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Picton Rotary Annual Lilac Ride

March 23, 2023 by

This is an annual Charity event hosted by Picton Rotary. The routes wind through the county at a beautiful time of year and often the roads are lined with Lilacs in full bloom.

All proceeds are donated to Charities around Prince Edward County and the Riders receive a Charitable Receipt for 100% of their entry fee. The Ride offer 3 routes, 25, 50 and 100 Km. A meal is served after the event and is included in your entry fee.

The 100km ride launched at 08:30 followed by the 50km at 09:30 and 25km ride at 10:00.All rides start at the Prince Edward Community Center, 375 Picton Main St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada

Early Bird Pricing is $65. for adults and $30. for Youth (under 17). Prices increase by $5 after May 1.

The County Marathon

March 23, 2023 by

The County Marathon – 20th annual race weekend will take place the weekend of October 1st. A Boston Qualifier this Marathon, Half Marathon and Ultra 50 K is recognized coast to coast as Canada’s largest small centre marathon and one of the very few point to point races.

Resgistration is at the Picton Arena 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday September 31st. Sunday October 1st races start at 8 AM for the Full and Ultra in Wellington and 10 AM at the corner of CR10 and CR18 (West Lake) for the Half

2023 Terroir Run

March 8, 2023 by

Join us on May 27th for our 11th Terroir Run. A fun 10km+ run from Rosehall Run Vineyards to The Old Third Vineyard. The 10km+ course takes runners along country roads lined with vineyards, lavender, and lilacs. Our runners are encouraged to put some ‘Zest’ into the run by dressing in fun costumes.

Run Day Schedule:

Registration and runners kit pick up is 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at The Old Third Vineyard.

Shuttle bus to the starting point – Rosehall Run Vineyards leaves at 9:30 AM and 9:45 AM.

The run begins at 10:00 AM from Rosehall Run Vineyards.

The post-run lunch begins at approximately 11:30 AM at the finish winery – The Old Third Vineyards.

 

Terroir Run is a boutique running experience for 100 participants – it is not a race. Included in the registration fee is your runner’s bag provided by Wine Country Ontario with a custom Canadian-made t-shirt (70%bamboo rayon/30% organic cotton) from County T-Shirts, your lunch wine glass, shuttle service, and the post-run lunch that includes food and wine/beer/cider/non-alcoholic drinks all from our local partners. Run registration is $175 per person. There are a limited number of post-run lunch-only registrations available so that your non-running friends and family can join in the fun. Please note that we will do our best to accommodate dietary needs. Lunch begins at 11:30 AM (or once the majority of runners have arrived at The Old Third). Post-run lunch registration is $75 per person. All proceeds are donated to the ROC – Prince Edward County Youth Center

Please note that we provide a bus to take our runners from the finish to the start so that they don’t have to worry about picking up their cars after the post-run lunch. We ask that you identify in the registration process if you will access the shuttle service so that we can prepare accordingly.

Goat Yoga With Mikenze

February 28, 2023 by

Join Mikenze and the crew at Tanglewood Farm and Equestrian Centre for a fun, soothing experience in Prince Edward County!

Yoga outside, under a tent for sun protection, with goats and goat kids running around, playing, and eating.

You will leave the farm feeling refreshed & relaxed and having deepened your connection with your friends, family, animals, and nature.

Public Goat Yoga Classes: Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays at @ 10am in (July & Aug), $60 Per person

Public Kids Goat Yoga Classes: Sat @ 11:30am, $35 per person

 

Private classes are also available. See website for details.

A Wellbeing Weekend at Wander the Resort with The Messina Movement

January 19, 2023 by

Why not ring in the Spring with us?
Spend three nights and four days nourishing and nurturing your mind, body, heart, and soul with us in beautiful Prince Edward County.
The perfect pairing, a luxurious and breathtaking setting and nourishment, provided by Wander the Resort, with the effective and soul-fulfilling programming by The Messina Movement. This experience is sure to stoke your inner fire with movement, meditation, and more, while you sit back and enjoy the warmth of the actual fire – knowing everything else is taken care of. Show up to relax, repair, rejuvenate, and integrate in connection and community – leave the rest to us.

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🍁 Maple in The County is back! 🍁 Maple seas 🍁 Maple in The County is back! 🍁

Maple season is in full swing and the celebrations in Prince Edward County will culminate in the long-awaited return of Maple in The County from March 25-26, 2023. Featuring 5 local sugarbushes and a host of local businesses, Maple in The County is a wonderful outing for the whole family. Come on out to tour a sap house, enjoy a pancake breakfast, walk through the maple woods, and so much more. Head to mapleinthecounty.ca for more information and to plan your Maple in The County route! 

Participating Sugarbushes: 

Sweetwater Cabin / Hubbs Sugarbush
Fosterholm Farms
Vader's Maple Syrup @vadersmaple 
Roblin's Maple Syrup @roblins.maple 
Loha Farms @lohafarms 

πŸ“· by Ramesh Pooran of the Wellington Times

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🌱 Spring Countylicious 🌱 Countylicious is b 🌱 Spring Countylicious 🌱

Countylicious is back for spring from April 12 - May 1, 2023! Come out to The County for three weeks of prix fixe dining at restaurants you know, love, and have been dying to try. Stay tuned as we reveal menus and gift card giveaway from all 16 participating restaurants: 

@flameandsmith 
@7numberspicton 
@bloomfieldpublichouse 
@555brewingco 
@parsonsbrewing 
@pastaonesta 
@theroyalhotelpicton 
@TheWaringHouse 
@DrakeDevonshire 
@MerrillHouse1879 
@JacksonsFallsCountryInn 
@BocadoPEC 
@MatronFineBeer 
@StellasEatery 
@HartleysTavern 
@waupoosestatesrestaurant 

Head to http://countylicious.ca/ today to start planning your Countylicious experience.

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🍁 Maple & More 🍷 Wondering what to do in Th 🍁 Maple & More 🍷

Wondering what to do in The County this March? Check out our latest blog for a round-up of everything you can see and do this month, from indulging in maple treats at local sugar bushes and eateries with @maplemadnesspec  and @mapleinthecounty, to tasting wines at the inaugural Γ‰levage: PEC Winter Wine Festival hosted by @pecwine , and everything in between. We've also included a preview of what you can expect next month (hint: it's de-LICIOUS πŸ˜‰).

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Image description: Sweetwater Cabin at Hubbs Sugar Bush, Maple in The County participant, taken by Karen Palmer. Above the image is a banner which reads "Experience Maple & More in The County this March." 

 #PrinceEdwardCounty #PEC #CountyUp #DiscoverON #VisitTheCounty #SouthEasternOntario #TheCounty #BayOfQuinte #DiscoverOntario #Picton #SandbanksPP #VisitPEC #MapleInTheCounty #MapleMadnessPEC #elevagepec #pecwine #MarchinTheCounty
🍷 Γ‰levage: PEC Winter Wine Festival 🍷 Want 🍷 Γ‰levage: PEC Winter Wine Festival 🍷

Want the chance to tour through 7 Prince Edward County winery venues while tasting wine and cider from 21 local producers?

Want to experience culinary delights from local chefs that showcase the winter cooking techniques integral to Canadian food culture?

Join us for Γ‰levage hosted by @pecwine on March 11-12, 2023 and celebrate winter in wine country.

For more information and to purchase tickets, head to the link in our bio πŸ‘†
❀️ PEC is for Lovers ❀️⁠ ⁠ Valentine's ❀️ PEC is for Lovers ❀️⁠
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Valentine's Day is almost here! Whether you're spending the day itself in PEC or you're joining us for a romantic weekend getaway, there's plenty happening this weekend to help make for a memorable stay with your love (or your bff, we're here for platonic love too)! ⁠
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πŸŽ™οΈ Enjoy Dinner and a Show on Saturday night at @KarloEstates with The Bees Knees, which includes a vegan meal and wine pairings, or start your weekend with Tasty Trivia ⁠
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πŸ–ΌοΈ Head to @oenogallery for their latest exhibition, "Conversations" and then have a conversation about your experience over a wine tasting @huffestateswine. ⁠
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🍽️ This weekend, enjoy early Valentine's Day meals at @adegapec, @wandertheresort, @flameandsmith, @grangewinery, @7numberspicton,  @the_blue_sail_seafood_company, and @TheWaringHouse. ⁠
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🧘 Start your Valentine's Day weekend with a refresh at @bodymatrixpec with Acu-Detox+Yoga.⁠
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🍫 Attend a chocolate-making workshop @shedchetwynfarms (limited spaces remain). ⁠
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πŸ’ƒπŸ» Dance your way to Valentine's day on February 11 at @thewaringhouse and on February 13 at @stellaseatery. ⁠
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🍳 Go for brunch at @jacksonsfallscountryinn, @bermudapec, @parsonsbrewing, @karloestates, and many more delicious spots.⁠
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πŸ§€ Have a cheesy day with a visit to @lighthallvineyards for Raclette Sunday. ⁠
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🏈 If football is your love language, spend Super Bowl Sunday in PEC at @555brewingco, @princeeddysbrewing, and @thecountycanteen.⁠
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❀️ On Valentine's Day itself experience special menus at @bloomfieldpublichouse, @creekside_cafe_pec, and @theroyalhotelpicton. ⁠
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πŸ“·οΈ Thanks to @OntarioTravel and @rto9_on⁠
Image Description: Two women, a couple, smile at each other while clinking glasses of white and red wine together at Adega in Consecon, PEC. ⁠
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#PrinceEdwardCounty #PEC #CountyUp #DiscoverON #VisitTheCounty #SouthEasternOntario #TheCounty #BayOfQuinte #DiscoverOntario #Picton #SandbanksPP #VisitPEC
πŸ” Burger it Forward πŸ”β  ⁠ This month, enj πŸ” Burger it Forward πŸ”β 
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This month, enjoy the signature burger at four participating restaurants in Prince Edward County and do some good. With each burger sold as part of the #BurgerItForward campaign, @lovecdnbeef will donate will donate the equivalent of 1 meal to Food Banks Canada. ⁠
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πŸ” At @creekside_cafe_pec in Wellington check out their Creekside Burger, a 4 oz Local Beef Patty with Caramelized Onions, Tang Sauce, Garlic Aioli, Bread & Butter Pickles, and Cheddar Cheese. ⁠
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πŸ” Head to @theacousticgrill to enjoy The Acoustic Jam, a an 8 oz Angus Beef Patty with Fresh Tomato, Greens, Onion, Horseradish Mayonnaise, Roasted Corn Salsa, and Caramelized Onions served on a Toasted Bakery Bun.⁠
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πŸ” Head to @theroyalhotelpicton for The Royal Burger, which features a Canadian Beef Patty, Cheddar Cheese, Shallot Butter, Rosemary Ketchup, and Aioli.⁠
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πŸ”  And finally at @thewaringhouse you'll find The County Burger, an 8 oz 100% Brisket Patty topped with Canadian Cheddar, Crispy Bacon, Canadian Maple Syrup, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle and Homemade Chipotle Mayo Sauce served on a Brioche Bun.⁠
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β˜•οΈ Take a Coffee (or Cocoa) Break β˜•οΈβ 
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It's a chilly one this weekend! When you need some relief from the cold, why not head inside for a bit of a winter warmer at a local café! Luckily, The County has lots of options for you and your kiddos to get warm with a coffee, hot chocolate or tea: ⁠
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🧸 Speaking of kids, if you have them you definitely want to head to @beaconbikebrew in Picton where their kid-friendly play area is perfect to keep them entertained while you relax with a brew. But thei café menu is ideal for big kids too! ⁠
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β˜•οΈ Also in Picton you’ll find @misslilyscafe, the @thebeancountercafe, and @LusoBites, where you’ll find a whole host of delicious Portuguese delights (including pastel de nata!) alongside a large coffee menu. You can also pop into @theroyalhotelpicton for a warm drink alongside a memorable cannoli. ⁠
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πŸ«– If tea is more your speed, don’t miss @SavonDuBois, whose apothecary is sure to provide the perfect remedy to a chilly day. ⁠
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🍡 Other spots to warm up throughout The County include @BloomfieldPublicHouse and @BloomfieldBeautyCo, @GOODPlacePEC, and @PiccolinaMercato and @demorestvillecafe_convenience. (Honourable mention to @ConseconHoneyHouseCafe who are currently hibernating like the bees, but will be back again soon.)⁠
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Image description: A young child plays with toys on the kid-friendly green carpet Beacon Bike+Brew. Their mother is on the floor with him, coffee in hand. ⁠
Image by OneLook⁠
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❄️ A Winter Bucket List for PEC ❄️⁠ ⁠ ❄️ A Winter Bucket List for PEC ❄️⁠
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We're going to let you in on one of our best-kept secrets: winter in Prince Edward County. Sure, it's colder and quieter, but for us those are just added benefits that make for some unforgettable experiences. For the uninitiated that may need some convincing, so head to our blog to discover our complete bucket list for an incredible winter experience in The County.⁠
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Note: this bucket list might not be accomplished in a single weekend getaway, but maybe that calls for making a PEC winter getaway a tradition. Or better yet, book a longer stay to enjoy a whole week of winter fun in The County. Discover unique and luxurious accommodations on our website at visitthecounty.com/stay⁠
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