Craig’s guidebook to "Veggies"
Food scene
Right across the street, one of the best fresh vegetable markets in The County. Great prices and selection.
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Van Grootheest Farm
48 Stanley StRight across the street, one of the best fresh vegetable markets in The County. Great prices and selection.
Wonderful locally made icecream. A ten minute walk to the Bloomfield flagship location or visit them in Picton.
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Slickers County Ice Cream Ltd
271 Bloomfield Main StWonderful locally made icecream. A ten minute walk to the Bloomfield flagship location or visit them in Picton.
Lovely little cafe ten min walk away in Bloomfield.
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The Saylor House Cafe and B&B
274 Bloomfield Main StLovely little cafe ten min walk away in Bloomfield.
Dangerously close and good. Fantastic local distillery, nice grounds, mixology classes.
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Kinsip House of Fine Spirits
66 Gilead RdDangerously close and good. Fantastic local distillery, nice grounds, mixology classes.
A really nice place for an affordable delicious breakfast.
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Picton Harbour Inn
33 Bridge StA really nice place for an affordable delicious breakfast.
Only a ten minute walk down the trail from our backyard, or one minute drive. There are many fantastic microbreweries throughout Prince Edward County. Matron as well as being close also uses all local ingredients.
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Matron Fine Beer
65 Barker LnOnly a ten minute walk down the trail from our backyard, or one minute drive. There are many fantastic microbreweries throughout Prince Edward County. Matron as well as being close also uses all local ingredients.
The Bloomfield Public House now offers great pre-made meals and offers beverages, about a ten minute walk.
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Bloomfield Public House
257 Bloomfield Main StThe Bloomfield Public House now offers great pre-made meals and offers beverages, about a ten minute walk.
Nice restaurant, fun venue when events are on the go, as well, it includes the Barley House - terrific pub with free live entertainment most nights.
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The Waring House Restaurant & Inn
395 Sandy Hook RdNice restaurant, fun venue when events are on the go, as well, it includes the Barley House - terrific pub with free live entertainment most nights.
Very nice for diner and wine, lovely drive out to Waupoos
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Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant
3016 County Road 8Very nice for diner and wine, lovely drive out to Waupoos
Food and beverage in Wellington, well run, local, has a nice feel for families too. Open early.
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Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StFood and beverage in Wellington, well run, local, has a nice feel for families too. Open early.
Millefleurs
17461 Loyalist PkwyTremendous products from fresh honey and lavender.
Contemporary, high quality service, beautiful view. Open mic Tuesday's plus other special events.
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The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WContemporary, high quality service, beautiful view. Open mic Tuesday's plus other special events.
Walking trails through the property, firepit, lovely solarium, very nice wines at an affordable price. Gives you a chance to explore Sophiasburg.
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Three Dog Winery
1920 Fish Lake RdWalking trails through the property, firepit, lovely solarium, very nice wines at an affordable price. Gives you a chance to explore Sophiasburg.
Nice destination, also has kayak rentals nearby on the river.
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Black River Cheese
913 County Rd 13Nice destination, also has kayak rentals nearby on the river.
Fine Cider, great company and destination visit while in Waupoos.
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The County Cider Company
657 Bongards CrossroadFine Cider, great company and destination visit while in Waupoos.
Very interesting new micro brewery in a unique beautiful location, specialize in flavourful beers and more, just not the heavier of the IPAs.
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Slake Brewing
181 Mowbray RdVery interesting new micro brewery in a unique beautiful location, specialize in flavourful beers and more, just not the heavier of the IPAs.
Flame + Smith
106 Bloomfield Main StHigh end dining close by
Sightseeing
Ten minutes away. There are day use walking areas and miles of beaches.
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Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12Ten minutes away. There are day use walking areas and miles of beaches.
Another wonderful beach to walk while in Prince Edward County.
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North Beach Provincial Park
440 North Beach RdAnother wonderful beach to walk while in Prince Edward County.
Tremendous place to go for a walk ten minutes away by car in Picton. Many trails and options. Visit the historic buildings while onsite.
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Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area
Clarke RoadTremendous place to go for a walk ten minutes away by car in Picton. Many trails and options. Visit the historic buildings while onsite.
Fantastic selection of clothing, gifts, novel items...great place to stop and shop nearby.
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Green Gables Gifts & Greetings
286 Bloomfield Main StFantastic selection of clothing, gifts, novel items...great place to stop and shop nearby.
More beaches to visit, again ten minutes away by car and you can explore the many stores and sites in the town of Wellington.
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Wellington Beach
More beaches to visit, again ten minutes away by car and you can explore the many stores and sites in the town of Wellington.
Oeno Gallery
2274 Prince Edward County Rd 1Gorgeous gallery, associated with Huff Estate Winery.
There are many nice clothing and accessory stores in Bloomfield within walking distance.
Diva Decorative Art
271 Bloomfield Main StThere are many nice clothing and accessory stores in Bloomfield within walking distance.
Very nice gallery with a wide selection of work from local artists.
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Arts on Main Gallery
223 Picton Main StVery nice gallery with a wide selection of work from local artists.
Right next door, terrific rental and sales venue.
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Pedego Electric Bikes Prince Edward County
39 Stanley StRight next door, terrific rental and sales venue.
Led by Rev Charles Morris, also a venue for some of the finest concerts in The County.
St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Picton
335 Main St ELed by Rev Charles Morris, also a venue for some of the finest concerts in The County.
Worth the drive out to Marysburgh. Extensive collection, interesting for all ages.
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Mariners Park Museum
2065 County Rd 13Worth the drive out to Marysburgh. Extensive collection, interesting for all ages.
Historic theatre, beautiful for movies, live music, and live theatre. Priced well. Local volunteer run classic venue.
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The Regent Theatre
224 Picton Main StHistoric theatre, beautiful for movies, live music, and live theatre. Priced well. Local volunteer run classic venue.
Prince Edward Yacht Club
30 Fairfield StDrop by to view the boats and harbour
Wide selection of items, constantly changing. Right next door.
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County Traders
39B Stanley StWide selection of items, constantly changing. Right next door.
Mount Tabor Theatre
Terrific local theatre. Intimate.
Professional theatre right here at home. Located in Wellington only ten minute drive from home.
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Festival Players of Prince Edward County
15786 Loyalist ParkwayProfessional theatre right here at home. Located in Wellington only ten minute drive from home.
Gorgeous spot away from the hustle and bustle. Stone beach..Nice for walking. Limited to 30 cars in peak season
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Little Bluff Conservation Area
3625 County Road 13Gorgeous spot away from the hustle and bustle. Stone beach..Nice for walking. Limited to 30 cars in peak season
Neighbourhoods
You are just south by a few blocks of Bloomfield's main street. There are free public tennis courts in excellent condition just a five minute walk away. The David Hatch Gallery and Baxter Arts Centre are also a few minute walk down the road.
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Bloomfield
You are just south by a few blocks of Bloomfield's main street. There are free public tennis courts in excellent condition just a five minute walk away. The David Hatch Gallery and Baxter Arts Centre are also a few minute walk down the road.
5 - 10 minute drive away, three large grocery stores, pharmacies, various amenities, LCBO and Beer store. Considerable shopping on the main street. Nice restaurants.
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Picton
5 - 10 minute drive away, three large grocery stores, pharmacies, various amenities, LCBO and Beer store. Considerable shopping on the main street. Nice restaurants.
Short drive west of Bloomfield. Shopping, groceries, LCBO, nice restaurants.
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Wellington Pharmacy
274 Wellington Main StShort drive west of Bloomfield. Shopping, groceries, LCBO, nice restaurants.
Further west community in the county, groceries, beer, some unique shops.
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Consecon
Further west community in the county, groceries, beer, some unique shops.
Entertainment
Really nice local drive in theatre. Two screens. A short drive from the house. excellent local operators. PEC tradition, flash your lights and honk when the feature is about to come on
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Mustang Drive-In
1521 Prince Edward County Rd 1Really nice local drive in theatre. Two screens. A short drive from the house. excellent local operators. PEC tradition, flash your lights and honk when the feature is about to come on
Consejos para los viajeros
Desplazamientos
Local transit
There are a few cab companies, all good. No Uber but there's U-Ride. There is a shuttle between Bloomfield/Picton/Wellington and there are busses from Belleville to PEC. quintetransit dot ca
No te lo pierdas
Wellington has a great farmers market on Saturdays.
Wide variety of items from across The County.
Costumbres y cultura
Wave to people when you go by on small roads, say hi
The people of The County are very welcoming providing you are respectful of the residence.
Modos de ahorrar
Veggies
The market across the road is the best deal around. Barley Days Brewery usually has deals on beer when you buy 6 or more. Matron Brewery and All My Friends Beer within walking distance. Regent Theatre has a Tuesday night special.
Reserva antes de marcharte
Theatre and event tickets
Look online at 993countyfm.ca for events as well as VisitPEC https://www.visitpec.ca/events-in-prince-edward-county/
Qué meter en la maleta
Water bottle & sunscreen
Bugs aren't bad here but bring some mosquito stuff if you are out in the firepit at night or off on the trails.
Frases útiles
Town Hill
The three way intersection at the base of Picton is a little tricky. The key is to ensure the people driving up the hill are always given the right of way.