Your guide to must-visit main streets in Prince Edward County for a perfect day out
If you're like me and love small towns with a vibrant main street, cute shops and unique restaurants, a trip to Prince Edward County will not disappoint.
Of course,
PEC has a lot to offer
from stellar wineries to beautiful beaches — and a wide array of accommodations. But a day of shopping, lunching and strolling the main street is another great way to relax while supporting local business.
My girlfriends and I recently made the most of Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington being within close proximity of one another. Here's how you can do it too, in just one day.
Main Street in Picton has a wonderful selection of shops featuring everything from books, to kitchen and housewares, to unique thrift items.
There is both pay and display street parking available on the street and in a municipal lot, but there is also limited free parking available in municipal lots at
55 King St
. and on
Mary Street
.
Books & Company
is a must-visit. Not only is there a wide variety of books, gifts, puzzles, toys and more, but the resident cat, Pushkin, adds to the experience at the large but cosy bookshop.
It's a treat going into Books and Company in Picton, especially if the resident cat, Pushkin, is nearby.
You can also stop by the attached Lily's Café. Here, you can order coffee, sweets and delicious sandwiches. I also bought a beautiful bouquet of dried flowers here.
A stroll along Main Street will take you into a variety of different shops, selling goods ranging from affordable to, well, something you might want to save up for.
My friends really enjoyed
Cylinder Shop
, which features the owner's beautiful handmade pottery that's also functional.
Local stores lining Picton's main drag offer unique shopping experiences. Cylinder Shop, for example, features locally handmade and functional pottery.
Fibre lovers can enjoy
Rosehaven Yarn Shop
, and there are some beautiful clothing stores, jewelry stores, gift shops and more. It's definitely the largest out of the three main streets we visited.
Wellington is located along the north shore of Lake Ontario and boasts many popular wineries. It also has an adorable little street for those of us who love to shop.
There is free parking in designated areas along Main Street for up to two hours.
By the time you get to Wellington, you may be hungry for some lunch. You're in luck on this small but vibrant Main Street.
We tried
La Condesa
, which serves up authentic small-plated Mexican cuisine and it was delicious.
Mexican restaurant La Condesa offers delicious small plates in Wellington, part of Prince Edward County.
We had tried to get in the night before, but there was an hour wait. For lunch on a Sunday, we walked right in.
I loved the decor, and the Mexican Coca-Cola was a special treat. If you've ever tried it, you know it's better than the same soft drink that is made in North America.
Mexican restaurant La Condesa offers delicious small plates in Wellington, part of Prince Edward County.
Wellington has some cute shops. One of them,
Oak Clothing Co.
, also has a coffee shop inside.
Wellington in Prince Edward County offers some cute shops and delicious restaurants.
Another dining option is
Midtown Brewing Co
. Plus, you can order a nice cold beer. We went here when we couldn't get into La Condesa the night before.
Wellington in Prince Edward County offers some cute shops and delicious restaurants, including Midtown Brewing.
The food, especially the fries with roasted garlic and Parmesan, was delicious. We did have to wait for a table on the Saturday night we went without reservations, but only for a few minutes.
Wellington in Prince Edward County offers some cute shops and delicious restaurants. This was taken at Midtown Brewing.
While we waited, we wandered over to the
Drake Devonshire
, which is right on the waterfront. This cool place offers food, drink, arts, culture, a gift shop and a place to stay.
The beach is just steps from Main Street as well if you'd like to take a dip or take in some fresh air.
The drive in to Bloomfield is beautiful with unique homes and gorgeous gardens. Main Street is a great place to do some shopping.
There is plenty of free parking on the street and in lots, for a maximum of two hours.
One of the first places you will see on the drive in is Slickers County Ice Cream. It's delicious and made with Ontario cream. Note, there is another location in Picton.
Slickers County Ice Cream can be found in Picton and Bloomfield.
Once you're finished your ice cream, Main Street is filled with cute, unique shops. I've found some great silver jewelry from
Casa Lucia
and there are plenty of great gift shops and more. My friends found some special items at
Kokito
.
We had to check out the historic Bull Homestead, which has become
Handworks & Outside Inn
, featuring unique outbuildings where you can buy work by local artists and artisans. The hanging chairs make for a fun photo opportunity.
Bloomfield is filled with art and creativity and this is just one of many places to explore if you love art.
The Bull Homestead in Bloomfield makes for an interesting photo backdrop while touring around Prince Edward County.
The public washrooms are just off the main street.
I always like to know where the public washrooms are when I check out a new place. In Bloomfield, they are just off the main drag.
Spa lovers, you can finish your day at
Wander
. It's a new lakeside resort that offers a spa, food and accommodations.
If you want to find a place to eat dinner, you can find delicious food in any three of these towns.
All of these places offer much more than just the main street. Make sure to check out their tourism websites if you'd like to see more.
Learn what Picton has to offer
here
.
Click here
for more on Wellington.
Visit
this website
for more on Bloomfield.
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