Dale's County Guidebook
Food Scene
YOU MUST EXPERIENCE THE DRAKE DEVONSHIRE AT LEAST ONCE! Recommend going during a sunny day and sitting on the patio overlooking the water. Check first to see what time the Fish Fry menu is offered. Amazing! Dinner is good too - order the house wine - both red and white are County and excellent!
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Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf StYOU MUST EXPERIENCE THE DRAKE DEVONSHIRE AT LEAST ONCE! Recommend going during a sunny day and sitting on the patio overlooking the water. Check first to see what time the Fish Fry menu is offered. Amazing! Dinner is good too - order the house wine - both red and white are County and excellent!
Don't miss a visit to Piccolina's (owned by talented baker/chef Enid Grace)! It's right at West & Main in Wellington - 2 minutes from my home, and features all wonderful things Italian. Specializing in Italian pasteries, foccacias, take-out pasta, sauces, cheeses, meats, wines, and heavenly coffees. Open early morning until 4:00 pm - check for days opened.
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Enid Grace Culinary
304 Wellington Main St Don't miss a visit to Piccolina's (owned by talented baker/chef Enid Grace)! It's right at West & Main in Wellington - 2 minutes from my home, and features all wonderful things Italian. Specializing in Italian pasteries, foccacias, take-out pasta, sauces, cheeses, meats, wines, and heavenly coffees. Open early morning until 4:00 pm - check for days opened.
Mexican cuisine - right around the corner from my home. Very authentic and the margaritas are superb!
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La Condesa
298 Wellington Main StMexican cuisine - right around the corner from my home. Very authentic and the margaritas are superb!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is lively, cozy English pub. Typical pub fare. Music most nights. Or maybe you just want a game of darts or watch the hockey game at the bar.
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The Barley Room Pub
395 Sandy Hook RoadThis is lively, cozy English pub. Typical pub fare. Music most nights. Or maybe you just want a game of darts or watch the hockey game at the bar.
Ride your bike or hike the Millennium Trail (or drive). Wine tastings. Nice Cab Franc. Amble through the vineyard to the dry stone bridge. Now featuring local and guest artists in the afternoon and evenings on weekends..
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Karlo Estates
561 Danforth RdRide your bike or hike the Millennium Trail (or drive). Wine tastings. Nice Cab Franc. Amble through the vineyard to the dry stone bridge. Now featuring local and guest artists in the afternoon and evenings on weekends..
The Hayloft Dancehall is the place to party. Live bands and a great bar - in a barn. And you don't have to worry about driving - there's a shuttle to pick you up and bring you back to Wellington.
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The Hayloft
344 Salmon Point RdThe Hayloft Dancehall is the place to party. Live bands and a great bar - in a barn. And you don't have to worry about driving - there's a shuttle to pick you up and bring you back to Wellington.
One of my favourites! Fabulous sparkling wine - IMHO the best sparkling wine made in North Amercia! Good stop for lunch on the patio overlooking the vineyards. They serve food to pair with your sparkling wine (oysters and other heavenly delights).
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Hinterland Wine Company
1258 Closson RdOne of my favourites! Fabulous sparkling wine - IMHO the best sparkling wine made in North Amercia! Good stop for lunch on the patio overlooking the vineyards. They serve food to pair with your sparkling wine (oysters and other heavenly delights).
Walk to this hip brewery right in the middle of town! Cosy wood stove and good music.They also serve lunch and dinner. Watch for special menu offerings from visiting chefs.
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Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StWalk to this hip brewery right in the middle of town! Cosy wood stove and good music.They also serve lunch and dinner. Watch for special menu offerings from visiting chefs.
Great spot for an afternoon! Big outdoor area with stuff to entertain the kids. Excellent local beers! Lunch menu available.
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Parsons Brewing Company
876 County Rd 49Great spot for an afternoon! Big outdoor area with stuff to entertain the kids. Excellent local beers! Lunch menu available.
Slake Brewing
181 Mowbray RdGreat brewery with a fabulous view!
Essentials
Foodland - Wellington
279 Wellington Main StGood for buying basics.
This hardware store has been a fixture in Wellington for over a hundred years! It's still got wooden floors and a tin ceiling. The best service ever! (And they have everything - don't be afraid to ask.)
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Wellington Home Hardware
289 Wellington Main StThis hardware store has been a fixture in Wellington for over a hundred years! It's still got wooden floors and a tin ceiling. The best service ever! (And they have everything - don't be afraid to ask.)
Great for specialty and prepared foods! (Shares parking lot with the Liquor Store)
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Agrarian Market
4 Lake StGreat for specialty and prepared foods! (Shares parking lot with the Liquor Store)
Andrew & Emily's No Frills
13311 Loyalist PkwyMetro
73 Picton Main StParks & Nature
Beautiful day use beach a short 10 minute drive- similar to Sandbanks - dunes, waves, trails, plus a small lake if you want to avoid the waves - great for little ones. Must reserve Day Pass in advance through Ontario Provincial Parks
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North Beach Provincial Park
440 North Beach RdBeautiful day use beach a short 10 minute drive- similar to Sandbanks - dunes, waves, trails, plus a small lake if you want to avoid the waves - great for little ones. Must reserve Day Pass in advance through Ontario Provincial Parks
Swimming, boating, hiking, water sports, birding, fishing. It doesn't get much better than this. Wade way out into the water with only the softest sand between your toes. Climb the huge dunes. Go to the beaches on the Lake Ontario side for wild waves - lots of fun! MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE (5 DAYS BEFORE IF POSSIBLE) THROUGH ONTARIO PROVINCIAL PARKS.
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Sandbanks Dunes Beach
Swimming, boating, hiking, water sports, birding, fishing. It doesn't get much better than this. Wade way out into the water with only the softest sand between your toes. Climb the huge dunes. Go to the beaches on the Lake Ontario side for wild waves - lots of fun! MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE (5 DAYS BEFORE IF POSSIBLE) THROUGH ONTARIO PROVINCIAL PARKS.
Take a drive to the southeastern part of the County and visit Little Bluff for a stunning view. Climb down to the rocky beach and take a swim in the crystal clear water.
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Little Bluff Conservation Area
3625 County Road 13Take a drive to the southeastern part of the County and visit Little Bluff for a stunning view. Climb down to the rocky beach and take a swim in the crystal clear water.
Visit this strange lake that defies geological theory. Stunning view from the escarpment! Watch the Glenora Ferry far below. Visit the patio at the nearby Inn - order the charcuterie board and a cold beer.
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Tó a hegyi tartományban
296 County Rd 7Visit this strange lake that defies geological theory. Stunning view from the escarpment! Watch the Glenora Ferry far below. Visit the patio at the nearby Inn - order the charcuterie board and a cold beer.
Wellington's local beach. Pebbly beach with short boardwalk. Not as nice as North Beach or Sandbanks but swimmable. Nice views and good bird watching on the bay side. Great for watching the sunset.
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Wellington Beach
Wellington's local beach. Pebbly beach with short boardwalk. Not as nice as North Beach or Sandbanks but swimmable. Nice views and good bird watching on the bay side. Great for watching the sunset.
Up for some energetic fun in a sheltered bay where the water is warm and the music loud? This water park offers obstacle courses, jumping towers, water slides and much more.
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Westlake Watersports
191 Winns DrUp for some energetic fun in a sheltered bay where the water is warm and the music loud? This water park offers obstacle courses, jumping towers, water slides and much more.
Shopping
This enormous century dairy barn has been converted to a store packed with art, photography, cards, books, pantry delicacies, pottery, quilts, sculptures, and more from County artists and artisans. And there's antiques, vintage clothing and goats outside for the kids to feed. A must visit spot! Tell the owner, Janice, that Dale sent you.
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The Local Store - PEC
768 County Rd 12This enormous century dairy barn has been converted to a store packed with art, photography, cards, books, pantry delicacies, pottery, quilts, sculptures, and more from County artists and artisans. And there's antiques, vintage clothing and goats outside for the kids to feed. A must visit spot! Tell the owner, Janice, that Dale sent you.
OAK CLOTHING CO.
264 Main StreetCool clothes, plus coffee!
Fabulous cheese! A bit of a drive to this off the grid spot, but worth it. See where they bury the cheese to maintain an ideal temperature. Hit the wineries and cider spots along the way.
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Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co.
4309 County Road 8Fabulous cheese! A bit of a drive to this off the grid spot, but worth it. See where they bury the cheese to maintain an ideal temperature. Hit the wineries and cider spots along the way.
Every Saturday morning May - Oct. Local farmers sell their produce by the lake next to church on Main St. and as well at The Eddie just east of town. Buy your lunch while you're there - pizzas, sandwiches, desserts. Wine tasting. Local artists, artisans and local farmers.
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Wellington Farmers' Market
15786 Wellington Main StEvery Saturday morning May - Oct. Local farmers sell their produce by the lake next to church on Main St. and as well at The Eddie just east of town. Buy your lunch while you're there - pizzas, sandwiches, desserts. Wine tasting. Local artists, artisans and local farmers.
One of my favourite tiny stores in Bloomfield! Everything is Canadian made. Beautiful stuff! Don't miss KEEP - even better (same owner) in Picton.
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KOKITO
283 Bloomfield Main StOne of my favourite tiny stores in Bloomfield! Everything is Canadian made. Beautiful stuff! Don't miss KEEP - even better (same owner) in Picton.
This store resells used DESIGNER clothing that is top notch and in perfect condition. All inventory is sourced from high-end neighbourhoods in Toronto. Watch for their 50% off everything in the store sale.
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City Revival
275 Picton Main StThis store resells used DESIGNER clothing that is top notch and in perfect condition. All inventory is sourced from high-end neighbourhoods in Toronto. Watch for their 50% off everything in the store sale.
Arts & Culture
Visit Pam's studio next door - open most days. She's a talented artist and lovely woman. Wander through her home and studio to view her extensive repertoire of local scenes and abstract creations.
Pamela Carter Studio
52 West StVisit Pam's studio next door - open most days. She's a talented artist and lovely woman. Wander through her home and studio to view her extensive repertoire of local scenes and abstract creations.
Sidestreet Gallery
264 Wellington Main StTwo floors of local arts and crafts.
Sybil Frank Gallery
305 West StSmall gallery with great collection of contemporary art.
Visit Mark - just around the corner - to watch him blow glass or shop in his gallery of beautiful glass creations. He works everyday!
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Armstrong Glassworks
326 2 AveVisit Mark - just around the corner - to watch him blow glass or shop in his gallery of beautiful glass creations. He works everyday!
High end contemporary art gallery with art garden. Part of the Huff Estates Winery complex. A few original Group of Seven paintings of interest.
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Oeno Gallery
2274 Prince Edward County Rd 1High end contemporary art gallery with art garden. Part of the Huff Estates Winery complex. A few original Group of Seven paintings of interest.
Sightseeing
Breathe deep as you wonder through the lavender fields. Beautiful! They sell all things lavender in their shop.
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Prince Edward County Lavender
732 Closson RdBreathe deep as you wonder through the lavender fields. Beautiful! They sell all things lavender in their shop.
Good place for lunch while you enjoy some of the best local cider. Spectacular views from the apple tree hillside overlooking the lake. Outdoor barbeque and pizza oven. Picnic tables
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The County Cider Company
657 Bongards CrossroadGood place for lunch while you enjoy some of the best local cider. Spectacular views from the apple tree hillside overlooking the lake. Outdoor barbeque and pizza oven. Picnic tables
Ever looked at a map and wondered why the Loyalist Parkway (#33) ends at the water? That's because you have to drive your car onto a ferry to get to the other side. It's fun and it's free! Great views from both sides.
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Glenora Ferry - Glenora Dock
11369 Loyalist PkwyEver looked at a map and wondered why the Loyalist Parkway (#33) ends at the water? That's because you have to drive your car onto a ferry to get to the other side. It's fun and it's free! Great views from both sides.