A Rainbow of Flavours in Prince Edward County

The County Cider Company has been crafting authentic hard ciders since 1995. They grow over 16 varieties of apples on their farm in Waupoos, ON, including Northern Spy, Golden Russet and Ida Red. Their two orchards produce 1,600 tonnes of apples per year! Stop by for their cider tasting experience and stay for lunch on the patio restaurant, where you can enjoy tacos or wood-fired pizzas with a glass of your favourite cider or local beer and wine.

The Cressy Mustard story began almost 15 years ago, when founder Sarah Harrison whipped up a few jars of mustard from a family recipe to help with a country church fundraiser. Today, Cressy Mustard sells their 8 mustard flavours across the County! Stop by the Waupoos Market + Outdoor Kitchen to try fresh Lake Ontario pickerel & chips, pickerel on a bun, or pickerel tacos. Top off your patio lunch with a local beverage and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Ontario.

Matron Brewing Co. is on a mission to make a finite amount of delicious beer that is special to its community. Their operation is small, and that’s how they like it. This beautiful brewery at the end of a lane in Bloomfield is worth visiting for the views alone, but after sampling their well-crafted small-batch beers, you’ll be leaving with a flat of cans in your trunk. Keep an eye on their socials for upcoming food pop-ups, like their recent brunch event with Scout Canning founder Charlotte Langley.

The Waring House is an inn and conference centre just outside of the Picton town centre. The on-site restaurant, Amelia’s Garden, offers local and seasonal dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a classic afternoon tea service. 

Don’t miss an opportunity to take a class at the Waring House Cookery School, where Executive Chef David Correa celebrates Prince Edward County’s bounty of local foods, including locally-sourced proteins and herbs and vegetables from the Inn’s own garden. Each class features a particular culinary subject, food type, region, ingredient, or theme, and they are suitable for all levels of cooking expertise.

🌈 The Waring House is Rainbow Registered! For more information about the Rainbow Registered program, check out this post: A Taste of Place at Rainbow Registered Canadian Businesses.

What’s on the menu at Midtown Brewing? A range of classic English, Belgian, and German beers – the crispy county Kölsch is not to be missed – and an absolutely stellar menu featuring gochujang chicken, crispy fries, and their 13km burger (where all the ingredients are from a 13km radius around the brewery). The dough for the wood-fired pizzas is cold-fermented for 72 hours to achieve bubbly, charred perfection in the oven. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu, so come hungry and bring a group!

Sand and Pearl is a seasonal oyster bar and seafood joint in the heart of Prince Edward County. On the menu, you'll find lavish seafood towers and champagne alongside cheeseburgers, fried pickerel and chips and cold beers from local breweries. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the laid-back county vibe on their two large patios, cozy indoor dining room and backyard campfire., and friendly dogs are welcome too!

🌈 Sand and Pearl Oyster Bar is Rainbow Registered! For more information about the Rainbow Registered program, check out this post: A Taste of Place at Rainbow Registered Canadian Businesses.

Wineries abound in Prince Edward County thanks to the topography, rocky soil, and gentle lake breezes. One of the earliest wineries established in the west central region of Hillier Ward, Rosehall Run began planting the vineyard in 2001 with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. Today, the winery is home to a 7,200 sq ft state-of-the-art winemaking facility that produces top-of-class wines, including the popular Pixie sparkling Rosé. Rosehall Run’s 2020 St. Cindy Pinot Noir also won Wine of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Culinary Championship.

Speaking of wineries, the best way to check out the County’s many wineries is to book a tour – no driving, no problem! The County Wine Tours invite guests to join them on a Sip & Cycle guided bike tour of PEC’s wineries. Tours include a local guide, bicycles, visits to 4+ wineries, 12+ tastings, and a stop at the Chetwyn Farms to visit their flock of adorable alpacas. If biking isn’t your thing, Sandbanks Vacations offers a variety of shuttle tours for different occasions. Click here to learn more!

Flame + Smith is a sustainably-minded, community-focused restaurant with a focus on woodfire cooking. The culinary team believes that food cooked over fire tastes better, is more exciting and inspiring to work with, and brings people together. The farm-to-table menu and lengthy wine list feature the best of the best from the County and beyond. Reservations are highly recommended!

🌈 Flame + Smith is Rainbow Registered! For more information about the Rainbow Registered program, check out this post: A Taste of Place at Rainbow Registered Canadian Businesses.

Slake Brewing is perched at the top of a limestone hill, which offers 360° views of the surrounding landscape. On tap, you’ll find classic pale ales and IPAs alongside rotating seasonals, like the Whisper Grapefruit Gose. The kitchen is open daily in the summer and offers a Tex Mex-inspired menu prepared by Rebel Taco. Head up to the brewery and snag a spot near the fire pits to catch the sunset.