Wellington Gem Suite Guidebook - Our Favourite Places in the County
Beautiful Views over the Water for Dining
Most are easy walking distance from the Wellington Gem
Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf StHotspot on the Lake. Very popular so reserve early.
Fabulous views and fun vibe. Reservations recommended. Day passes to pool available.
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The Lakeside Motel
349 Wellington Main StFabulous views and fun vibe. Reservations recommended. Day passes to pool available.
Awesome patio overlooking West Lake. Easy walking distance from the Suite.
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North Docks
153 Wellington Main StreetAwesome patio overlooking West Lake. Easy walking distance from the Suite.
Just outside of Picton with breath-taking views and delicious food. One of our favourite places to take visitors. Seasonal business, opening during summer months.
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The Miller House Cafe & Brasserie
275 County Rd 7Just outside of Picton with breath-taking views and delicious food. One of our favourite places to take visitors. Seasonal business, opening during summer months.
Food scene in Wellington
Our favourite places to dine within easy walking distance
Great food and fun vibe. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Practically next door!
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La Condesa
298 Wellington Main StGreat food and fun vibe. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Practically next door!
Local favourite with amazing food and drink. Menu changes often but pizza is always perfect!
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Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StLocal favourite with amazing food and drink. Menu changes often but pizza is always perfect!
AKA Piccolina Mercato. A delightful Italian bakery and market. Coffee, fresh baked goods and amazing takeaway options. Expect a lineup, but worth the wait.
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Enid Grace Culinary
304 Wellington Main StAKA Piccolina Mercato. A delightful Italian bakery and market. Coffee, fresh baked goods and amazing takeaway options. Expect a lineup, but worth the wait.
Popular Asian Kitchen for takeout (+ patio). Vegan and vegetarian options.
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Idle Wild PEC
305 Wellington Main StPopular Asian Kitchen for takeout (+ patio). Vegan and vegetarian options.
Charming cafe and market. Vegan and gluten-free options. Great for morning smoothies, and for a quick breakfast or lunch.
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GOOD Place
153 Wellington Main StCharming cafe and market. Vegan and gluten-free options. Great for morning smoothies, and for a quick breakfast or lunch.
A quick stroll along Main Street will take you to this popular ice cream shop, serving up all your ice cream favourites. Open for summer season.
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The Old Greenhouse Ice Cream Shop
182 Wellington Main StA quick stroll along Main Street will take you to this popular ice cream shop, serving up all your ice cream favourites. Open for summer season.
Hot spot for breakfast and brunch. Fantastic food and atmosphere.
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Creekside Cafe
280 Main StreetHot spot for breakfast and brunch. Fantastic food and atmosphere.
Other Neighbourhoods
Charming town with boutique shops and the famous Slickers County Ice Cream. Beyond downtown, find farms with fresh eggs and produce, plus the beloved distillery Kinsip. Bloomfield is also home to the popular restaurant Flame & Smith, a favourite dining spot for locals and visitors alike.
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Bloomfield
Charming town with boutique shops and the famous Slickers County Ice Cream. Beyond downtown, find farms with fresh eggs and produce, plus the beloved distillery Kinsip. Bloomfield is also home to the popular restaurant Flame & Smith, a favourite dining spot for locals and visitors alike.
You will find everything in Picton, from casual and fine dining, to shops big and small. Charming harbourfront (boat tours available), Regent Theatre, and the newly restored Royal Hotel.
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Picton
You will find everything in Picton, from casual and fine dining, to shops big and small. Charming harbourfront (boat tours available), Regent Theatre, and the newly restored Royal Hotel.
If you have the time, it is worth the drive to Wapoos. Here you will find wine and cider plus blueberry picking (when in season) and the famous Wapoos Butter Tarts. A new favourite dining spot, Stella's Eatery, is also found here.Spectacular views of Lake Ontario.
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Waupoos
If you have the time, it is worth the drive to Wapoos. Here you will find wine and cider plus blueberry picking (when in season) and the famous Wapoos Butter Tarts. A new favourite dining spot, Stella's Eatery, is also found here.Spectacular views of Lake Ontario.
Beaches
PEC #1 tourist attraction. About 20 minute drive from Wellington. Advance booking for day pass recommended (up to 5 days prior to visit). Details to follow in Welcome Package. 2023 dates: April 28 - October 31.
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Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12PEC #1 tourist attraction. About 20 minute drive from Wellington. Advance booking for day pass recommended (up to 5 days prior to visit). Details to follow in Welcome Package. 2023 dates: April 28 - October 31.
A bit closer than Sandbanks and equally awesome. Book your day pass up to 5 days in advance to avoid disappointment! More details to follow in Welcome Package. 2023 Dates: June 10 - October 1. We love to walk on the beach during the off-season too!
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North Beach Provincial Park
440 North Beach RdA bit closer than Sandbanks and equally awesome. Book your day pass up to 5 days in advance to avoid disappointment! More details to follow in Welcome Package. 2023 Dates: June 10 - October 1. We love to walk on the beach during the off-season too!
Walking distance to the Wellington Gem Suite. A stony beach with a boardwalk. $10 Admission Fee on weekends and holidays plus capacity limits so visit early in the day.
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Wellington Beach
Walking distance to the Wellington Gem Suite. A stony beach with a boardwalk. $10 Admission Fee on weekends and holidays plus capacity limits so visit early in the day.
Wineries
Wineries we like to go to...some for atmosphere and others for wine
Beautiful outdoor setting with award winning wines...busy & popular but totally worth it
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Closson Chase Vineyards
629 Closson RdBeautiful outdoor setting with award winning wines...busy & popular but totally worth it
Good wine, particularly Pixie...a bubbly rose. Private salon available for tastings (with reservation)
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Rosehall Run Vineyards
1243 Greer RdGood wine, particularly Pixie...a bubbly rose. Private salon available for tastings (with reservation)
Beautiful barn setting with outdoor seating...and occassional roosters running around
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Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards and Estate Winery
990 Closson RdBeautiful barn setting with outdoor seating...and occassional roosters running around
Another picturesque barn setting with award winning wine. Fantastic pasta.
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The Old Third Vineyard
251 Closson RdAnother picturesque barn setting with award winning wine. Fantastic pasta.
Close to town and a surprisingly good view of Lake Ontario
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Keint-He Winery and Vineyard
49 Hubbs Creek RdClose to town and a surprisingly good view of Lake Ontario
About a 30-minute drive from the Suite, but great wine and cheeses. Our favourite is The Fence - a sparkling Pino Noir.
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Lighthall Vineyards
308 Lighthall RdAbout a 30-minute drive from the Suite, but great wine and cheeses. Our favourite is The Fence - a sparkling Pino Noir.
If outstanding Pinot Noir is your thing, than it is worth the 30-minute drive to this charming Winery. Watch for chickens crossing the road!
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Long Dog Vineyard & Winery
104 Brewers RdIf outstanding Pinot Noir is your thing, than it is worth the 30-minute drive to this charming Winery. Watch for chickens crossing the road!
Close to town and access via Millenium Trail. Cool, rustic barn vibe with vegan wines and snacks (if that is your thing)
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Karlo Estates
561 Danforth RdClose to town and access via Millenium Trail. Cool, rustic barn vibe with vegan wines and snacks (if that is your thing)
Our favourite pizza in the County, served in a charming outdoor courtyard. Also serves gnocchi, beer and wine, of course! Opens for the Season May 14 & 15.
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TerraCello Winery
2436 Prince Edward County Rd 1Our favourite pizza in the County, served in a charming outdoor courtyard. Also serves gnocchi, beer and wine, of course! Opens for the Season May 14 & 15.
Breweries & Cideries
Slake Brewing
181 Mowbray RdIncredible views of the County with some interesting beers.
Incredible views of Lake Ontario with outdoor seating for wood fired pizza. A perfect lunch spot if you are planning a visit to Wapoos.
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The County Cider Company
657 Bongards CrossroadIncredible views of Lake Ontario with outdoor seating for wood fired pizza. A perfect lunch spot if you are planning a visit to Wapoos.
Great vibe with good food and beer with plenty of outdoor seating. A worthwhile destination if you would enjoy a drive across the County.
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Parsons Brewing Company
876 County Rd 49Great vibe with good food and beer with plenty of outdoor seating. A worthwhile destination if you would enjoy a drive across the County.
Our Favourite Farm Stands
Closest farm stand to the Suite. Try the donuts, made fresh every morning.
Opens for the season mid-April
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Lakeshore Farms Market
467 Wellington Main StClosest farm stand to the Suite. Try the donuts, made fresh every morning.
Opens for the season mid-April
Hagerman Farms
13644 Loyalist PkwyPopular farm stand with all local produce
Laundry Farms
530 Prince Edward County Rd 1We love this place!
The Saturday Market is a must-visit when in Wellington. The new home for 2022 is at The Eddie Hotel & Farm in Bloomfield (5 minute drive from Suite). There is also a new market at the former location at the church called the Wellington Community Market.
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Wellington Farmers' Market
15786 Wellington Main StThe Saturday Market is a must-visit when in Wellington. The new home for 2022 is at The Eddie Hotel & Farm in Bloomfield (5 minute drive from Suite). There is also a new market at the former location at the church called the Wellington Community Market.