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Where to Find Prince Edward County’s Cutest Pets 🐱

In addition to The County’s beloved beaches, variety of cideries, breweries and wineries and farm-to-table food scene, another reason to explore The County is the many adorable animals hanging out at our local stores, businesses and destinations. To help you, we’ve curated a list of some places and spaces you can expect to see a furry friend – whether you’re a resident, first-time visitor or have traveled to The County many times.

 

Icebox at the gym! | Photo Courtesy: Rob Spagnola & Kayleigh Marshall


The Gym in The Armoury

Icebox joined The Gym’s family in July of 2016 from the Midland OSPCA. She’s a Bulldog/Boston Terrier mix and has the temperament of a terrier but sleeps like a bulldog. Icebox prefers a slow life in The County as opposed to the city, a yard of her own and the turf at The Gym in The Armoury.

Stampy will give you all the loving! |Photo Courtesy: Bay Woodyard

Honey Pie Hives and Herbals

If you plan a trip to The County’s ‘South Shore,’ make sure to stop into Honey Pie Hives and Herbals, where you may come across three curious cats. There’s one in particular that loves the customers: Stampy has a mission to hug as many people as he possibly can. He’s very persistent and has been known to launch himself at people from the ground!

 

Long dogs in the long grass. | Photo Courtesy: Victoria Rose

Long Dog Winery

Long Dog Winery is home to two standard wire-haired dachshunds, Flora and Fern. They are the 5th and 6th dogs for their owners, Victoria and James, who have raised the same breed for more than 30 years. Victoria grew up with dachshunds, converted James to adoring them, and have named the vineyard after them. Unfortunately, the girls aren’t the friendliest and are wary of strangers but love people they know – which for animal lovers may mean making frequent visits to become their friends!

Looking sharp! | Photo Courtesy: Alicia Trumpour

Luna Boutique

Cooper, a Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie mix), is the shop dog at Luna Boutique. Cooper is a spunky little pup who loves going to work with his human. His favourite activities while at the shop are sunbathing in the window display, keeping up with all the happenings of Picton Main Street, and greeting customers. Cooper’s birthday is in August so if you happen to pop into the shop around then, be sure to wish him a happy birthday!

 

Pair of cuties at this potter’s studio! | Photo Courtesy: Melanie Mena

Mena Dragonfly

Melanie of Mena Dragonfly has an incredibly cute Long Haired Miniature Dachshunds, Lexy Lu and, pictured here, her late Aunt Molly, who crossed the rainbow in 2019. Meet little Lexy if you visit the studio, as she’s very social and loves to greet people.

Don’t confuse this bunny for yarn at Rosehaven! | Photo Courtesy: Lesley Snyder

Rosehaven Yarn Shop

Before you pop into the Rosehaven Yarn Shop, make sure to have either spinach, dandelion greens or mint in your pocket for Bunbun. Bunbun is an English Angora rabbit who came from the Black Jack Rabbit Rescue. She is mostly blind but has no problem moving around the shop and getting pets from people. She enjoys visitors and loves Knit Night on Fridays, when she gets to stay up late with all the ladies. Bunbun lives full time in the shop and has a couple of cubby shelves that she likes to tuck into for a nap, so if you see a large, fluffy, white puff ball on the shelf it might not be a ball of yarn!

Acer and Taffy are sweet as sugar! | Photo Courtesy: Sally Peck

Sugarbush Vineyards

While at Sugarbush Vineyards you may see Acer and Taffy, the owners’ two golden retrievers, roaming the vineyard. They’re super friendly and love the attention of customers. Sugarbush Vineyards is a dog-friendly business and allows dogs onsite, on their patio, picnic area and store (if it’s not too crowded). Folks are welcome to walk their dogs on the vineyard’s 2-km hiking trail, which is available in the spring and fall and for snowshoeing in the winter. 

All hands (and paws) on-deck at Stanners Vineyard! | Photo Courtesy: Mary Macdonald

 

Stanner’s Vineyard

If you pop in for a tasting at Stanner’s Vineyard, there’s a good chance you’ll meet Oliver. Oliver is a sweet, playful goofball who insists on greeting each person who comes through the entrance with something (often a shoe, tea towel or glove) in his mouth. His specialty in the tasting room is carrying around the winery’s rack cards, paper wine bags or kids toys. Oliver loves any and all attention, playing tug of war with anyone who is game and running into the tasting room through the tank room door to choruses of “Aww, what a cute dog!”

Carter is always looking dapper at Zest! | Photo Courtesy: Jenny & Kyle

Zest Kitchen Shop

Carter, a Yorkie-Poo and Poodle, is the shop dog at Zest Kitchen Shop. The shop owners, Kyle and Jenny, are big basketball fans and named him Carter after former Toronto Raptor Vince Carter. Carter is a sweet pup but unfortunately has lost his hearing in his old age but hasn’t lost his spunk! When he’s not napping, he can be found greeting customers or playing fetch. 


 

Looking for more cute and cuddly friends around The County? Consider stopping by to spot these pets!

Books and Company, where you’ll find Pushkin the Cat.

Gravel Hill Vineyards, which employs babydoll sheep to help keep their vineyards clean.

Karlo Estates Winery, where there are a few friendly cats eager for a chin scratch.

Kinsip, which has fancy chickens and the fanciest of chickens, aka peacocks.

Saylor House Cafe, where Max is on duty. 

Three Dog Winery, which has… three dogs, of course! 


 

Thinking of bringing your own pooch to PEC? Read our Dog-Friendly blog to find out which businesses invite your pup to tag along – if you’re unsure if dogs are welcome just call and ask. Service animals are always welcome!

Written by: Megan Lumgair [May 16, 2019]

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BIG thanks to all of our lovely, hardworking local maple syrup producers and maple supporters. 🍁 

Every year March gets sweeter and sweeter so make sure you plan a visit to Prince Edward County during maple season next year.

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This year's Waterfalls Tour event is on April 8 & 9 from 11am - 4pm each day. A family friendly event organized by the Rotary Club of Picton to take in the beauty of two of Prince Edward County's picturesque waterfalls. Big thanks to the land owner's of Jackson Falls and Cape Vessey Falls for welcoming us all.⁠
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Entry is by donation in support of Back the Build, Ukraine Relief and other projects of the Rotary Club of Picton. ⁠

Enjoy a short hike outdoors with your friends, family or simply, just your camera.

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We're three weeks away from Countylicious and to count down we're giving away $100 to each of our 16 participating Countylicious restaurants. 
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Comment on the post below and mention who you would want to take out for a Countylicious meal at one of the five following restaurants: ⁠
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🍽 Chef Sean Finnerty of @parsonsbrewing has worked up delicious $30 Lunch and $60 dinner menus featuring dishes such as Concinita Bibil Torta and Elote Caesar.

🍽 At @jacksonsfallscountryinn, Chef Chris Wylie has developed a $20 Lunch menu that can be enjoyed on weekends throughout Countylicious. If you struggle to choose between sweet and savoury brunches, this is the menu for you. 
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🍽 Chef Amanda Ray of @drakedevonshire is serving up an inventive $60 dinner menu with spring-inspired dishes like Mushroom & Leek Mezzaluna and Honey Chamomile Pannacotta. 
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🍽 At @pastaonesta Chef Martin Brzozowski's $20 lunch and $45 dinner menus will transport you straight to Italy with dishes like Focaccia with mortadella, arugula and fior di latte, and Rigatoni with quanciale, pomodoro and pecorino. 
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🍽 Chef Leah Marshall Hannon's $45 dinner menu @stellaseatery features a host of must-try dishes like Braised Bison Brisket and Cedar Crème Brulée. 
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Swipe to see their menus and head to countylicious.ca to book your table! Come back every week for even more restaurant features and giveaways! ⁠
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Winners for each individual giveaway will be contacted via Instagram DM and announced on stories the day following contest closure.⁠ Winners will be assigned a gift card at random from the group of restaurants featured in this giveaway post⁠. Winners will only be contacted by @VisitTheCounty. DMs from any other handles should be considered spam.⁠
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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 

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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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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 Élevage: 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 😉).

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