Prince Edward County

Geographically defined as a large headland and island situated in eastern Lake Ontario, Prince Edward County has rapidly developed into one of Canada's most significant agricultural and culinary destinations. The region features over 40 distinct wineries, utilizing the lake's moderating effect on the local climate to successfully cultivate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Sandbanks Provincial Park serves as a major natural attraction, containing the world's largest freshwater baymouth barrier dune formation alongside expansive sandy beaches. The county landscape is dotted with historic loyalist architecture and bustling small communities such as Picton, Wellington, and Bloomfield. Cycling is a particularly popular method for navigating the relatively flat rural terrain to visit farm stands, cheese factories, and artisan producers. Access is typically via highway bridges or a seasonal car ferry from the mainland near Adolphustown.

Nearby cities

Mississauga

A large suburban city in the Greater Toronto Area on Lake Ontario.

Brampton

A diverse city in the Greater Toronto Area, known as the 'Flower City of Canada'.

Hamilton

A port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario, known for its industrial heritage.

London

A city in southwestern Ontario, known for its university and its nickname 'The Forest City'.

Markham

A high-tech city in the Greater Toronto Area with a large Asian population.

Vaughan

A fast-growing city north of Toronto, home to Canada's Wonderland amusement park.

Kitchener

A city with a strong German heritage, part of the Tri-Cities region.

Windsor

Canada's southernmost city, located directly across from Detroit, USA.

Oakville

An affluent suburban town west of Toronto on Lake Ontario.

Richmond Hill

An affluent town north of Toronto with many parks.

Burlington

A city between Hamilton and Toronto, often ranked as one of Canada's best places to live.

Oshawa

A city east of Toronto, historically known for its automotive industry.

Greater Sudbury

A city in Northern Ontario famous for its nickel mining industry.

Barrie

A city on Kempenfelt Bay of Lake Simcoe, north of Toronto.

Guelph

Known for its high quality of life and the University of Guelph.

History & landmarks

Stratford

Stratford is renowned for its annual classical theatre festival and well-preserved Victorian architecture along the Avon River.

Toronto City Hall

A distinctive modernist building located at Nathan Phillips Square.