Winery
Take the Millennium trail to this winery - enjoy live music (most) Saturday's and be sure to check out their speakeasy lounge!
89 locals recommend
Karlo Estates
561 Danforth RdTake the Millennium trail to this winery - enjoy live music (most) Saturday's and be sure to check out their speakeasy lounge!
Some of the best wines in The County. Also a great place to grab lunch (oysters, pizza, salad) while you enjoy a glass of wine on their patio.
110 locals recommend
Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard
1152 Greer RdSome of the best wines in The County. Also a great place to grab lunch (oysters, pizza, salad) while you enjoy a glass of wine on their patio.
Trail Estate Winery
416 Benway RdGo here to try low-intervention (i.e. funky!) wines.
Closson Road is dotted with wineries. This is by far the most popular (you've probably seen the big purple barn). Order a flight and relax in their beautiful garden.
24 locals recommend
Closson Chase Vineyards Inc
629 Closson RoadClosson Road is dotted with wineries. This is by far the most popular (you've probably seen the big purple barn). Order a flight and relax in their beautiful garden.
Head to Hinterland for bubbly and/or peach blinis! Great for your first stop on a hot summer's day.
105 locals recommend
Hinterland Wine Company
1258 Closson RdHead to Hinterland for bubbly and/or peach blinis! Great for your first stop on a hot summer's day.
Excellent winery that's also home to a pizza oven (great for lunch!), an art gallery and sculpture garden. Beautifully curated.
89 locals recommend
Huff Estates Winery & Inn
2274 Prince Edward County Rd 1Excellent winery that's also home to a pizza oven (great for lunch!), an art gallery and sculpture garden. Beautifully curated.
Food scene
Arguably better water views than The Drake, but be sure to go on a nice day as there is very little coverage from the rain. One of my favourite spots to grab food or a cocktail.
34 locals recommend
The Lakeside Motel
349 Wellington Main StArguably better water views than The Drake, but be sure to go on a nice day as there is very little coverage from the rain. One of my favourite spots to grab food or a cocktail.
A classic spot to head to for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Be sure to book in advance or go on a sunny day (they keep their patio open for walkins).
240 locals recommend
Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf StA classic spot to head to for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Be sure to book in advance or go on a sunny day (they keep their patio open for walkins).
Slickers County Ice Cream Ltd
271 Bloomfield Main StThe best ice cream spot in The County.
A bit of a drive into Waupoos, but well worth it for their delicious farm-to-table food. Great for brunch or dinner.
26 locals recommend
Stella's Eatery - Waupoos
2470 County Road 8A bit of a drive into Waupoos, but well worth it for their delicious farm-to-table food. Great for brunch or dinner.
Creekside Cafe
280 Main StreetA new brunch and cocktail spot in Wellington.
Great combo of beer and food. Their menu isn't huge but it's always flavourful and changes with the seasons.
170 locals recommend
Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StGreat combo of beer and food. Their menu isn't huge but it's always flavourful and changes with the seasons.
Mexican hotspot in Wellington. Tip: head to their website and add yourself to the waitlist when you're starting to think about heading there (they don't offer reservations).
108 locals recommend
La Condesa
270 Wellington Main StMexican hotspot in Wellington. Tip: head to their website and add yourself to the waitlist when you're starting to think about heading there (they don't offer reservations).
Shopping
A cute boutique clothing store in the heart of Wellington. They also happen to serve coffee out of their front window.
24 locals recommend
OAK CLOTHING CO.
264 Main StreetA cute boutique clothing store in the heart of Wellington. They also happen to serve coffee out of their front window.
Beach
A small, pebble beach right in the heart of Wellington. A great place to bike to or for the days when you don't feel like trekking it to Sandbanks.
69 locals recommend
Wellington Beach
A small, pebble beach right in the heart of Wellington. A great place to bike to or for the days when you don't feel like trekking it to Sandbanks.
A great, often less busy, alternative to Sandbanks. Great for your way in or out of The County, and a short drive from the house.
182 locals recommend
North Beach Provincial Park
440 North Beach RdA great, often less busy, alternative to Sandbanks. Great for your way in or out of The County, and a short drive from the house.
Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12The one and only!
Brewery
The spot for sunset beers. Tons of outdoor space, it's almost a guarantee that you'll be able to find a seat.
62 locals recommend
Slake Brewing
181 Mowbray RdThe spot for sunset beers. Tons of outdoor space, it's almost a guarantee that you'll be able to find a seat.
A new brewery in The County, nestled in the heart of Bloomfield. Hungry? Grab a burrito supplied by their neighbours at Bermuda.
All My Friends Beer Co.
8 Stanley StreetA new brewery in The County, nestled in the heart of Bloomfield. Hungry? Grab a burrito supplied by their neighbours at Bermuda.
Great combo of beer and food. Their menu isn't huge but it's always flavourful and changes with the seasons.
170 locals recommend
Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StGreat combo of beer and food. Their menu isn't huge but it's always flavourful and changes with the seasons.
Sightseeing
A beautiful lavender farm with a view of Lake Ontario. The best time to visit is mid-July, when the flowers are in bloom.
17 locals recommend
Millefleurs
17461 Loyalist PkwyA beautiful lavender farm with a view of Lake Ontario. The best time to visit is mid-July, when the flowers are in bloom.
If you've already spent some time in The County and have visited all of the more common gems, this is definitely worth the drive on a sunny day.
35 locals recommend
Point Petre
If you've already spent some time in The County and have visited all of the more common gems, this is definitely worth the drive on a sunny day.
Activities
Escape Camp Picton
A great activity to do with kids!