Consecon / Ameliasburgh

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Walk, run or bike on the Millennium Trail – a former railway that’s been converted into a multipurpose trail. You’ll pass by farmers fields, forests and creeks, not to mention marshes that are teeming with wildlife like frogs, turtles, beavers, and birds. A great spot to take the dog for a long walk or just to get out and enjoy nature for a while. Status in 2017 The Trail is a work in progress but only the 11 km stretch in and around Wellington from Danforth Rd. east to Cty. Rd. 2 is good for cycling. The stretch from there east to Picton is rough but passable. The stretch to the west from Danforth becomes impassable, at times under water and muddy, and rocky. The plan is to have the entire trail completed in two years time. The trail system serves as a County wide recreational facility for local residents, visitors and to provide access for farm vehicles by adjacent land owners. The trail corridor is 15 meters in width and 49 kilometers in length and a total land area of 73.5 hectares. The trail starts in Carrying Place and winds through the County to Picton with various vistas and […]

Roblin Lake is a rare kind of “lake within a lake”. It is nestled in Prince Edward County and is a kind of “fossil water”, a pool left behind by the glaciers that was once connected to Lake Ontario. Roblin Lake is home to one of Canada’s most famous A-frame log cabins, built by one of Canada’s most famous poets Al Purdy. Roblin Park features a ball diamond, playground, boat launch, and a small sandy beach. Check Beach Posting status: https://www.theswimguide.org/beach/105

Canada’s only truly “green” winery, being “off-Grid” and following organic practices in the vineyard and the winery. Sun, soil and organic practices help craft Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from grapes grown on the property. We also offer County Chardonnay and Riesling. Come and Taste with us at Redtail Vineyard Hours: April To October Daily 10.30am – 5pm November To March Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 5pm Monday – Thursday, By chance or Appt

Graveyard & Gallows Walking Tour Friday nights in Picton (July & August) 6:30 p.m. 1.5 hours walking tour through the grounds and graveyard at Macaulay Heritage Park, venturing on to the neighbouring County Gaol & Gallows, the site of a most notorious double hanging in 1884. Graveyard & Gallows Tours are booked through the Regent Theatre 224 Main St. Picton 613.476.8416 www.theregenttheatre.org Walking Tours of Historic Picton  (July 4 – Oct 28, 2018) Let experienced guides take you on a 90-minute journey back in time. Re-live the heady days of tall ships, sail and steam, when Picton was a major shipping port exporting its timber and agricultural produce to world markets. Hear the stories from the 1830s, when Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, walked these streets as a young lawyer. And later, when we smuggled booze across Lake Ontario during the dangerous days of Prohibition and the rum-running trade. Tours leave from the Regent Theatre, 226 Main St. Picton Wednesdays to Sundays, tours leave twice daily at 9.30-11 a.m. and 4-5.30 p.m. Historical Walking Tour of Loch Sloy (Camp Picton) July 20, July 23, August 6, August 17, August 20, 2018 @ 1.30-3.30 p.m. Loch Sloy – aka Camp […]

Experience the joy of cooking seasonally. From the Farm Cooking School is the ultimate field to table culinary experience. Located in a 1830’s farmhouse, the classes will capture your heart and senses. Private sessions for groups/couples or pick a Saturday class. Cooking Classes/Schedule Learn the art of seasonal cooking using fresh, local ingredients with personal chef and food writer, Cynthia Peters. Culinary Adventure Visit local farms and meet the farmers, cook a delicious lunch in a chef’s home kitchen, then explore the area’s wineries. Private Group Classes We offer private group cooking lessons for groups of 4 or more. In the Press The school is an ideal getaway for city dwellers seeking a rural refuge. – Lisa Jackson, Huffington Post GIFT CERTIFICATES Give them an experience they’ll never forget. A great gift for celebrating a birthday, wedding or anniversary. Available for all our public and private classes, tours and packages. THE ART OF HERBS Art-of-Herbs-Cookbook – Our unique cookbook with a collection of original paintings from renowned Canadian encaustic artist, Susan Wallis, paired with herb-infused recipes.

  Come out and attend and/or participate, spend the whole day with us. Let’s make this parade, the best Consecon Christmas ever! Sponsored by the Ameliasburgh Ward 4 Recreation Committee. Check details at … http://consecon.ca  

Consecon village is a friendly and scenic village with historic buildings, shops, a gallery, artisan studios, places to eat, drink, live entertainment as well as services & conveniences. The old grist mill overlooks the dam and the millpond runs through the centre of the village connecting Consecon Lake to Wellers Bay.   Favourite hangout: I think that would have to be Consecon! … Tyler Ledger  Consecon Business Directory Business Directory for Consecon & Ameliasburgh Where to Stay Where to Eat Where to Shop Liquor & Wine  Attractions North Beach Provincial Park Wellers Bay boat launch  Millennium Trail Consecon Mill Dam Conservation Area pond & park (picnic tables, fishing) Youth park (across from the mill ‘Cascades’)  Events Banner Painting Festival (spring) Consecon Day, the long weekend in August Christmas festivities (November) Public Washroom: A public toilet is set up in the park in the centre of town during summer months. History Consecon draws on a rich history which played out over four distinct phases. “Consecon” is derived from the Indian word “Knan Nokjarm” which means an opening, and “con con” which means pickerel. Champlain slept here in the 1600′s and there is a cairn to commemorate that event. It was in the immediate […]

The Village of Ameliasburgh was named after Princess Amelia, the 15th child of King George III. This hamlet nestles on Roblin Lake, and was supported by a grist and flour mill, which drew the lake’s water to the mill located in what is now the Harry J. Smith Conservation Area. The Conservation Area is a delight for anyone with an eye for beauty, and a delightful spot for your picnic. Be sure to visit the Ameliasburgh Museum & Pioneer Village housed in a former Methodist church built in 1868. Opposite the museum is a newer building belonging to the Seventh Town Historical Society. The local library is housed in an old schoolhouse built in 1870.  Ameliasburgh attractions: Al Purdy A-Frame Ameliasburgh Heritage Village Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre Quinte Educational Museum  Events: Auto Club Street Meet (August) Ameliasburgh Fall Fair (October) Christmas in the Village (December) Ameliasburgh Winter Carnival (February) Ameliasburgh Village Walking Tours Participate in a walking tour through the village of Ameliasburgh, formerly Roblin’s Mills. Along the shores of Roblin Lake, this quiet little community has a big history. The village is a hidden gem in Prince Edward County and is also the beloved home of the late Canadian poet, Al Purdy. In their operating […]