Cheryl's Guidebook
Beaches
3 beaches to choose from ☀️
Lakeshore Beach, Dune Beach and Outlet Beach—have long been ranked amongst the best in Canada.
Such a great way to spend a hot summer day.
*Don't forget to book your day pass online up to 5 days in advance if you plan to visit.
485 locals recommend
Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 123 beaches to choose from ☀️
Lakeshore Beach, Dune Beach and Outlet Beach—have long been ranked amongst the best in Canada.
Such a great way to spend a hot summer day.
*Don't forget to book your day pass online up to 5 days in advance if you plan to visit.
North Beach is a beautiful sandbar situated on Lake Ontario and North Bay that offers 2 unique beach experiences.
Very cool to see and experience both in one location.
182 locals recommend
North Beach Provincial Park
440 North Beach RdNorth Beach is a beautiful sandbar situated on Lake Ontario and North Bay that offers 2 unique beach experiences.
Very cool to see and experience both in one location.
Sightseeing
Definitely the destination for a lot of our guests.
Vineyards, unique shops, restaurants, breweries, lavendar fields, cycling routes.
Whether it's Picton, Bloomfield, Wellington or some other locale, the visit never disappoints.
From the Summer Kitchen you are just minutes from the Bay Bridge leading into PEC. A beautiful country drive to any location from there.
81 locals recommend
Prince Edward
Definitely the destination for a lot of our guests.
Vineyards, unique shops, restaurants, breweries, lavendar fields, cycling routes.
Whether it's Picton, Bloomfield, Wellington or some other locale, the visit never disappoints.
From the Summer Kitchen you are just minutes from the Bay Bridge leading into PEC. A beautiful country drive to any location from there.
Located 62 meters above the Bay of Quinte, Lake on the Mountain defies all geographical and geological theory.
Its pristine waters are surrounded by mystery.
Enjoy some local brew and food on a patio overlooking this wonder
192 locals recommend
Lake on the Mountain
Located 62 meters above the Bay of Quinte, Lake on the Mountain defies all geographical and geological theory.
Its pristine waters are surrounded by mystery.
Enjoy some local brew and food on a patio overlooking this wonder
Beautiful place to go hiking and biking.
Great views of Lake Ontario, nature centre and site of the historic Presquile Point Lighthouse.
38 kms
116 locals recommend
Presqu'ile Provincial Park
328 Presqu'ile ParkwayBeautiful place to go hiking and biking.
Great views of Lake Ontario, nature centre and site of the historic Presquile Point Lighthouse.
38 kms
Just around the corner. A must see for museum and/or aviation enthusiasts.
9 kms/8 minute drive
39 locals recommend
National Air Force Museum of Canada
220 RCAF RdJust around the corner. A must see for museum and/or aviation enthusiasts.
9 kms/8 minute drive
Enjoy a hike and view the oldest rock in Canada. I'm sure it's not on your bucket list lol but worth mentioning for sure.
Short 10 minute drive from here, close to 401.
18 locals recommend
Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area
Enjoy a hike and view the oldest rock in Canada. I'm sure it's not on your bucket list lol but worth mentioning for sure.
Short 10 minute drive from here, close to 401.
Food Scene
Locally owned. You don't find many bakeries like this around these days. A must stop for those with a sweet tooth.
14 kms
12 locals recommend
Wannamaker's Home Sweet Home
391 Dundas St WLocally owned. You don't find many bakeries like this around these days. A must stop for those with a sweet tooth.
14 kms
Locally owned and a favorite summer time stop.
No skimping on the scoops here!
Serving Kawartha Dairy ice cream.
Just FYI, they have cones for your pet too.
12 kms
What's Your Scoop
Locally owned and a favorite summer time stop.
No skimping on the scoops here!
Serving Kawartha Dairy ice cream.
Just FYI, they have cones for your pet too.
12 kms
Maple Dale is a family run business, located on Highway 37, just 10 minutes north of Belleville, Ontario.
Cheesemaker Wayne Lain is a fourth generation artisan, and continues to make cheese the way his father taught him.
12 locals recommend
Maple Dale Cheese
2864 ON-37Maple Dale is a family run business, located on Highway 37, just 10 minutes north of Belleville, Ontario.
Cheesemaker Wayne Lain is a fourth generation artisan, and continues to make cheese the way his father taught him.
Walk the Waterfront Trail and stop by the Pier to catch the Bay breeze and enjoy refreshments and pub style eats.
9 locals recommend
Meyers Pier
1 S Front StWalk the Waterfront Trail and stop by the Pier to catch the Bay breeze and enjoy refreshments and pub style eats.
Local brewery
Found in the historic Corbyville distillery district, Signal Brewing Company is keeping the heritage of its building alive with great beer and a relaxing patio on the Moira River.
15 kms
53 locals recommend
Signal Brewery
86 River RdFound in the historic Corbyville distillery district, Signal Brewing Company is keeping the heritage of its building alive with great beer and a relaxing patio on the Moira River.
15 kms
Entertainment
Very unique and intimate.
A beautifully renovated, rural church built in 1876. It’s an unmatched acoustic experience for top notch live music.
Offering wood fired pizza, Ontario craft beers and local County wine.
I'd suggest checking their website and ordering tickets ahead of time.
Just 6 minutes down the road!
Old Church Theatre
940 Bonisteel RdVery unique and intimate.
A beautifully renovated, rural church built in 1876. It’s an unmatched acoustic experience for top notch live music.
Offering wood fired pizza, Ontario craft beers and local County wine.
I'd suggest checking their website and ordering tickets ahead of time.
Just 6 minutes down the road!
Shorelines Casino Belleville
380 Bell Blvd7 kms away
LOCAL SKI HILL - In the winter of 1959, a volunteer group of ski enthusiasts from the nearby Bata Shoe Factory created the Batawa Ski Club. The objective of the club was to promote recreational skiing and friendship.
Today the ski resort offers skiing and snowboarding, there are 1.5 km of slopes available. 4 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 30 and 80 m.
Chalet, firepit and ice rinks to enjoy as well!
Batawa
LOCAL SKI HILL - In the winter of 1959, a volunteer group of ski enthusiasts from the nearby Bata Shoe Factory created the Batawa Ski Club. The objective of the club was to promote recreational skiing and friendship.
Today the ski resort offers skiing and snowboarding, there are 1.5 km of slopes available. 4 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 30 and 80 m.
Chalet, firepit and ice rinks to enjoy as well!