Lindsay & Maria's PEC guidebook
Food scene
Quinta Do Conde is a great Farm to Table experience for anyone visiting PEC who wants a European meal experience. One of the owners is Portuguese like us, and their farm to table dinners would be very similar to what we experienced growing up. You can go on a farm tour, have a meal, or buy some local goods!
https://www.quintadoconde.ca/reservations
Quinta Do Conde PEC
212 County Road 16Quinta Do Conde is a great Farm to Table experience for anyone visiting PEC who wants a European meal experience. One of the owners is Portuguese like us, and their farm to table dinners would be very similar to what we experienced growing up. You can go on a farm tour, have a meal, or buy some local goods!
https://www.quintadoconde.ca/reservations
Flossies is a great low key Sandwich parlour. Delicious amazing food, a favourite of ours. We first discovered them as a pop-up at a winery, and now they share space with Carson's Garden market. We recommend hitting them up just slightly before or after lunch times, as they can get quite busy! They are also conveniently located across from Domaine Daruis, one of our favourite wineries!
https://www.flossiesandwiches.com/
40 locals recommend
Flossie’s Sandwich Parlor
1317 Wilson RdFlossies is a great low key Sandwich parlour. Delicious amazing food, a favourite of ours. We first discovered them as a pop-up at a winery, and now they share space with Carson's Garden market. We recommend hitting them up just slightly before or after lunch times, as they can get quite busy! They are also conveniently located across from Domaine Daruis, one of our favourite wineries!
https://www.flossiesandwiches.com/
This brewery/restaurant is about a 10 min drive from our loft, and has a wonderful outdoor patio. They serve delicious food, with a Latin flair. During busy season be prepared to wait for a seat, but you can enjoy one of their beers or ciders while waiting (and then take some home from their taproom!)
167 locals recommend
Parsons Brewing Company
876 County Rd 49This brewery/restaurant is about a 10 min drive from our loft, and has a wonderful outdoor patio. They serve delicious food, with a Latin flair. During busy season be prepared to wait for a seat, but you can enjoy one of their beers or ciders while waiting (and then take some home from their taproom!)
Luxurious comfort food! Highly recommend reservations.
145 locals recommend
Stache on Main Bar & Restaurant
285 Wellington Main StLuxurious comfort food! Highly recommend reservations.
Elevated pub fare, but not pretentious. Also has a wide variety of craft beers, County win and ciders!
https://www.thecountycanteen.com/
153 locals recommend
The County Canteen
279 Main St WElevated pub fare, but not pretentious. Also has a wide variety of craft beers, County win and ciders!
https://www.thecountycanteen.com/
The views make this place, definitely wait for a patio seat. We have been for drinks, and appetizers and enjoyed the water nearby.
240 locals recommend
Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf StThe views make this place, definitely wait for a patio seat. We have been for drinks, and appetizers and enjoyed the water nearby.
Our favourite place for an affordable all-day breakfast, along with other diner favourites . A local favourite!
https://baileyscasualdining.ca/
7 locals recommend
Baileys Casual Dining
314 County Rd 10Our favourite place for an affordable all-day breakfast, along with other diner favourites . A local favourite!
https://baileyscasualdining.ca/
A local favourite for rotisserie chicken, great for takeout (bonus you can order on their app before picking up!)
27 locals recommend
Angry Birds Rotisserie Chicken
376 Main St EA local favourite for rotisserie chicken, great for takeout (bonus you can order on their app before picking up!)
Another great patio with amazing views. We highly recommend making a reservation, and a lot of patience for this restaurant during busy season.
https://thelakesidemotel.com/
34 locals recommend
The Lakeside Motel
349 Wellington Main StAnother great patio with amazing views. We highly recommend making a reservation, and a lot of patience for this restaurant during busy season.
https://thelakesidemotel.com/
Grocery Stores/Markets
If you want a variety of local PEC food, but don't have time to travel throughout the region, this is a great one stop market for you! Even better, is stop over here before heading to Sandbanks, for a local feast :)
http://agrarianmarket.com/
64 locals recommend
Agrarian Market
4 Lake StIf you want a variety of local PEC food, but don't have time to travel throughout the region, this is a great one stop market for you! Even better, is stop over here before heading to Sandbanks, for a local feast :)
http://agrarianmarket.com/
Just down the road from us is a great local farm stand/boutique, carrying either items from their own farm, or from locals in the area!
https://www.visitpec.ca/business_listings/the-harvest-shed-2/
The Harvest Shed
2008 Fish Lake RoadJust down the road from us is a great local farm stand/boutique, carrying either items from their own farm, or from locals in the area!
https://www.visitpec.ca/business_listings/the-harvest-shed-2/
Metro
73 Picton Main StAbout 15 min from our place!
Andrew & Emily's No Frills
13311 Loyalist PkwyGreat prices for the region!
Ralph's Meat Market
79 Main St WA local butcher shop since 1976!
In case you forget anything and don't want to head into town, this convenience store is 8 min by car. Bonus they also sell delicious ice cream!
https://www.facebook.com/DemorestvilleCafe/
Demorestville Cafe & Con
2776 Prince Edward County Road 5In case you forget anything and don't want to head into town, this convenience store is 8 min by car. Bonus they also sell delicious ice cream!
https://www.facebook.com/DemorestvilleCafe/
A locally owned, family run farm which has staples like grass-fed beef, pasture raised chickens, and forest-fed pork.
https://jubileeforestfarm.com/
Jubilee Forest Farm
73 White Chapel RdA locally owned, family run farm which has staples like grass-fed beef, pasture raised chickens, and forest-fed pork.
https://jubileeforestfarm.com/
Experiences/Activities
A fan of alpacas? Well look no further! You can do so much here, from walking with the Alpacas, to purchasing their yarn (their yarn make the warmest mitts and hats!).
https://noblebeastfarms.com/
9 locals recommend
Noble Beast Farms
14935 Loyalist PkwyA fan of alpacas? Well look no further! You can do so much here, from walking with the Alpacas, to purchasing their yarn (their yarn make the warmest mitts and hats!).
https://noblebeastfarms.com/
A farm stand and a local experience all in one! You can stop buy and purchase some local honey and beeswax, and other goods, and then take a tour and learn about their bee colonies and have a relaxing picnic. Perfect for those looking for something different to do!
https://www.curiousgoatgeneralstore.ca/
8 locals recommend
Curious Goat General Store
1635 Old Milford RdA farm stand and a local experience all in one! You can stop buy and purchase some local honey and beeswax, and other goods, and then take a tour and learn about their bee colonies and have a relaxing picnic. Perfect for those looking for something different to do!
https://www.curiousgoatgeneralstore.ca/
This one is for those taking longer stays, or taking the long way home on the 401 East, and while we haven't been there yet but Lindsay is a happy owner of one of their 100% Wool blankets. They host workshops, have a shop with sheep products, and during lambing season you can feed a baby lamb! Check out more events and things to do on their website:
https://www.topsyfarms.com/
9 locals recommend
Topsy Farms
14775 Front RdThis one is for those taking longer stays, or taking the long way home on the 401 East, and while we haven't been there yet but Lindsay is a happy owner of one of their 100% Wool blankets. They host workshops, have a shop with sheep products, and during lambing season you can feed a baby lamb! Check out more events and things to do on their website:
https://www.topsyfarms.com/
For those who would like to go fishing, County Shores specializes in Walleye fishing and is a 5 min drive from our loft, and offers boat rentals to go out in the Bay of Quinte.
https://countyshores.com/boating
6 locals recommend
County Shores
For those who would like to go fishing, County Shores specializes in Walleye fishing and is a 5 min drive from our loft, and offers boat rentals to go out in the Bay of Quinte.
https://countyshores.com/boating
We love the experience of a drive in. Its fun for families or adults, and safe during these times. They have a small playground on site to keep kids entertained until the movie starts. We recommend bringing some bug spray, camping chairs and blankets to enjoy the movie in all its glory. We have a portable radio that you can bring along with you to play the movie's audio, or use your cars speakers. They sell snacks on site, and movie tickets are $30 per car (for up to 5 people) it's great price too!
https://www.themustangpec.ca/
124 locals recommend
Mustang Drive-In
1521 Prince Edward County Rd 1We love the experience of a drive in. Its fun for families or adults, and safe during these times. They have a small playground on site to keep kids entertained until the movie starts. We recommend bringing some bug spray, camping chairs and blankets to enjoy the movie in all its glory. We have a portable radio that you can bring along with you to play the movie's audio, or use your cars speakers. They sell snacks on site, and movie tickets are $30 per car (for up to 5 people) it's great price too!
https://www.themustangpec.ca/
Wineries
This is one one of our favourite wineries in the region. The owners are lovely and very knowledgeable, and spend the time with you during the tasting to help you learn more about their wines. We recommend their Rose! Also, if you are lucky, you might be able to snag one of their Port wines (they make both a red and white).
https://www.princeedwardcountywine.ca/wineries/domaine-darius/
16 locals recommend
Domaine Darius
1316 Wilson RdThis is one one of our favourite wineries in the region. The owners are lovely and very knowledgeable, and spend the time with you during the tasting to help you learn more about their wines. We recommend their Rose! Also, if you are lucky, you might be able to snag one of their Port wines (they make both a red and white).
https://www.princeedwardcountywine.ca/wineries/domaine-darius/
We are a 2min drive from Three Dogs, and are big fans of theirs! Their wine and prices are really great. They have great views of the vinyards, and you can also enjoy one of their pizzas while enjoying a glass of their Resiling (Maria's favourite!).
74 locals recommend
Three Dog Winery
1920 Fish Lake RdWe are a 2min drive from Three Dogs, and are big fans of theirs! Their wine and prices are really great. They have great views of the vinyards, and you can also enjoy one of their pizzas while enjoying a glass of their Resiling (Maria's favourite!).
One of the oldest wineries in the County, it is a great stop for wine, pizza and barrel aged vinegars. The barrels are made on site, by a master
https://www.blackprincewine.com/
32 locals recommend
Black Prince Winery & Canadian Cellars - Century Barn & Barrel House with Live Demonstrations
13370 Loyalist PkwyOne of the oldest wineries in the County, it is a great stop for wine, pizza and barrel aged vinegars. The barrels are made on site, by a master
https://www.blackprincewine.com/
A great stop for some delicious wine and cheese pairings! Their cheese is made on site, along with their wine!
https://www.lighthallvineyards.com/
50 locals recommend
Lighthall Vineyards
308 Lighthall RdA great stop for some delicious wine and cheese pairings! Their cheese is made on site, along with their wine!
https://www.lighthallvineyards.com/
Long Dog Vineyard & Winery
104 Brewers RdA reliably good winery!
http://www.longdog.ca/
One of our first wineries that we visited in the region. Spectacular views, great variety of wine, and a delicious restaurant! They also have a few family friendly activities across the street!
https://www.waupooswinery.com/
119 locals recommend
Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant
3016 County Road 8One of our first wineries that we visited in the region. Spectacular views, great variety of wine, and a delicious restaurant! They also have a few family friendly activities across the street!
https://www.waupooswinery.com/
A beautiful winery, with great views of the vines from their deck, and great tasting wines.
27 locals recommend
By Chadsey's Cairns
17432 Loyalist PkwyA beautiful winery, with great views of the vines from their deck, and great tasting wines.
Children Activities
Looking for something to do with the little one? This park has a Skate Park, playground and splash pad!
Picton Splash Pad
385-375 Picton Main StLooking for something to do with the little one? This park has a Skate Park, playground and splash pad!
Wapoos winery has an animal farm across the street from the winery, the petting zoo is currently closed, but you can still go and see the animals!
119 locals recommend
Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant
3016 County Road 8Wapoos winery has an animal farm across the street from the winery, the petting zoo is currently closed, but you can still go and see the animals!
This winery also has Disc Golf available for anyone looking for a different outdoor activity!
https://www.blackprincewine.com/about-5
32 locals recommend
Black Prince Winery & Canadian Cellars - Century Barn & Barrel House with Live Demonstrations
13370 Loyalist PkwyThis winery also has Disc Golf available for anyone looking for a different outdoor activity!
https://www.blackprincewine.com/about-5
A small local pioneer village, great for families!
https://www.thecounty.ca/residents/services/museums/ameliasburgh-heritage-village/
9 locals recommend
Ameliasburgh Heritage Village
517 County Rd 19A small local pioneer village, great for families!
https://www.thecounty.ca/residents/services/museums/ameliasburgh-heritage-village/
Harper Run is an eventing stable. They offer kids camps, and also provide pony & horse rides!
https://www.facebook.com/harperrun/
988 Fish Lake Rd
988 Fish Lake RoadHarper Run is an eventing stable. They offer kids camps, and also provide pony & horse rides!
https://www.facebook.com/harperrun/
Sweet Treats
A wide variety of unique flavours, with take home ice cream as well! Can get busy.
49 locals recommend
Slickers County Ice Cream - Picton
232 Picton Main StA wide variety of unique flavours, with take home ice cream as well! Can get busy.
Slickers original location! Very popular spot to pick up some delicious ice cream.
73 locals recommend
Slickers County Ice Cream Ltd
271 Bloomfield Main StSlickers original location! Very popular spot to pick up some delicious ice cream.
This is very local to us and we love their ice cream. They sell milkshakes, sherbert and Kawartha Dairy Ice cream. They also have a cafe with baked goods and caffeinated treats.
https://www.facebook.com/DemorestvilleCafe/
Demorestville Cafe & Con
2776 Prince Edward County Road 5This is very local to us and we love their ice cream. They sell milkshakes, sherbert and Kawartha Dairy Ice cream. They also have a cafe with baked goods and caffeinated treats.
https://www.facebook.com/DemorestvilleCafe/
Waupoos Marina
65 County Rd 38Amazing locally made butter tarts!
Pizza and drinks
TerraCello Winery
2436 Prince Edward County Rd 1Delicious Napoletana pizza and wine. One of our favourites!
555 Brewing Co
124 Picton Main StWood fired pizza and beer, what more is there to say?
Another great delicious wood fired pizza place, with great wines
110 locals recommend
Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard
1152 Greer RdAnother great delicious wood fired pizza place, with great wines