A Guide to Visiting Prince Edward County, Ontario
Detailed free downloadable guide coming in June 2010.
Prince Edward County, Ontario
You’ll find Prince Edward County halfway between Ottawa and Toronto, and just south of Belleville. The county borders the north shore of Lake Ontario on the Bay of Quinte. If you’re driving on Highway 401 and blink, you might miss the exit.
This is much more than just farm country. You’ll find long, sandy beaches on Lake Ontario, historic towns with beautiful old stone buildings, an Arts Trail which will take you from one delightful gallery to another, a Taste Trail where you’ll find local wineries, regional cuisine and farm stands and first rate easy biking on mostly quiet back roads.
There’s a variety of accommodation to keep travelers on any budget happy. You can rent houses for a week, stay in a B&B, choose a modern inn or a historic hotel, stay at a spa or a winery.
The County’s charms have been appreciated by the locals for years. Increased media coverage is bringing more tourists, especially from the Toronto area. The best time to visit is spring, summer and fall though many of the wineries stay open year round. The shoulder seasons offer better value and better chances of nabbing a reservation at a coveted restaurant, especially on a weekend.
Come for a day, a weekend or a week. There are enough activities to keep the whole family happy.
