seafood! Make a reservation and enjoy fresh oysters, fish and chips, lobster rolls, etc.
Popular Bloomfield spot with fun vibe and vegan/vegetarian options.
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Bermuda PEC
275 Bloomfield Main StPopular Bloomfield spot with fun vibe and vegan/vegetarian options.
555 Brewing Co
124 Picton Main StBeer AND pizza! Place your take-out order in advance.
Beautiful market and casual lunch spot. Try the spicy eggplant sandwich or burger!
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Flossie’s Sandwich Parlor
1317 Wilson RdBeautiful market and casual lunch spot. Try the spicy eggplant sandwich or burger!
Location location location! Lively patio overlooking Lake Ontario. (reservations required).
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The Lakeside Motel
349 Wellington Main StLocation location location! Lively patio overlooking Lake Ontario. (reservations required).
Old school, colourful diner with excellent breakfast and milkshakes.
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The Vic Café
166 Picton Main StOld school, colourful diner with excellent breakfast and milkshakes.
Onesta
Fresh pasta and focaccia. Need I say more? Dine in or grab and go.
Hartley's Tavern
19 Elizabeth StMoody bar and creative menu with food sourced locally.
Southern Italian food in the County! This popular Toronto restaurant recently opened a location in Picton.
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7 Numbers Picton (Southern Italian cuisine)
0 Main St WSouthern Italian food in the County! This popular Toronto restaurant recently opened a location in Picton.
Great breakfast spot overlooking the Picton Harbour.
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The Lighthouse Restaurant
33 Bridge StGreat breakfast spot overlooking the Picton Harbour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Feel like dancing the night away? This is the spot for you, especially if you like live music. Buy tickets in advance. Pro tip: It can be difficult to get a taxi home from the Hayloft. Take the late night shuttle to Bloomfield and then grab a taxi (15 minute drive to Studio405). See www.thehayloftdancehall.com
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The Hayloft
344 Salmon Point RdFeel like dancing the night away? This is the spot for you, especially if you like live music. Buy tickets in advance. Pro tip: It can be difficult to get a taxi home from the Hayloft. Take the late night shuttle to Bloomfield and then grab a taxi (15 minute drive to Studio405). See www.thehayloftdancehall.com
The ‘big purple barn’ winery specializes in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Order a flight and sit in the stunning garden overlooking the pristine vineyard. @clossonchasevineyards
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Closson Chase Vineyards
629 Closson RdThe ‘big purple barn’ winery specializes in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Order a flight and sit in the stunning garden overlooking the pristine vineyard. @clossonchasevineyards
Order the wicker basket picnic lunch (with a local cheese and charcuterie board) and a bottle of wine and tour the grounds to pick a vista overlooking the vineyard. This ‘estate’ winery is proud to grow and produce all of it’s own grapes and wines. @grangewinery
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Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards and Estate Winery
990 Closson RdOrder the wicker basket picnic lunch (with a local cheese and charcuterie board) and a bottle of wine and tour the grounds to pick a vista overlooking the vineyard. This ‘estate’ winery is proud to grow and produce all of it’s own grapes and wines. @grangewinery
The one-stop-shop for delicious sparkling wine in the County. Enjoy the beer garden-style outdoor seating and visit with the resident roosters. They have some fancier wines, but we love the affordable Whitecap, which is light and fruity, and their new cider. This is a lively spot on weekends. @hinterlandwine
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Hinterland Wine Company
1258 Closson RdThe one-stop-shop for delicious sparkling wine in the County. Enjoy the beer garden-style outdoor seating and visit with the resident roosters. They have some fancier wines, but we love the affordable Whitecap, which is light and fruity, and their new cider. This is a lively spot on weekends. @hinterlandwine
Visit the historic apple house from the 1850s to do a tasting or relax in the grand barn overlooking the lake - both spots are super idyllic. We love this year’s release of Rose.
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By Chadsey's Cairns
17432 Loyalist PkwyVisit the historic apple house from the 1850s to do a tasting or relax in the grand barn overlooking the lake - both spots are super idyllic. We love this year’s release of Rose.
Make sure to ask for a wine tasting and small food pairing which you can enjoy in the rustic barn or on the sundeck. Take a walk through the grounds to the small bridge over the creek. We love the Quintus (5 Bordeaux blend) and red Port. @karloestateswinery
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Karlo Estates
561 Danforth RdMake sure to ask for a wine tasting and small food pairing which you can enjoy in the rustic barn or on the sundeck. Take a walk through the grounds to the small bridge over the creek. We love the Quintus (5 Bordeaux blend) and red Port. @karloestateswinery
Stop in this winery for the award winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Grab an Adirondack chair overlooking their expansive rows of grapes. @rosehall_run
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Rosehall Run Vineyards Inc
1243 Greer RdStop in this winery for the award winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Grab an Adirondack chair overlooking their expansive rows of grapes. @rosehall_run
If you like cider, County Cider is a must stop (and sip). Put your name on the waiting list for the restaurant overlooking Lake Ontario while you do a tasting in the restored barn. They have a variety of fun cider flavours but our favourite is the Waupoos Cider. @countycider
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The County Cider Company
657 Bongards CrossroadIf you like cider, County Cider is a must stop (and sip). Put your name on the waiting list for the restaurant overlooking Lake Ontario while you do a tasting in the restored barn. They have a variety of fun cider flavours but our favourite is the Waupoos Cider. @countycider
The County’s first winery, Waupoos offers a large selection of wines. We love to grab a glass to walk the grounds or to sit on the deck overlooking Lake Ontario. @waupoosestateswinery
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Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant
3016 County Road 8The County’s first winery, Waupoos offers a large selection of wines. We love to grab a glass to walk the grounds or to sit on the deck overlooking Lake Ontario. @waupoosestateswinery
This new-ish family run craft brewery offers excellent flights and a friendly atmosphere. We like to sit by the campfire in the late afternoon. @parsonsbrewing
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Parsons Brewing Company
876 County Rd 49This new-ish family run craft brewery offers excellent flights and a friendly atmosphere. We like to sit by the campfire in the late afternoon. @parsonsbrewing
Prince Eddy's Brewing Company
13 Macsteven DrFun vibe, great beer!
Great beer inspired by local ingredients. Picnic tables in the sun and off the beaten path.
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Matron Fine Beer
65 Barker LnGreat beer inspired by local ingredients. Picnic tables in the sun and off the beaten path.
Slake Brewing
181 Mowbray RdBeer and an incredible view. This is a sunset spot.
Entertainment & Activities
Over 100 years old, the not-for-profit Regent Theatre is a County staple, showing both movies and satellite broadcasts of live theatre. See www.theregenttheatre.org
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The Regent Theatre
224 Picton Main StOver 100 years old, the not-for-profit Regent Theatre is a County staple, showing both movies and satellite broadcasts of live theatre. See www.theregenttheatre.org
Pick your own apples and explore the farm, or just pick up a freshly made apple pie. There are tractor rides, corn mazes and other activities for the kiddies in the fall.
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The Campbell's Orchard & Country Market
1633 County Rd 3Pick your own apples and explore the farm, or just pick up a freshly made apple pie. There are tractor rides, corn mazes and other activities for the kiddies in the fall.
A classic County experience. Bring pillows and blankets and watch a couple of flicks alfresco. See www.mustangdrive-in.com
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Mustang Drive-In
1521 Prince Edward County Rd 1A classic County experience. Bring pillows and blankets and watch a couple of flicks alfresco. See www.mustangdrive-in.com
Lively music venue in a rustic barn in Cherry Valley. Purchase tickets in advance.
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The Hayloft
344 Salmon Point RdLively music venue in a rustic barn in Cherry Valley. Purchase tickets in advance.
Sunflower fields and ice cream. What more can you ask for? Visit from mid-July to mid-August.
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Sunflower Fields
886 County Rd 10Sunflower fields and ice cream. What more can you ask for? Visit from mid-July to mid-August.
Parks & Nature
Located at the end of Massassauga Road (turn left out of the Studio405 driveway and go straight), this 60 acre conservation area with nature trails and beach access is ideal for walking, jogging and dipping your feet in the water.
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Massassauga Point Conservation Area
Located at the end of Massassauga Road (turn left out of the Studio405 driveway and go straight), this 60 acre conservation area with nature trails and beach access is ideal for walking, jogging and dipping your feet in the water.
The world's largest baymouth barrier dune formation, Sandbanks has three beautiful white sand beaches. The Outlet Beach on the East Lake is the most popular and can get very busy so either go early or around 4:00 p.m. and stay for the gorgeous sunsets. Also visit Dunes Beach for unique sandy hills and views, and Lakeshore Beach for the waves - both are located on the West Lake.
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Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12The world's largest baymouth barrier dune formation, Sandbanks has three beautiful white sand beaches. The Outlet Beach on the East Lake is the most popular and can get very busy so either go early or around 4:00 p.m. and stay for the gorgeous sunsets. Also visit Dunes Beach for unique sandy hills and views, and Lakeshore Beach for the waves - both are located on the West Lake.
Great spot for a picnic overlooking the Bay of Quinte and Glenora Ferry.
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Lake on the Mountain
Great spot for a picnic overlooking the Bay of Quinte and Glenora Ferry.
Pebble stone beach with food trucks. Entry fee during the summer.
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Wellington Beach
Pebble stone beach with food trucks. Entry fee during the summer.
Getting Around
Closson Road Cycles
690 Closson RdSpotlight Limousine
6759 ON-62Essentials
Rossmore Stop
5529 ON-62Mini grocery store with most basic grocery items and a Canada Post office.
The Green Root
5529, Unit C ON-62Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and organic speciality store.
Despite being a small store, it has a decent selection of wine and beer, including local County wines.
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LCBO
RossmoreDespite being a small store, it has a decent selection of wine and beer, including local County wines.
Metro
110 Front St NLarge grocery store with LCBO across the street.
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Dewe's Your Independent Grocer
400 Dundas St ELarge grocery store with LCBO across the street.
Shopping
Picton
Bloomfield
Beautiful and large shop in an old church in Carrying Place.
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The County Emporium
2522 County Rd 64Beautiful and large shop in an old church in Carrying Place.
Pre-order a picnic basket or pick up some freshly baked goods and higher-end grocery items.
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Agrarian Market
4 Lake StPre-order a picnic basket or pick up some freshly baked goods and higher-end grocery items.
Stop in here on your way to Sandbanks Beach to pick up some fresh focaccia, hummus, spritzers, beer, etc.
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Bloomfield Public House
257 Bloomfield Main StStop in here on your way to Sandbanks Beach to pick up some fresh focaccia, hummus, spritzers, beer, etc.
We love the Saturday morning Wellington Farmers’ Market at the United Church on Main Street.
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Wellington Farmers' Market
15786 Wellington Main StWe love the Saturday morning Wellington Farmers’ Market at the United Church on Main Street.
KOKITO
283 Bloomfield Main StCute store with a baby/kid focused shop next door.
Stop in this quirky and fun barn shop on the way to the beach.
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The Local Store - PEC
768 County Rd 12Stop in this quirky and fun barn shop on the way to the beach.