The Trader's Neighbour Guidebook to PEC's Local Gems
Food scene
The best premium grab 'n go market and seasonally-focused gourmet prepared meal solutions in the County! A must visit - if you come with zero groceries and want to cook zero meals - look no further, this is your stop! :)
BPH Market offers take-out and all essentials to maximize your snack and meal-time enjoyment!
*Imagine a vast array of local artisanal cheese, charcuterie, all the fixings like housemade giardinera, pickles, rillettes, baguettes, focaccia, oysters by the dozen, a well curated selection of wines, craft beers and ciders from local producers, etc etc etc :) *
Judy's Fried Chicken and BBQ: (by BPH Market)
A rotating menu of juicy, mouth-watering BBQ classics! Smokehouse and outdoor patio is open for dine-in or take-out.
@judys_barbeque
A short 6 min walk from @thetradersneighbour up Mill Street and hang a right on Main St. Bloomfield.
https://bloomfieldpublichouse.ca/bph-market
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Bloomfield Public House
257 Bloomfield Main StThe best premium grab 'n go market and seasonally-focused gourmet prepared meal solutions in the County! A must visit - if you come with zero groceries and want to cook zero meals - look no further, this is your stop! :)
BPH Market offers take-out and all essentials to maximize your snack and meal-time enjoyment!
*Imagine a vast array of local artisanal cheese, charcuterie, all the fixings like housemade giardinera, pickles, rillettes, baguettes, focaccia, oysters by the dozen, a well curated selection of wines, craft beers and ciders from local producers, etc etc etc :) *
Judy's Fried Chicken and BBQ: (by BPH Market)
A rotating menu of juicy, mouth-watering BBQ classics! Smokehouse and outdoor patio is open for dine-in or take-out.
@judys_barbeque
A short 6 min walk from @thetradersneighbour up Mill Street and hang a right on Main St. Bloomfield.
https://bloomfieldpublichouse.ca/bph-market
What could be better than pairing your fresh craft with a delicious, rotating roster of foodie pop-ups?
Outdoor patio is open for the season, order from their often-changing menu while sipping a few brews in the sunshine.
Pop-up food partners offered so far in 2020 season:
-Old Style BBQ @osbarbeque
-Onesta @onestafood
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Matron Fine Beer
65 Barker LnWhat could be better than pairing your fresh craft with a delicious, rotating roster of foodie pop-ups?
Outdoor patio is open for the season, order from their often-changing menu while sipping a few brews in the sunshine.
Pop-up food partners offered so far in 2020 season:
-Old Style BBQ @osbarbeque
-Onesta @onestafood
Flame and Smith was named one of Canada's Top New Restaurants in 2019, and a welcome seasonal, upscale farm-to-table addition in Bloomfield!
Beauty outdoor patio which officially opens Fri. June 11, 2020.
A convenient 11 min walk from @thetradersneighbour.
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Flame + Smith
106 Bloomfield Main StFlame and Smith was named one of Canada's Top New Restaurants in 2019, and a welcome seasonal, upscale farm-to-table addition in Bloomfield!
Beauty outdoor patio which officially opens Fri. June 11, 2020.
A convenient 11 min walk from @thetradersneighbour.
Unreal East Coast inspired seafood comfort classics, raw bar platters and daily specials!
S&P beautifully incorporates the best of PEC's seasonal produce as it rotates in across the growing season - do yourself a favour and don't skip this!
Extensive jovial outdoor dining - be sure to email, call or msg the restaurant to reserve your table.
Located in the West Lake area - approx 7-8 drive or a 20 min bike ride from @thetradersneighbour
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Sand and Pearl Oyster Bar
1705 County Rd 12Unreal East Coast inspired seafood comfort classics, raw bar platters and daily specials!
S&P beautifully incorporates the best of PEC's seasonal produce as it rotates in across the growing season - do yourself a favour and don't skip this!
Extensive jovial outdoor dining - be sure to email, call or msg the restaurant to reserve your table.
Located in the West Lake area - approx 7-8 drive or a 20 min bike ride from @thetradersneighbour
Right in the heart of Wellington, this spacious craft-brewery is a local and visitor fave! Featuring their own rotating, limited edition brews plus a plethora of PEC craft beers on tap - there's something for everyone. Not a beer drinker - no problem....they also feature a well edited list of local PEC wines by glass or bottle.
Elevated farm-to-table seasonal pub fare and special features, always made with love and fresh seasonal ingredients!
Outdoor patio now open!
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Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StRight in the heart of Wellington, this spacious craft-brewery is a local and visitor fave! Featuring their own rotating, limited edition brews plus a plethora of PEC craft beers on tap - there's something for everyone. Not a beer drinker - no problem....they also feature a well edited list of local PEC wines by glass or bottle.
Elevated farm-to-table seasonal pub fare and special features, always made with love and fresh seasonal ingredients!
Outdoor patio now open!
Natural wine geeks unite! Well curated list of orange, skin contact and pet nat selections to stoke your oenophile fire!
A gem of a wine bar in Picton, featuring both local and international treasures for sale by the bottle.
They also have a commendable daily takeout menu of apps, main dishes and Larder menu of all the great snacky things you want to mosh on while you sip such as fresh baked sourdough boules and loaves, rillettes, local PEC artisanal fromage and charcuterie, pickled veg goodness + much more!
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Stella's Eatery
172 Main St WNatural wine geeks unite! Well curated list of orange, skin contact and pet nat selections to stoke your oenophile fire!
A gem of a wine bar in Picton, featuring both local and international treasures for sale by the bottle.
They also have a commendable daily takeout menu of apps, main dishes and Larder menu of all the great snacky things you want to mosh on while you sip such as fresh baked sourdough boules and loaves, rillettes, local PEC artisanal fromage and charcuterie, pickled veg goodness + much more!
Mangia! A Toronto fave featuring Southern Italian classics finally opens it's doors on Main St. Picton! :)
For those that know - if you're craving any of Mama Rosa's OG classic dishes - look no further. Staples like Osso Buco, Involtini, Lasagna and Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan) are usually on the menu, as well as a few daily pasta features, sides and apps.
Grab your group, wear elastic pants, carbo-load and fuel up for your Tour de PEC on a bike the next day :)
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7 Numbers Picton (Southern Italian cuisine)
0 Main St WMangia! A Toronto fave featuring Southern Italian classics finally opens it's doors on Main St. Picton! :)
For those that know - if you're craving any of Mama Rosa's OG classic dishes - look no further. Staples like Osso Buco, Involtini, Lasagna and Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan) are usually on the menu, as well as a few daily pasta features, sides and apps.
Grab your group, wear elastic pants, carbo-load and fuel up for your Tour de PEC on a bike the next day :)
Head to their cheese cave (really!) Their specialty leans into sheep, goat, and buffalo milk cheeses of all sorts but also feature a good variety of traditional 'moo specialties too.
Located in the beautiful scenic region of Waupoos in East PEC.........trust us.........just go..........buy lots of cheese to pair with your wine gems you've collected over your visit...........(cheese coma is a real thing :-P)
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Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co.
4309 County Road 8Head to their cheese cave (really!) Their specialty leans into sheep, goat, and buffalo milk cheeses of all sorts but also feature a good variety of traditional 'moo specialties too.
Located in the beautiful scenic region of Waupoos in East PEC.........trust us.........just go..........buy lots of cheese to pair with your wine gems you've collected over your visit...........(cheese coma is a real thing :-P)
Agrarian Market
4 Lake StLegendary JK Fries and Short-Rib Poutine now served out of Jamie Kennedy Farm in Hillier.
@chefjamiekennedy - check operating hours
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JK French Fries
18662 Loyalist PkwyLegendary JK Fries and Short-Rib Poutine now served out of Jamie Kennedy Farm in Hillier.
@chefjamiekennedy - check operating hours
Great patio on Main Street, Bloomfield - Bermuda PEC has taken over the space formerly occupied by The Agrarian and serves up fantastic nostalgic classics and seasonal fare, plus a great list of local wine, beer and cocktails from the County.
Check out their menu @bermudapec - the lovely team of 2 has continued a few of their most popular favourites from previous years when they operated their Guapo's Cantina catering business and pop-up at some of PEC's beloved wineries.
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Bermuda PEC
275 Bloomfield Main StGreat patio on Main Street, Bloomfield - Bermuda PEC has taken over the space formerly occupied by The Agrarian and serves up fantastic nostalgic classics and seasonal fare, plus a great list of local wine, beer and cocktails from the County.
Check out their menu @bermudapec - the lovely team of 2 has continued a few of their most popular favourites from previous years when they operated their Guapo's Cantina catering business and pop-up at some of PEC's beloved wineries.
Sightseeing
A beautiful trail that links the entire County from west to east with multiple entry/ exit access points along the way, conveniently taking visitors to the doorstep of many attractions like wineries, craft breweries, farms and townships in PEC.
Popular use and activities on the trail include: walking, running, hiking, cycling, ATV/ 4 wheelers.
The MT runs 55km one-way from Consecon (west PEC) to Picton (east PEC). You'll find 1 km markers along the trail from W to E.
It's pretty much dead-flat so a leisurely ride on a bicycle for novices. (No hills or climbing up Mt. Ventoux like in the Pyrenees, France :))
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Millennium Trail
Millennium TrailA beautiful trail that links the entire County from west to east with multiple entry/ exit access points along the way, conveniently taking visitors to the doorstep of many attractions like wineries, craft breweries, farms and townships in PEC.
Popular use and activities on the trail include: walking, running, hiking, cycling, ATV/ 4 wheelers.
The MT runs 55km one-way from Consecon (west PEC) to Picton (east PEC). You'll find 1 km markers along the trail from W to E.
It's pretty much dead-flat so a leisurely ride on a bicycle for novices. (No hills or climbing up Mt. Ventoux like in the Pyrenees, France :))
Community Health and Safety Guidelines- Covid 19
Prince Edward
Local Libations - Wineries, Craft Breweries and Distilleries
One of the world's best emerging wine regions, and otherwise referred to as 'Burgundy North' - Prince Edward County is home to hundreds of passionate growers, producers and wine-makers sharing their gifts with locals and visitors alike.
The rich agricultural region, climate conditions and limestone-y terroir are undeniably ideal for turning out award-winning vintages of Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.
We highly encourage you to journey along our curated Taste Trail of personal favourites and tantalize your palate!
Matron Fine Beer: Aspiring farmhouse brewery expressing local terroir with balanced lagers, aromatic IPAs & elegant farmhouse ales. Support local :)
matronfinebeer.ca
Getting there: A lovely 5 min stroll on the Millennium Trail , which you can access right out the front door of @thetradersneighbour.
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Matron Fine Beer
65 Barker LnMatron Fine Beer: Aspiring farmhouse brewery expressing local terroir with balanced lagers, aromatic IPAs & elegant farmhouse ales. Support local :)
matronfinebeer.ca
Getting there: A lovely 5 min stroll on the Millennium Trail , which you can access right out the front door of @thetradersneighbour.
Keint-He Winery and Vineyard
49 Hubbs Creek Rd
Closson Chase Vineyards
629 Closson RdTrail Estate Winery
416 Benway RdYour Sparkling Wine Dreams live here! Méthode Traditionnelle and Charmat - park your bike, sip a few, stay awhile, explore their heritage farm and make some farm friends.
Guaranteed the chickens strut their outfit and fascinator better than you ever will!
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Hinterland Wine Company
1258 Closson RdYour Sparkling Wine Dreams live here! Méthode Traditionnelle and Charmat - park your bike, sip a few, stay awhile, explore their heritage farm and make some farm friends.
Guaranteed the chickens strut their outfit and fascinator better than you ever will!
Rosehall Run Vineyards Inc
1243 Greer RdMorandin Wines
18055 Loyalist PkwyLighthall Vineyards
308 Lighthall RdThe Old Third Vineyard
251 Closson RdLong Dog Vineyard & Winery
104 Brewers Rd
The County Cider Company
657 Bongards CrossroadGillingham Brewing Company
1316 Wilson RoadStanners Vineyard
76 Station RdKinsip House of Fine Spirits
66 Gilead RdParsons Brewing Company
876 County Rd 49Wonderful cidery crafting a delicious collection of 'glou glou' still and sparkling ciders. Made with orchard apples and pears grown on site and applying natural/ minimal intervention winemaking production methods.
If you're keen on natural wines - must visit!
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FieldBird Farm and Cider
1385 ON-62Wonderful cidery crafting a delicious collection of 'glou glou' still and sparkling ciders. Made with orchard apples and pears grown on site and applying natural/ minimal intervention winemaking production methods.
If you're keen on natural wines - must visit!
Beaches and Parks
Sandbanks Dunes Beach
Parque Provincial de Sandbanks
3004 County Road 12North Beach Provincial Park
440 North Beach RdParque Provincial Lago en la Montaña
296 County Rd 7Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area
Clarke RoadLittle Bluff Conservation Area
3625 County Road 13Local Services
Bloomfield Bicycle Co
225 Bloomfield Main StActivities
A fishing and sailing dream! This extensive and broad lake system is home to world-class, fresh water fishing: Pickerel, Trout, Bass, among many other species.
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Bay of Quinte
A fishing and sailing dream! This extensive and broad lake system is home to world-class, fresh water fishing: Pickerel, Trout, Bass, among many other species.
Vintage, outdoor, drive-in movie theatre showing classics all season - perfect for physical distancing fun!
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Mustang Drive-In
1521 Prince Edward County Rd 1Vintage, outdoor, drive-in movie theatre showing classics all season - perfect for physical distancing fun!
Reminiscent of the old school days - classic drive-in, order food and drink and get it served to your car
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The Vic Café
166 Picton Main StReminiscent of the old school days - classic drive-in, order food and drink and get it served to your car