Art to be Enjoyed

  • Melt Studio - Susan Wallis - Encaustic Artist showcasing local talent in a converted barrack gallery at Base 31

  • Andara Gallery - Andrew Csafordi & Tara Wilkinson

  • Arts on Main - County co-op, all local, all the time, plus the person on staff is a resident artist with work on display within the gallery. Ask them to show off their work!

  • The Local Store - this is THE local store. A well rounded representation of the craft & artistry here in Prince Edward County. Loft gallery, antique finds, bat nests, hand creams..

  • Hatch Gallery - industrial that breathes. Give the owner David Hatch a call or send an e-mail ahead of your visit. He will arrange to have the space open as he has limited hours.

  • Oeno Outdoor Structure Garden is at the best it’s ever been! Head over to Huff Estates, purchase a chilled bottle of bubbly (they will supply the glasses). To be enjoyed while strolling the manicured grounds as well as the indoor gallery: Oeno.

  • Handworks - Tammy Love - downtown Bloomfield. Walk around her yard, take in the handmade repurposed window sheds containing rotating artist displays & antique shopping. What an experience. Right across the street from Bloomfield Public Market, this is your coffee in hand simple stroll in downtown Bloomfield requirement. Enjoy.

Morning Ideas

Grab a coffee & GO

This is the time for your good camera to tag along

  • Millenium Trail - time for a good ol’ fashion walk on an old railway bed. Reimagined into an inclusive 46km trail system connecting the County. Whether it be on foot, with a stroller, to walk the dog, by pedal bike or electric bike, this trail is pleasantly unexpected.

    With wine in mind, it conveniently runs through Hillier region. Start near Stanners Vineyard - zoom in to the right, you’ll see the trail cut through the road. There is a parking lot, washroom facility, bike repair (self serve station), set off heading South East.

    Start in Bloomfield: for coffee mornings or beers day, all close to the Millenium Trail. The bumpy drive into Matron Fine Beers, crosses an opening to the trail. All My Friends Beer Co. is in the neighbourhood. Since it may be morning still, Citizen Frances comes through for upscale coffee. lattes, flat whites and sandwiches made to go. Quaint shop, locally owned, with vintage finds to peruse.

  • Cressy Horn Trip - take a drive, head East, to enjoy this hour long round trip. Whether you head out of Picton on County Rd 8 or you follow the shoreline along loyalist parkway & up towards Lake on the Mountain, the peninsula brings you full circle. Stop safely along the roadside to capture breathtaking views, noting the limestone bluffs you ascend & descend along the route.

  • The Long Point Way - County Rd 13, don’t stop until it ends @ PEPtBO. This scenic, lengthy drive takes you away from the hustle & bustle while gifting you shorelines, bluff views, two conservation areas, a lighthouse, & wildlife galore. PECish bakery, Vickie’s Veggies, Ben’s Blooms are all out this direction, with Little Bluff providing a cool dip in Lake Ontario. This area allows you to mix & match rural serenity & supporting local economy.

Day After Cures

 
 
 
 

Picnics are a thing here in the County

  • County Disc Golf - an 18 hole challenge spread throughout the acreage of Black Prince Winery. Cans of local beer & cider, woodfire pizza, centrally located, reasonably priced.

  • NotWaste Quinte - https://notwaste.ca/ Privately owned Russian Banya, forest therapy, tennis court. Host Supreme, you get the spot to yourselves. This is an experience to sink into. Rural, private, outstanding cost to quality ratio.

  • iFloat in Rossmore - yea, I said it, sensory pod. Think about it.

Going for a drive? Before you go, grab the cooler, bread knife, cheese knives, utensils and some ice packs!
Not only will you be able to fill your belly with local fare, we also have the cutest places for you to stop and relax with your loved ones.

If you find yourself outside of town, Mariners Park Museum is the best. With swing sets, picnic tables, a historic fort, discontinued lighthouse, and “by donation” self-guided museum. This spot has it all!

In Wellington, find the park with it all for nature time in town: Wellington Adventure Playground. Easily google searched, this park even has access to Lake Ontario. Just head to the water! Great on busier beach days.

Behind the Wellington Heritage Museum, is a small park with plentiful flowers. Bench seating respectfully distributed along the edge of the tree-lined park, this is an escape on wearmer days while you eat your lunch.

Sprigwich sandwich to go please!