Ontario, Canada

Prince Edward County

Two nights covers the dunes, a winery loop and the small towns of Picton and Wellington. Below: 1 sight, 1 activity and 2 outdoor spots, plus how Prince Edward County fits into a longer trip.

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Places: 9
Curated routes: 1
Best season: May – Oct
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: October

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Prince Edward County

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Prince Edward County in Picton.

Photo: User:Earl Andrew · Public domain
See
Picton
County seat with a main street of galleries, bakeries and the Regent Theatre.
- Picton
- Free
- 1.5 hr
- Morning

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Prince Edward County in Bloomfield.

Photo: RidingMTL-QUE Biking Kayaking · Google
Do
Millennium Trail
49 km rail trail across the County for cycling between wineries and villages.
- Bloomfield
- Free
- 2 hr
- Morning

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Prince Edward County.

Outdoors
Sandbanks Provincial Park
Freshwater dunes and long beaches on Lake Ontario, including Outlet and Dunes beaches.
Tip Reserve a day-use pass in summer.
- $
- 4 hr
- Summer
Photo: P199 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Outdoors
Lake on the Mountain
Spring-fed lake perched high above the Bay of Quinte with a glassy view.
- Free
- 30 min
- Afternoon

Eat

2 places to eat across Wellington and Bloomfield, picked for groups who care about the food.

Photo: Drake Devonshire · Google
Eat
Drake Devonshire
Lakeside inn restaurant in Wellington with a glassed-in dining room on the water.
- Wellington
- $$$
- 1.5 hr
- Dinner
Photo: Joanne Ha · Google
Eat
Slickers Ice Cream
Small-batch ice cream shop with flavours using County ingredients.
- Bloomfield
- $
- 20 min
- Afternoon

Drink

3 bars & cafés across Hillier and Waupoos for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

Photo: Donald Fu · Google
Drink
Norman Hardie Winery
Celebrated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer with a summer wood-fired pizza patio.
- Hillier
- $$
- 1.5 hr
- Afternoon
Photo: Closson Chase Vineyards · Google
Drink
Closson Chase
Winery in a purple barn known for Chardonnay grown on limestone soils.
- Hillier
- $$
- 60 min
- Afternoon
Photo: The County Cider Company - Tasting Room · Google
Drink
County Cider Company
Cidery with a hilltop patio over Lake Ontario serving ciders and pizza.
- Waupoos
- $$
- 75 min
- Afternoon

How to fit Prince Edward County into a trip

Prince Edward County is stop 3 of 3 on our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route. Follow it as-is or lift Prince Edward County into your own plan.

Stop 3 of 3
Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County
City markets, falls and lakeside wine country
Trip length
7 days
Best season
May – Oct
Pace
easy
- Before: Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Getting here and onward

Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake to Prince Edward CountyNiagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake is about 176 km / 109 mi away in a straight line

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Prince Edward County month by month

Average daily highs run from -1°C / 30°F in January to 25°C / 78°F in July. October is the wettest month, with about 78 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Prince Edward County weather and the best time to visit →

Near Prince Edward County

8 other destinations from our guides within about 350 km (217 mi), measured in a straight line.

Prince Edward County questions, answered

How many days do you need in Prince Edward County?

Our route notes suggest 2 nights in Prince Edward County. On our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 7-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 14 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Prince Edward County best known for?

Two nights covers the dunes, a winery loop and the small towns of Picton and Wellington. Standouts on our list: Picton (County seat with a main street of galleries, bakeries and the Regent Theatre); Sandbanks Provincial Park (Freshwater dunes and long beaches on Lake Ontario, including Outlet and Dunes beaches); Lake on the Mountain (Spring-fed lake perched high above the Bay of Quinte with a glassy view).

When is the best time to visit Prince Edward County?

Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route is best May – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (25°C / 78°F), the coolest in January (-1°C / 30°F) and the most rain in October (about 78 mm).

What are the best things to do in Prince Edward County?

Start with Sandbanks Provincial Park, Lake on the Mountain, Picton and Millennium Trail. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 1 sight, 1 activity, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 3 bars & cafés.

Where should a group eat in Prince Edward County?

Our picks: Drake Devonshire (Wellington); Slickers Ice Cream (Bloomfield).

What is near Prince Edward County?

The closest destinations in our guides are Seneca Lake (about 127 km / 79 mi), Keuka Lake (about 157 km / 97 mi) and Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake (about 176 km / 109 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Prince Edward County with your crew

Open the Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 9 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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Things to do in Prince Edward County

See

Picton

Do

Millennium Trail

Outdoors

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Lake on the Mountain

Eat

Drake Devonshire

Slickers Ice Cream

Drink

Norman Hardie Winery

Closson Chase

County Cider Company