Places in PEC

Where to Stay, What to Do, and Why People Fall for the County

Prince Edward County is a rural island on Lake Ontario with 400-year-old vineyards, long sand beaches, and small-town charm that keeps people coming back. This is your guide to all of it.

Vineyard rows overlooking Lake Ontario at sunset in Prince Edward County

Find Your Kind of Place

Lakefront cottages, vineyard guest houses, converted barns, and quiet country retreats. PEC has a place for every kind of trip.

Waterfront cottage on the shore of Prince Edward County at sunrise
Waterfront

Waterfront Stays

Cottages and rentals right on the lake, from Sandbanks to the south shore and everywhere between.

Stone guesthouse surrounded by vineyard rows in Hillier
Vineyard

Vineyard Stays

Sleep among the vines. Guest suites and boutique inns tucked into PEC's wine country.

Family playing on the beach near a cottage at Sandbanks Provincial Park
Family

Family-Friendly Stays

Kid-friendly properties with space to run around, close to beaches and farms.

Cozy bedroom in a boutique inn in Picton with linen bedding
Romantic

Romantic Weekends

Boutique inns, private suites, and candlelit dinners for a quiet weekend away.

Large farmhouse with a patio set up for a group dinner in Prince Edward County
Groups

Group Getaways

Big houses, farmsteads, and multi-bedroom rentals for gatherings and reunions.

Gravel road leading past a red barn in rural Prince Edward County
Country

Quiet Country Stays

Rural retreats on back roads, perfect for people who want peace and open sky.

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Explore PEC's Small Towns

Each village in the County has its own personality. Some have tasting rooms and galleries, others have general stores and not much else. That's the appeal.

Main Street in Picton with colourful storefronts and trees

Picton

The County seat. Restaurants, shops, a heritage theatre, and the liveliest streets in PEC.

Fishing boats moored at Wellington harbour at dusk

Wellington

A lakeside village with a brewery, great food, and one of PEC's best public beaches.

Bloomfield's main street lined with small galleries and shops

Bloomfield

The gateway to Sandbanks. Antique shops, a cookery school, and a walkable main drag.

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Plan Your Trip

Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, these guides cover the essentials: where to eat, what to do, and how to make the most of your time in the County.

Couple walking along a sandy beach in Prince Edward County
First Visit

First Time Visiting PEC

Everything you need to know before your first trip to Prince Edward County.

Map and coffee on a table planning a weekend trip to Prince Edward County
Planning

Weekend Itinerary

A two-day plan that covers the best of PEC without rushing through it.

Wine tasting at a Prince Edward County winery with vineyard views
Wine

Wineries Guide

The best wineries in PEC, from boutique producers to well-known tasting rooms.

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What Makes PEC Special

Stories about the food, art, and rhythms of life in Prince Edward County. The things that make people fall in love with this place and sometimes move here.

Farm stand with baskets of heirloom tomatoes in Prince Edward County
Food

The Local Food Scene

Farm-to-table is not a trend here. It's just how things work. A look at the food culture that defines PEC.

Interior of an art gallery in Bloomfield with paintings and sculptures
Culture

Arts and Design in PEC

Studios, galleries, and the creative community that has made the County a destination for makers and artists.

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