Prince Edward County Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Ontario, Canada
About Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County used to be divided into smaller towns: Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington being the main population centres. The area is on the shores ofLake Ontario, and is known for beaches (including Sandbanks Provincial Park), farms on which visitors may pick apples and strawberries in season and wineries. Long settled by indigenous peoples, the county has significant archeological sites. These include the LeVescounte Mounds of the Point Peninsula Complex people, built about 2000 years ago. The county was created by Upper Canada's founding lieutenant-governor John Graves Simcoe in 1792. It was named after Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent (the fourth son of King George III) who was commander-in-chief of British North America. Shortly after the American Revolution, the Crown made
Top Attractions in Prince Edward County
Explore the best things to see and do in Prince Edward County:
- ★Ameliasburgh Museum
- ★Art and music festivals
- ★Arts Trail
- ★Bird Watching
- ★County Fair
- ★County Stage Company
- ★County Youth Park
- ★Farm Vacations
Where to Eat in Prince Edward County
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Farmer's Stands
- 🍴Grocery Chains
- 🍴Prince Edward Pizza
- 🍴Taste Trail
Where to Stay in Prince Edward County
- 🏨Angelines Inn
- 🏨Baycrest Lodge Marina
- 🏨Cherry Lane Campground and Cottages
- 🏨Claramount Inn and Spa
- 🏨County Shores
- 🏨Duck and Loon B&B
Prince Edward County Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: