Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Lake · Countryside · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Prince Edward County
Lake Ontario Rural Peninsula known for its dunes, villages, vineyards and artists' workshops.
The discovery of Prince Edward County is centred around Sandbanks Provincial Park, Picton and Lake on the Mountain. The stay thus alternates between the shores and the lakes, the countryside, the heritage and the natural spaces, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Sandbanks Provincial Park
- Picton
- Lake on the Mountain
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lac Ontario
Lake Ontario gives Prince Edward County its broad horizons, clear beaches and changing winds, including around Sandbanks and coastal roads. Water sometimes appears almost maritime: long waves, open skies, low lighthouses and vineyards at a very short distance from the shores make up a very different stage from Toronto or Kingston.
Place indismissible
Parc provincial Sandbanks
High dunes separate the clear waters of Lake Ontario from the sheltered bays of Sandbanks. Bridges and beaches allow you to move from an almost wild landscape to a family swim on the same day.
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Picton
Picton Animates the county with its old houses, small shops and port at the bottom of a quiet bay. A stop in the center gives a lively overview of the area and provides a practical base to reach beaches, estates and villages.
Lake
Lake on the Mountain
This perched lake dominates the Bay of Quinte while no visible river seems to feed it. The short road to the viewpoint reveals side by side the dark water of the lake and the vast arm of Lake Ontario below.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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