Jordan's Trip: Bring the Kids

Keep the kids entertained on this family-friendly, fun and relaxing road trip around The County

Tips for your family trip

Jordan's Insider Tips

Jordan's Insider Tips

Jordan and his wife Stephanie moved to Prince Edward County in 2015, and in the summer of 2019 they opened Beacon Bike + Brew on Picton’s main street. The full-service, licensed café, bike shop and community hub combines their love of design, coffee, entertaining, and being active.

What are your insider tips to help people have a great trip to The County?
Plan ahead, twice. Make plans and backup plans. The County is huge and you might get caught having too much of a good time to make it to your next stop. Also, make sure to visit in the Fall, when the colours and harvest are unbeatable.

If PEC was a movie, what genre would it be?
It would be a rags to riches to rags story with the protagonists learning that having time and space with loved ones is paramount. The County is not all Chardonnay and dinner parties, but hard work and new beginnings, challenges and rewards. A story of someone living peacefully in a beautiful setting.

Family Road Trip: Around the County

Day 1 - 28.8km

Cherry Valley - Picton

A successful vacation hinges on whether or not you can keep the kids entertained. But the parents still need to have a good time—without breaking the bank! Fortunately, there are more than enough fun and easy, family-friendly things to do in The County.

Start of Itinerary

Drop off your belongings at Lakecroft and return to Picton for a full day of cycling. What a treat!

If you're feeling like a longer ride, head west on the trail to Bloomfield near Stanley Street for some farm fresh produce from Van Groots Farm. If you’re lucky one of their horses may be hanging out too! Or go a quick 15 minutes northeast to Parsons Brewing for refreshments while the kids play.

Day 2 - 11.8km

Grab a snack on the way and your flip flops, the splash pad is a fun parent cool down as well!

Get your food to go and walk over to the Parkette, which overlooks the yacht club, for a quiet, scenic Picton vista.

Got some extra time? Head down the street to Books & Company 289 Picton Main Street), where reading is fundamental. They've got everything from awesome new books to fun games, toys, and puzzles. Oh, and don't forget to say hi to Pushkin, the friendly bookstore cat!

End of Itinerary

From planning your itinerary to finding the perfect place to stay, our Family Friendly Portal page has everything you need to create memories in Prince Edward County. Start planning your next family vacation today!

Photo credits: Humyn/Rami Accoumeh, LuxStory Media x Eugenia Zykova, ​​Christine Reid, Niket Nigde, Nathan Dumlao, Tim Forbes

Want to Stay Longer?

Want to Stay Longer?

If you’re staying in The County for a few more days, Jordan has even more ideas. For a perfect day, drive down to Point Petre for a stroll, pack a lunch from one of our favourite farm stands, go for a dip then head to Picton for some family fun and refreshments.

Grab a bite or snacks and head over to the skate park and see what’s happening at the Crystal Palace, then walk over to Cones and Shakes for an ice cream, pop into Ralph's Meat Market for something to BBQ and stop by Slake on the way home for a beer and view. Wrap everything up with dinner, a fire and star gazing.

Outdoors is Child's Play

Outdoors is Child's Play

After a long drive, what you really want to do is play and explore outdoors. The County has great outdoor trails like the Millennium Trail and the County Conservation Area. Base 31’s Sensory Garden is also great place to spend an hour or two.