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Outdoors Prince Edward County

Lake on the Mountain

An outdoor spot in Prince Edward County, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Lake on the Mountain in Prince Edward County
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Why go

Spring-fed lake perched high above the Bay of Quinte with a glassy view.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Prince Edward County, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is County Cider Company, 7.8 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Prince Edward County, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    County Cider Company

    Cidery with a hilltop patio over Lake Ontario serving ciders and pizza.

    Drinks · 7.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Picton

    County seat with a main street of galleries, bakeries and the Regent Theatre.

    Sight · 8.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Slickers Ice Cream

    Small-batch ice cream shop with flavours using County ingredients.

    Food · 15 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Millennium Trail

    49 km rail trail across the County for cycling between wineries and villages.

    Activity · 16 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Sandbanks Provincial Park

    Freshwater dunes and long beaches on Lake Ontario, including Outlet and Dunes beaches.

    Outdoors · 21 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Drake Devonshire

    Lakeside inn restaurant in Wellington with a glassed-in dining room on the water.

    Food · 26 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lake on the Mountain is a stop on our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Prince Edward County

Lake on the Mountain is our only outdoors pick in Prince Edward County; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Prince Edward County guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Prince Edward County run from -1°C in January to 25°C in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Lake on the Mountain itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Prince Edward County from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Prince Edward County weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lake on the Mountain, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
296 County Rd 7, Prince Edward, ON K0K 2T0, Canada
Coordinates
44.03987, -77.05604
Destination
Prince Edward County, Ontario

Lake on the Mountain: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lake on the Mountain?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Lake on the Mountain. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lake on the Mountain?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Lake on the Mountain free?

Yes, we list Lake on the Mountain as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lake on the Mountain?

Lake on the Mountain is at 296 County Rd 7, Prince Edward, ON K0K 2T0, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lake on the Mountain?

Lake on the Mountain appears on Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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