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Reserve, Enjoy, Repeat

Hot tip: Call ahead.

Hottest tip: Book in advance.

Physical distancing has reduced the capacity of indoor spaces and events, and many County gems have had to change up how they offer their food, drink, art and experiences.

To help you make your perfect County itinerary – and avoid disappointment – weโ€™ve put together a list of awesome County experiences that you can book in advance. A little research and prep work will guarantee your days are filled with great experiences, and your visit is truly stress-free.

And to state the obvious: We remind you to always book your accommodations well in advance!

A tasting room attendant pours sparkling wine for a man and woman.
Guided wine tasting at Rosehall Run. Photo by Daniel Vaughan.

Book your Bevvies

Reservations are required at some County wineries and craft beverage makers, but not all. Our advice to you is to go to the source: call ahead, check social media or websites, or send them a DM to get the low-down on when reservations are required or available.

You could let a professional do the work for you: book a tour with one of The Countyโ€™s many tour providers. They will create an itinerary, make your reservations, and play the important role of designated driver.

Looking to go beyond the tasting room? Book a private vineyard tour or estate experience with dinner at Waupoos Estate Winery, available by reservation only. Resident sommelier Astrid Young at The Merril House offers private wine tasting experiences in the innโ€™s stately cellar. Trail Estates offers pre-booked small-group Cellar Tastings, featuring six wines that showcase winemaking style and techniques. Loch Mรณr Cider is offering reservation-based guided orchard tours with one of Canada’s only Pommeliers (cider sommelier!) during harvest season.

A woman and man cut biscuit dough in a country kitchen.
Making biscuits at Littlejohn Farm. Photo by Karen Palmer

Reservations Please! Food and Culinary Experiences

Some restaurants are accepting reservations for dine-in, while others are walk-in only. You’ll want to check in with your favourites to find out how they are running things these days.

For a unique farm to table experience, check out Quinta do Conde‘s dinner events: all food is sourced from their organic farm, and dinner includes a guided farm tour. The County Picnic will put together a 100% County picnic experience for you – book in advance and your basket will be waiting for you at your ideal picnic location.

Sign up for a cooking class and learn new skills. Littlejohn Farm teaches traditional sourdough making, pickling, charcuterie and cheese making. Enid Grace‘s Teaching Kitchen focuses on carbolicious Italian pastry, bread and pasta with culinary classes for kiddos too. Cynthia Peters’ From the Farm cooking school offers small group and private cooking classes on world cuisines and traditional farm country meals. The Waring House cooking classes take you on a world trip from Old Montreal to India to Estonia and back to The County. Angelo Bean offers private, hands-on Italian cooking classes: pasta, salumi and sausage, oh my!

Sunset at the drive-in. Photo supplied by The Mustang Drive-In.

Admit One: Live Performance, Art and Film

As arts events return to the calendar, the need to book in advance will be stronger than ever. Limited capacity at events makes advance reservations essential.

Check in with The Regent Theatre to book seats for socially distanced performances or to watch the high-quality livestreams at home. Hop on over to Visit The Countyโ€™s Events Listing page to stay up to date on The Countyโ€™s music, art, theatre and comedy events that offer advance ticket sales.

The Mustang Drive-In is a popular sun-down destination for residents and visitors alike. Book your carload in advance to ensure a space at your preferred screening.   

While many of The Countyโ€™s fine art galleries are open to walk-in visitors, some galleries are by appointment only which adds a VIP touch. Contact the galleries directly for private viewing opportunities.

Bee One with Nature

The County is buzzing with farm experiences that you can book in advance. The Curious Goat โ€œBee Curiousโ€ workshops give you an hour with the beekeeper to learn all about bees, plus you get to taste the sweet stuff and make a salve to take home. 

Want to raise your own colony? Millefleurs Lavender and Honey Farms offers Backyard Beekeeping workshops as well as hands-on Lavender Gardening workshops at their Wellington area farm.

Courtesy @curiousgoatgeneralstore

Farm and Garden Fun

In the Black River area, you can visit Quinta do Conde for a variety of farm-based experiences like their Backyard Chicken and Natural Winemaking workshops.

Create connection between farm, food and health with Littlejohn Farms Family Experience. Guests will learn about sustainable farming, spend time with the animals, and work together to prepare a farm-to-table meal.

Carson’s Garden Market is taking bookings for their spring gardening classes: learn how to produce the best veggie and flower gardens.

What’s that plant? Who needs an app when Herbalist Tamara Segal of Hawthorn Herbals offers plant identification walks on demand and by reservation at any location in The County.

Three bikes on kickstands in foreground. In background three women talk while standing near bikes.
Getting ready to Pour and Explore at Closson Road Cycles. Photo by Trevor Crowe.

Get Active

Tackle the Millennium Trail on a pair of rented wheels. The Countyโ€™s bicycle rental companies take bike reservations in advance and some offer guided tours like The County Wine Tours Sip and Cycle, and Closson Road Cycles Pour and Explore.

Schedule Some “Me Time“

Best to book in advance when it comes to pampering: scheduling some โ€œme timeโ€ into your vacation is essential. The I-Float Spa, Bloomfield Beauty Co, Spa at The Manse and Natural Beauty Mini Spa offer day spa experiences, while a variety of wellness practitioners offer appointments for yoga, massage, reflexology and more.

Down for some divination? Make a date for a by-appointment-only Tarot Reading at Nourish the Soul in Picton.

Woman with back to camera is fishing off the side of a boat in fall weather.
Reel one in on a fishing charter. Photo by Paula Courtney.

Get on the Water

Book some paddling time with a kayak, canoe or SUP from Cabin Fever Kayaks or PEC Kayaks, or sit back and relax while the captain does the work with a sailing charter from County Sailing Adventures. Soak up some sun on a pontoon boat, bookable through Picton Harbour Pontoon Tours who take you to the shallow coves, waterfalls and historic sights of Picton Bay.

Reservations are available for a variety of fishing charters on water or on ice so you can chase the famed Bay of Quinte Walleye.

Something Completely Different

And finally, we present a couple of bookable County experiences that defy categorization but deliver on sure-fire fun.

Make a reservation and try your hand solving Escape Camp Pictonโ€™s history-infused escape rooms.

Or surprise your friends and family by booking a secret wedding with Carriage Lane Elopements. Just because youโ€™re eloping doesnโ€™t mean you shouldn’t have a plan.

Last edited: February 2021.

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๐Ÿ Maple in The County is back! ๐Ÿ Maple seas ๐Ÿ Maple in The County is back! ๐Ÿ

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 

๐Ÿ“ท by Ramesh Pooran of the Wellington Times

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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: 

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

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๐Ÿ Maple & More ๐Ÿท Wondering what to do in Th ๐Ÿ Maple & More ๐Ÿท

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 ร‰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 ๐Ÿ˜‰).

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๐Ÿท ร‰levage: PEC Winter Wine Festival ๐Ÿท Want ๐Ÿท ร‰levage: PEC Winter Wine Festival ๐Ÿท

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 ร‰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 ๐Ÿ‘†
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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)! โ 
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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 โ 
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๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Head to @oenogallery for their latest exhibition, "Conversations" and then have a conversation about your experience over a wine tasting @huffestateswine. โ 
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๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This weekend, enjoy early Valentine's Day meals at @adegapec, @wandertheresort, @flameandsmith, @grangewinery, @7numberspicton,  @the_blue_sail_seafood_company, and @TheWaringHouse. โ 
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๐Ÿง˜ Start your Valentine's Day weekend with a refresh at @bodymatrixpec with Acu-Detox+Yoga.โ 
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๐Ÿซ Attend a chocolate-making workshop @shedchetwynfarms (limited spaces remain). โ 
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๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป Dance your way to Valentine's day on February 11 at @thewaringhouse and on February 13 at @stellaseatery. โ 
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๐Ÿณ Go for brunch at @jacksonsfallscountryinn, @bermudapec, @parsonsbrewing, @karloestates, and many more delicious spots.โ 
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๐Ÿง€ Have a cheesy day with a visit to @lighthallvineyards for Raclette Sunday. โ 
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๐Ÿˆ If football is your love language, spend Super Bowl Sunday in PEC at @555brewingco, @princeeddysbrewing, and @thecountycanteen.โ 
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โค๏ธ On Valentine's Day itself experience special menus at @bloomfieldpublichouse, @creekside_cafe_pec, and @theroyalhotelpicton. โ 
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๐Ÿ“ท๏ธ Thanks to @OntarioTravel and @rto9_onโ 
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๐Ÿ” Burger it Forward ๐Ÿ”โ  โ  This month, enj ๐Ÿ” Burger it Forward ๐Ÿ”โ 
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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. โ 
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๐Ÿ” 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. โ 
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๐Ÿ” 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.โ 
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๐Ÿ” Head to @theroyalhotelpicton for The Royal Burger, which features a Canadian Beef Patty, Cheddar Cheese, Shallot Butter, Rosemary Ketchup, and Aioli.โ 
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๐Ÿ”  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.โ 
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โ˜•๏ธ Take a Coffee (or Cocoa) Break โ˜•๏ธโ 
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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 cafรฉ! Luckily, The County has lots of options for you and your kiddos to get warm with a coffee, hot chocolate or tea: โ 
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๐Ÿงธ 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 cafรฉ menu is ideal for big kids too! โ 
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โ˜•๏ธ Also in Picton youโ€™ll find @misslilyscafe, the @thebeancountercafe, and @LusoBites, where youโ€™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. โ 
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๐Ÿซ– If tea is more your speed, donโ€™t miss @SavonDuBois, whose apothecary is sure to provide the perfect remedy to a chilly day. โ 
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๐Ÿต 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.)โ 
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โ„๏ธ A Winter Bucket List for PEC โ„๏ธโ  โ  โ„๏ธ A Winter Bucket List for PEC โ„๏ธโ 
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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.โ 
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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/stayโ 
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