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Foods and Wines
of The County
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The
7 WONDERS
of
Prince
Edward
County
(there
are
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Sandbanks
Provincial
Park &
Beach |
North
America's
longest
fresh
water
beach
and
Number
One in
the list
of
"Wonders
of
Prince
Edward
County."
Just
what
you'd
expect
to
find...in
the
Caribbean.
World famous!
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/sand.html |
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North
Beach
Provincial
Park |
A
miniature
version
of
Sandbanks
Park
and
Beach
right in
Hillier
(minutes
from
Harwood.)
Two
beaches
in one.
On one
side of
it's
huge
white
sandbar
beach is
Lake
Ontario.
On the
other
side,
the
quiet,
peaceful,
enclosed
North
Bay.
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/nort.html |
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The
Millennium
Trail |
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The
County’s
Millennium
Trail is
a 73
hectare
sanctuary
– a
linear
parkland
that
weaves
through
50 km of
outback,
pastureland,
backyards,
wetlands,
vineyards,
and
hamlets.
Bike,
walk,
explore,
be
awestricken!
http://themillenniumtrail.com/ |
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Lake On
The
Mountain |
Lake on the Mountain is a
natural curiosity: it has a constant flow of clean,
fresh water, with no apparent source, 60 metres above
Lake Ontario. Mohawks offered gifts to its spirits and
settlers thought it was bottomless. The depth of the
lake cannot be ascertained.
A beautiful view of Adolphus Reach below from its
cliffs.
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/lakem.html |
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The
Murray
Canal |
Constructed
between
1882-1889
to
provide
an
alternative
shipping
route to
the
treacherous
waters
surrounding
Prince
Edward
County,
the
canal
makes
The
County
an
island,
and
opens a
path to
the Bay
of
Quinte
and the
best
sailing
grounds
on Lake
Ontario.
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/lakem.html |
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The
Glenora
Ferry |
How can
a ferry
be a
wonder
of The
County?
Because
it's a
fabulously
scenic
boat
ride for
you and
your car
that
costs
absolutely
nothing!
And when
you get
off the
ferry,
you're
either
very
close to
Lake on
the
Mountain,
or on
the road
to
Kingston.
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/Glenora.Schedule |
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The
Birds |
Prince
Edward
County
is an
extraordinary
birding
location
with the
highest
concentration
and
abundance
of
migratory
birds
anywhere
on the
Canadian
side of
Lake
Ontario.
Even
with the
backdrop
of all
The
County's
hypnotic
natural
beauty,
the
birding
alone
ranks it
as a
National
Treasure
to
protect
and
cherish.
http://naturestuff.net/site/index.php |
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Prince Edward County might just as easily be in
Europe.
Even though it's the closest
Ontario Wine Region to Ottawa,
Toronto and Montréal.
When one exits the 401 and heads
south onto the island, the
landscape transforms into
rolling countryside dotted with
vineyards in a luscious painting
of rural tranquility. You've
come through the looking glass
into another world. Leave the
deadlines behind...everything
moves at a luxurious pace in The
County. The wines are superb,
the foods are fresh and
inspired, the accommodations are
classic and comforting. The
County is a cornucopia of music,
art, fine cuisine, and...of
course...wonderful wines. |
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Check the
weather forcast
for The County
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Pick a County
destination from the
pop-up on the left
side of the Weather
Network Widget for
quick access to a
full-scale weather
forecast for the
day, the week, or
even the next
14-days. "Wellington" will
give you weather for
the northern part of
The County where
Hillier is located,
Picton will tell you
about the southern
part.
"Sandbanks" will
report the forecast
for North America's
longest fresh water
beach at Sandbanks
Provincial Park
located in The
County's
southwestern shore. |
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View weather
radar Niagara to
The County
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Accommodation,
Restaurants,
Entertainment
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Festival
Players of
Prince
Edward
County is
world-class,
professional
quality live
theater
in a rural
setting.
Just being
in the
playhouse is
a bit bit of
a treat by
itself. They
also offer
pre-show
dinners, and
accommodation
packages on
their
website: |
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Festival
Players of
Prince
Edward
County -
near
Bloomfield
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The
County is
very proud
of The
Regent
Theater.
Sitting on
Picton's
main drag,
it's a trip
back into
the days of
grand movie
houses. Just
as in the
olde days,
The Regent
hosts many
live stage
shows every
year. Close
to
restaurants,
bars, coffee
houses, too: |
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The Regent
Theater -
Picton
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County Fun and
Entertainment
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An overview
of the
abundant
natural
wonders that
make The
County a
paradise for
birding,
biking,
camping,
hiking,
swimming,
boating,
fishing,
flying, and
just plain
laying back: |
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Parks,
Sanctuaries,
Conservation
Areas,
Beaches
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North
America's
longest
fresh water
beach and
one of the
famous
"Wonders of
Prince
Edward
County."
Just what
you'd
expect...in
the
Caribbean: |
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Sandbanks
Provincial
Park & Beach
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A miniature
version of Sandbanks Beach
and Park right in Hillier
(minutes from Harwood) with
some very unusual and
charming features: |
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North Beach
Provincial
Park
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Another of
the famous "Wonders of
Prince Edward County."
Arguably our most stunning
natural lookout. Great
restaurant and lodgings,
too: |
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Lake On The
Mountain
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18-hole
semi-private
golf club,
driving
range,
lessons,
tournaments,
food/beverage.
County Road
64, RR#2,
Carrying
Place, ON.
888-475-2155 |
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Barcovan
Golf Club
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117-acre
regulation
golf course
Designed by
Azinger
Design
Company Inc.
9-hole,
3,500-yard
layout. Tee
times
available.
Public
welcome. 157
Prince
Edward
Drive,
Wellington,
ON.
866-549-2357 |
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Wellington
on the Lake
Golf Course
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Overlooking
Picton Bay, this 18 hole,
par 72 championship course
has dramatic elevations,
superbly maintained greens
and demanding fairways,
challenging golfers of all
levels and abilities.
Licensed restaurant. Public
welcome. 734 Highway 49,
Picton, ON. 613-476-2222.
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Picton Golf
& Country
Club
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