--- title: "A Scenic Day of Sips & Savours in Prince Edward County" date: 2025-06-06T14:39:00-04:00 author: "South Eastern Ontario / Sud-Est de l'Ontario" canonical_url: "https://www.southeasternontario.ca/itineraries/a-scenic-day-of-sips-savours-in-prince-edward-county/?x-craft-preview=1a725593871ef663259a80a8d9a1fb8f5f6561fed1bac209311e6e316628a19bypexvqztvv" section: Itineraries --- ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth2400px/RS862_TGW-7051.jpg) # A Scenic Day of Sips & Savours in Prince Edward County South Eastern Ontario / Sud-Est de l'Ontario [Prince Edward County](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/prince-edward-county/?x-craft-preview=1a725593871ef663259a80a8d9a1fb8f5f6561fed1bac209311e6e316628a19bypexvqztvv) rewards travellers who embrace a slower pace and leave room for unexpected discoveries. Around almost every bend, you'll find a vineyard, farm stand, bakery, artisan producer or scenic view that invites you to pull over and stay awhile. One of the joys of exploring [The County](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/prince-edward-county/?x-craft-preview=1a725593871ef663259a80a8d9a1fb8f5f6561fed1bac209311e6e316628a19bypexvqztvv) is that no two visits are ever quite the same. Seasonal harvests, special finds and spontaneous stops often become the highlights of the day. Before you set out on your adventures, here are a few tips from local experts. First, bring a cooler; you’ll need it for all the bounty you’ll find at roadside stands. Second, try to visit wineries early in the day, before they get too busy. Most importantly, don’t underestimate driving times. [The County](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/prince-edward-county/?x-craft-preview=1a725593871ef663259a80a8d9a1fb8f5f6561fed1bac209311e6e316628a19bypexvqztvv) is bigger than it looks! It can take nearly an hour to drive from one side to the other. Plan your day trip by region and group stops together, so you can spend less time driving and more time savouring. Embrace “County Time” and slow down, leaving room for spontaneity. After all, some of the best meals, markets and wineries are those you stumble upon. Here is just one of many potential day trips you could take in [The County](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/prince-edward-county/?x-craft-preview=1a725593871ef663259a80a8d9a1fb8f5f6561fed1bac209311e6e316628a19bypexvqztvv). This one starts and ends in Picton. Begin your day with a fancy coffee or tea, along with pastries and other breakfast treats, at Picton’s [Beacon Bike + Brews](https://www.beaconbikebrew.com/), [Lily’s Café](https://www.lilyscafe.ca/) or [The Bean Counter](https://www.beancountercafe.com/). - [Beacon Bike + Brews Explore ](https://www.beaconbikebrew.com/) - [Lily's Cafe Explore ](https://www.lilyscafe.ca/) - [The Bean Counter Café Explore ](https://www.beancountercafe.com/) ## Begin your day Skip section Heading east out of town, your first stop could be the farm stand at [Return to Earth Farm](https://returntoearthfarm.ca/), where you can pick up pasture-raised meat. Two kilometres down the road, you can sample red, white and rosé wines at [Amanda’s Vineyards](https://www.amandasvineyards.com/). Hop back in the car for the quick trip to [Cressy Mustard Co](https://www.cressymustard.com/). to pick up small-batch mustards. If you’re hungry, you can dig into fish tacos and other casual fare. Alternatively, head across the road to [Waupoos Estates](https://www.waupooswinery.com) winery to tour its vineyards and cellars, taste a wide range of wines in the expansive boutique, have lunch in one of several restaurants, and drop into its Clafeld Cider House. - [Return to Earth Farm Explore ](https://returntoearthfarm.ca/) - [Amanda's Vineyards Explore ](https://www.amandasvineyards.com/) - [Cressy Mustard Co. Explore ](https://www.cressymustard.com/) - [Diamond J Ranch Explore ](https://www.facebook.com/p/Diamond-J-Ranch-100095196038332/) - [Waupoos Estates Explore ](https://www.waupooswinery.com) - [Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Explore ](https://fifthtown.ca/) - [Bailey’s Run Baked Goods Explore ](https://baileysrun.net/) - [Agrarian Market Explore ](https://agrarianmarket.com/) Skip section Thus fortified, head next to [Fifth Town Artisan Cheese](https://fifthtown.ca/), where you can keep filling your cooler—this time, with hard and soft cheeses made from local cow’s, goat’s or water buffalo’s milk. Not far from there, [Bailey’s Run Baked Goods](https://baileysrun.net/) is a charming, self-serve bakeshop. By this point, a bit of exercise may be in order. At [Diamond J Ranch](https://www.facebook.com/p/Diamond-J-Ranch-100095196038332/) near Lake on the Mountain, you can book a trail ride or a pony ride to explore some of [The County](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/prince-edward-county/?x-craft-preview=1a725593871ef663259a80a8d9a1fb8f5f6561fed1bac209311e6e316628a19bypexvqztvv)’s spectacular landscapes on horseback. Wind up your day in Picton, where you can browse for local foods at [Agrarian Market](https://agrarianmarket.com/) before having dinner at one of the town’s many restaurants. Picton also has a wide range of accommodations to choose from. ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth1600px/RS901_TGW-7266.jpg?transformId=2337&site=default) - [County Creative Explore ](https://countycreative.ca/) - [Regent Theatre Explore ](https://theregenttheatre.org/) - [The Andrew Explore ](https://theandrew.ca/) - [Books & Company Explore ](https://www.pictonbookstore.com/) ## Small Town Stops Along the Way Skip section Picton, the largest community in [Prince Edward County](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/prince-edward-county/?x-craft-preview=1a725593871ef663259a80a8d9a1fb8f5f6561fed1bac209311e6e316628a19bypexvqztvv), is home to a diverse selection of businesses. Paint pottery or take a class at [County Creative](https://countycreative.ca/). Catch a live performance at the [Regent Theatre](https://theregenttheatre.org/) or [The Andrew](https://theandrew.ca/). Pick up something new to read at [Books & Company](https://www.pictonbookstore.com/). And when it comes to places to shop, eat or stay, you’ll be spoiled for choice. [Prince Edward County](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/prince-edward-county/?x-craft-preview=1a725593871ef663259a80a8d9a1fb8f5f6561fed1bac209311e6e316628a19bypexvqztvv) is divided into [10 regions](https://visitthecounty.com/regions): Ameliasburgh, Athol, Bloomfield, Hallowell, Hillier, North Marysburgh, Picton, Sophiasburgh, South Marysburgh and Wellington. Within those regions, you’ll find the following communities. - **Bloomfield:** Boutiques in this pretty hamlet include [Guildworks](https://guildworks.ca/) (pieces by Canadian artisans), [Country Traders](https://countytraders.ca/) (second-hand furniture) and [Kokito](https://www.kokito.ca/) (gifts and home decor). Enjoy small-batch ice cream at [Slickers](https://slickers.ca/), cider at [Stock & Row Cidery](https://stockandrow.com/pages/farm-cidery), or a frosty beer at [All My Friends Beer Co.](https://amfbeer.com/), [Dune Hopper Brewing Co.](https://dunehopper.ca/), [Gillingham Brewing Company](https://gillinghambrewing.ca/) or [Matron Fine Beer](https://matronfinebeer.ca/). - **Carrying Place:** Overlooking the Bay of Quinte, Carrying Place is one of the gateways to The County. Shop for fine art at [Florence Chik-Lau Art](https://www.chiklau.com/) and [By the Bay Art Studio](https://bythebay.squarespace.com/). - **Cherry Valley:** Pick up essentials (like ice cream) at [The Store in Cherry Valley](https://visitthecounty.com/listings/the-store-in-cherry-valley), and unwind at a barn party or other live event at the [Hayloft Dancehall](https://www.thehayloftdancehall.com/). - **Consecon:** Buy hand-painted clothing or take an art class at [Janet B Gallery and Studios](https://www.facebook.com/janetbgallery/). - **Milford:** Shop for linen clothing at [l’Atelier du Presbytère](https://atelierdupresbytere.com/), pick up fresh bread and take-home meals at [PECish Baking Company](https://www.pecishbaking.co/), see a live production at the [Mount Tabor Playhouse](https://ticketscene.ca/venues/5363/), or rent a paddlecraft at [Cabin Fever Kayak](https://cabinfeverkayak.ca/). - **Waupoos:** Pop into [Waupoos Tarts](https://www.facebook.com/p/Waupoos-Tarts-100064202286602/) for sweet treats, the [Sugar Shack Candle Company](https://www.facebook.com/thesugarshackcandleco/) for soy candles, and [Cressy Mustard Co](https://www.cressymustard.com/). for fish tacos, house-made mustards and local beverages. - **Wellington:** This small community is packed with attractive shops and restaurants. Start your explorations with a bountiful breakfast at [Creekside Café](https://www.creeksidepec.com/). Meander among the many art galleries, including the [Sybil Frank Gallery](https://sybilfrankgallery.com/), the [Spotted Zebra Studio](https://visitthecounty.com/listings/the-spotted-zebra-studio), the [Dayna Law Studio](https://daynalaw.com/) and [Armstrong Glassworks](https://armstrongglassworks.com/index.shtml). Enjoy dinner with a water view at [Pounders Pub and Patio](https://pounderspub.ca/) or the [Drake Devonshire Restaurant](https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/drakedevonshire). READ ALSO - [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth250px/pec-2x.jpg) Outdoor & Adventure Prince Edward County: Town & County Road Ride ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/itineraries/prince-edward-county-town-county-road-ride/?x-craft-preview=1a725593871ef663259a80a8d9a1fb8f5f6561fed1bac209311e6e316628a19bypexvqztvv)