The County Life Blog

Nombreux sont les Québécois qui font les quelques heures de route pour se retrouver les pieds dans le sable des plages du parc provincial Sandbanks. Toutefois, lorsque les journées raccourcissent et que la température chute, le comté de Prince Edward reste une destination très attrayante, qui séduira certainement les épicuriens. Voici mon carnet d’adresses pour cette destination gourmande!

Prince Edward County is putting its artists back in the spotlight with the 2026 relaunch of the Prince Edward County Arts Trail.

For many Torontonians, there’s no better weekend escape than a few leisurely days in Prince Edward County. The beloved destination has earned its reputation for exceptional wineries, destination-worthy restaurants, a thriving arts community and warm hospitality.

Part outdoor adventure, part culinary destination and part lesson in sustainable living, the small family-run farm is proving that three-and-a-half acres can grow something far bigger than vegetables.

Sandbanks est emblématique, mais ce n'est qu'un chapitre de l'histoire estivale du comté.

No car? No problem. From transit and wine tours to rideshares and bike rentals, here’s how to explore Prince Edward County with ease and spend more time enjoying the journey.

Slow down and savour summer in Prince Edward County. Discover peaceful museums, Indigenous art, heritage gardens, and quiet corners perfect for a mindful escape away from the crowds.

In its charming communities, including Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington, a serious creative streak is reflected in the food and drink scene, as well as vibrant summer festivals and events.

My family calls The County home, so I’ve spent the last decade or so building out my perfect Prince Edward weekend. Here are the best places to drink, eat, and stay when trekking through this glorious section of Canadian wine country.

While the region has a long history of agriculture, it’s all hit a fever-pitch over the last ten years when serious winemakers wised up to the region’s potential. Chardonnay shines here, Pinot Noir is well suited to the limestone bedrock and clay soils. Hotels, restaurants and bars followed and now, the County is one of the country’s buzziest destinations.

If the grandkids are visiting this summer, Prince Edward County is full of simple adventures that don't require much planning—just a little curiosity and a willingness to say yes to one more stop.

Sandbanks is iconic, but it's only one chapter of The County's summer story.