Guidebook for Prince Edward
Parks & Nature
This pristine sandy beach is unlike any other!
You will be required to obtain your day use parking spot in advance. Advance daily vehicle permits will become available at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time up to five days in advance of your arrival date.
There are two ways to obtain your daily vehicle permit:
Online at https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/?fbclid=IwAR0FSxuFoAMU4nI4NFgwD20g6Il-iiWrUX3kfFg-mHlDx0pbcikHNrfFIFk
By phone by calling 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275) – Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Please note that day use remains free Monday to Thursday (May 1 – September 2), and there is a fee Friday to Sunday. You will still be required to obtain a day use parking spot in advance.
You will need to have proof of your reservation confirmation ready at the gate. They will be validating digital or printed confirmations and all day use vehicles are required to check in.
485 locals recommend
Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12This pristine sandy beach is unlike any other!
You will be required to obtain your day use parking spot in advance. Advance daily vehicle permits will become available at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time up to five days in advance of your arrival date.
There are two ways to obtain your daily vehicle permit:
Online at https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/?fbclid=IwAR0FSxuFoAMU4nI4NFgwD20g6Il-iiWrUX3kfFg-mHlDx0pbcikHNrfFIFk
By phone by calling 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275) – Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Please note that day use remains free Monday to Thursday (May 1 – September 2), and there is a fee Friday to Sunday. You will still be required to obtain a day use parking spot in advance.
You will need to have proof of your reservation confirmation ready at the gate. They will be validating digital or printed confirmations and all day use vehicles are required to check in.
This is a geological wonder! An actual lake on a mountain! Definitely worth the 15 mins drive.
192 locals recommend
Lake on the Mountain
This is a geological wonder! An actual lake on a mountain! Definitely worth the 15 mins drive.
Essentials
Quinte Health Care - Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital
403 Picton Main StWineries/Breweries
Sparkling wine at Hinterland…Ancestral, Borealis, unbelievably refreshing and good!
105 locals recommend
Hinterland Wine Company
1258 Closson RdSparkling wine at Hinterland…Ancestral, Borealis, unbelievably refreshing and good!
Closson Chase Vineyards
629 Closson Rdbeautiful winery, beautiful wines
The Grange…definitely worth a visit. This winery is gorgeous.
98 locals recommend
Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards and Estate Winery
990 Closson RdThe Grange…definitely worth a visit. This winery is gorgeous.
Long Dog Vineyard & Winery
104 Brewers RdThe wine so good. It is worth the drive to South Bay!
Stop in Midtown Brewery for a few local brews and check out what Chef Neil Dowson has on the menu. Fun fact: Chef Neil competed on Chopped Canada a few years ago and was victorious!
170 locals recommend
Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StStop in Midtown Brewery for a few local brews and check out what Chef Neil Dowson has on the menu. Fun fact: Chef Neil competed on Chopped Canada a few years ago and was victorious!
This is a fun place to stop. Loads of outdoor space. There is an outdoor skating rink. Enjoy a flight of Chris Parsons’ refreshing beer and check out their delicious food menu.
167 locals recommend
Parsons Brewing Company
876 County Rd 49This is a fun place to stop. Loads of outdoor space. There is an outdoor skating rink. Enjoy a flight of Chris Parsons’ refreshing beer and check out their delicious food menu.
Food scene
BEACON BIKE + BREW
188 Picton Main Stdelicious coffee steps from the suite
right next door...delicious coffee, sandwiches, great for takeaway lunch
7 locals recommend
Picnic Bakeshop and Sandwicherie
194 Main St Wright next door...delicious coffee, sandwiches, great for takeaway lunch
delicious food cooked over wood flame or in their wood-fired oven in their stylishly appointed dining room.
128 locals recommend
Flame + Smith
106 Bloomfield Main Stdelicious food cooked over wood flame or in their wood-fired oven in their stylishly appointed dining room.
beautiful dining room, delicious food. perfect for a special night
50 locals recommend
The Royal Hotel
247 Picton Main Stbeautiful dining room, delicious food. perfect for a special night
La Condesa
298 Wellington Main StThe food is so delicious and the margaritas are to die for!
Cocktails lakeside at the Drake. The restaurant is so stylish, you feel hip just being there! Food is good and the view of the lake is unbelievable.
240 locals recommend
Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf StCocktails lakeside at the Drake. The restaurant is so stylish, you feel hip just being there! Food is good and the view of the lake is unbelievable.
Breakfast at the Picton Harbour Inn - this is a local favourite!
23 locals recommend
Picton Harbour Inn
33 Bridge StBreakfast at the Picton Harbour Inn - this is a local favourite!
Food at Bocado is divine! This Spanish restaurant is just steps from the suite.
53 locals recommend
Bocado
252 Picton Main StreetFood at Bocado is divine! This Spanish restaurant is just steps from the suite.
it’s just around the corner and only does takeout right now. perfect if you're arriving late and don't have a reservation. Their food is so good!
15 locals recommend
SUJEO Korean Restaurant
172 Picton Main Streetit’s just around the corner and only does takeout right now. perfect if you're arriving late and don't have a reservation. Their food is so good!
555 Brewing Co
124 Picton Main Styou can order takeout woodfired pizza or hang out on their patio