Guidebook for Picton, Prince Edward
Drinks & Nightlife
'The Grill' is a great pub with a very friendly casual atmosphere. Excellent pub grub which is very reasonably priced. Reservations recommended as it gets really busy, especially on weekends.
153 locals recommend
The Acoustic Grill
172 Picton Main St'The Grill' is a great pub with a very friendly casual atmosphere. Excellent pub grub which is very reasonably priced. Reservations recommended as it gets really busy, especially on weekends.
Brew pub which great staff, good food and nice atmosphere. Unfortunately doesn't take reservations.
153 locals recommend
The County Canteen
279 Main St WBrew pub which great staff, good food and nice atmosphere. Unfortunately doesn't take reservations.
We have tried some really unusual beers at this place (one even tasting of bacon). Nice patio and bar. Tours are available. Located just near the traffic circle heading out of Picton.
30 locals recommend
Barley Days Brewery
13730 Loyalist PkwyWe have tried some really unusual beers at this place (one even tasting of bacon). Nice patio and bar. Tours are available. Located just near the traffic circle heading out of Picton.
One of our favorite places to visit!! Great cider and good pizzas made on their wood fired outdoor ovens. But the thing we like best are the amazing views. We love just chilling on their outdoor patio overlooking the orchards, vines and the water. We try and visit when there's live music on the patio. Also has a tasting room and a store. This place is very popular.
185 locals recommend
The County Cider Company
657 Bongards CrossroadOne of our favorite places to visit!! Great cider and good pizzas made on their wood fired outdoor ovens. But the thing we like best are the amazing views. We love just chilling on their outdoor patio overlooking the orchards, vines and the water. We try and visit when there's live music on the patio. Also has a tasting room and a store. This place is very popular.
This is located 2 minutes drive from The County Cider Company. One of the largest wineries on The County and the only one that is located right on the water. We like to grab a glass of wine from the bar at the restaurant and stroll down to the water's edge. Also has a tasting room, store, nice gardens and a restaurant. Events such as vintage car shows are sometimes held here. Worth checking out. This place does get very busy in peak season due to large wine tours that always like to stop here.
119 locals recommend
Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant
3016 County Road 8This is located 2 minutes drive from The County Cider Company. One of the largest wineries on The County and the only one that is located right on the water. We like to grab a glass of wine from the bar at the restaurant and stroll down to the water's edge. Also has a tasting room, store, nice gardens and a restaurant. Events such as vintage car shows are sometimes held here. Worth checking out. This place does get very busy in peak season due to large wine tours that always like to stop here.
Food Scene
Excellent coffee, lunches and desserts. Has a small patio in the Summer where you can watch the world go by!
36 locals recommend
The Bean Counter Cafe
172 Picton Main StExcellent coffee, lunches and desserts. Has a small patio in the Summer where you can watch the world go by!
Fine dining restaurant. Excellent food. Only a very short drive away from our rental.
75 locals recommend
Blumen Garden Bistro
647 County Rd 49Fine dining restaurant. Excellent food. Only a very short drive away from our rental.
The Miller House has a pretty patio overlooking the water, but doesn't take reservations and gets very busy around lunch time. Open from May until October.
76 locals recommend
The Miller House Cafe & Brasserie
275 County Rd 7The Miller House has a pretty patio overlooking the water, but doesn't take reservations and gets very busy around lunch time. Open from May until October.
The Inn is larger than The Mill House which is located across the road and has a much larger menu. It has a lovely stone dining room with a fire place. They do take reservations and this is recommended as it gets very gets busy. Open from May until October.
28 locals recommend
The Inn at Lake on the Mountain
286 County Rd 7The Inn is larger than The Mill House which is located across the road and has a much larger menu. It has a lovely stone dining room with a fire place. They do take reservations and this is recommended as it gets very gets busy. Open from May until October.
This is another of our favorite wineries. Only a 5 to 10 minute drive away to enjoy an excellent patio with a lovely glass of wine. They also serve great pizzas cooked on their wood-fired stoves. They also have a 6km hiking trail but afraid to say, we've only ever only got as far as the patio ! Live music on some weekends.
74 locals recommend
Three Dog Winery
1920 Fish Lake RdThis is another of our favorite wineries. Only a 5 to 10 minute drive away to enjoy an excellent patio with a lovely glass of wine. They also serve great pizzas cooked on their wood-fired stoves. They also have a 6km hiking trail but afraid to say, we've only ever only got as far as the patio ! Live music on some weekends.
Sightseeing
Only a five minutes drive away and worth a trip just for the photo opportunity. Stunning views across Picton Bay. Two dining options here. The Miller House has a pretty patio overlooking the water, but doesn't take reservations and gets very busy around lunch time. The Inn is larger with a lovely stone dining room with a fire place. They do take reservations and this is recommended as also gets busy. Both open from May until October.
192 locals recommend
Lake on the Mountain
Only a five minutes drive away and worth a trip just for the photo opportunity. Stunning views across Picton Bay. Two dining options here. The Miller House has a pretty patio overlooking the water, but doesn't take reservations and gets very busy around lunch time. The Inn is larger with a lovely stone dining room with a fire place. They do take reservations and this is recommended as also gets busy. Both open from May until October.
This is a free ferry service which transports you over the Bay to continue your journey on Loyalist Parkway. We also take this route when we are traveling to Kingston or Napanee simply because it's so pretty. During Summer it runs a 15 minutes service and 30 minutes service the rest of the year. Usually runs until around 1 am. Worth a trip just for the views and to take some photographs. And did I mention it's free ? WOW!
22 locals recommend
Glenora Ferry - Glenora Dock
11369 Loyalist PkwyThis is a free ferry service which transports you over the Bay to continue your journey on Loyalist Parkway. We also take this route when we are traveling to Kingston or Napanee simply because it's so pretty. During Summer it runs a 15 minutes service and 30 minutes service the rest of the year. Usually runs until around 1 am. Worth a trip just for the views and to take some photographs. And did I mention it's free ? WOW!
Parks & Nature
What else can I say except that it's simply beautiful. We like just walking through the trees as far as our legs will carry us then walking back on the beach. Gorgeous sunsets. Gets very busy during Summer season and on occasion actually reached capacity and has closed. Go early or later in the day.
485 locals recommend
Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12What else can I say except that it's simply beautiful. We like just walking through the trees as far as our legs will carry us then walking back on the beach. Gorgeous sunsets. Gets very busy during Summer season and on occasion actually reached capacity and has closed. Go early or later in the day.
Amazing sand dunes with a trail for you to follow. If your legs will let you, climb to the top of the highest dune for the most spectacular view. It took my breath away the first time I reached the top (and that wasn't just the climb it was the sight) You could be in the Mediterranean. Stunning, stunning, stunning! Gets very busy during Summer season.
West Lake
Amazing sand dunes with a trail for you to follow. If your legs will let you, climb to the top of the highest dune for the most spectacular view. It took my breath away the first time I reached the top (and that wasn't just the climb it was the sight) You could be in the Mediterranean. Stunning, stunning, stunning! Gets very busy during Summer season.
Now Wellington Beach is a bit of a hidden gem. It's only a tiny beach but is very pretty and doesn't get as busy as the other beaches. If you are driving through Wellington on Main Street you can find the beach by turning left onto Beach Road. Drive practically on to the beach and park your car right there. Nice for a little stroll or even to sit and enjoy the sand and the views.
69 locals recommend
Wellington Beach
Now Wellington Beach is a bit of a hidden gem. It's only a tiny beach but is very pretty and doesn't get as busy as the other beaches. If you are driving through Wellington on Main Street you can find the beach by turning left onto Beach Road. Drive practically on to the beach and park your car right there. Nice for a little stroll or even to sit and enjoy the sand and the views.
Essentials
The biggest grocery store in The County and also easier to park here than other grocery stores.
69 locals recommend
Metro
73 Picton Main StThe biggest grocery store in The County and also easier to park here than other grocery stores.
Located in a plaza with other stores. Difficult to park sometimes, but Rexall is located right next door which makes it handy if you need items from both stores.
70 locals recommend
Sobeys Picton
97 Picton Main StLocated in a plaza with other stores. Difficult to park sometimes, but Rexall is located right next door which makes it handy if you need items from both stores.
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely miniature golf course just beside the entrance to Sandbanks. Picturesque gardens and well kept course with a small eating area and cafe. Also features live music certain nights of the week in peak season.
31 locals recommend
Caddy Shack
2047 County Road 18Lovely miniature golf course just beside the entrance to Sandbanks. Picturesque gardens and well kept course with a small eating area and cafe. Also features live music certain nights of the week in peak season.