Family Activities

November Crystal Palace, 375 Main St. Picton A magical celebration for the whole community, including a procession down Main Street, a dance party, a whole lot of handmade lanterns, and YOU! Costumes encouraged! Find out about our lantern-building workshops at www.firelightfest.blogspot.ca  

At Sandbanks Provincial Park August at Sandbanks Provincial Park, Lakeshore Lodge Day Use Area Join us for this popular annual 1890’s style picnic, with games, lemonade and  corn at the site of the old Lakeshore Lodge on West Point. This event is organized by the Friends of Sandbanks. If you plan to come to The County during this week, then attending the Lakeshore Lodge Day is the “must” day to visit. For many years, the Park has sponsored this family-fun day, based on activities that happened in the 1890’s at the site of the former Lakeshore Lodge. Park staff dress in period garb, and games for all ages are encouraged! Three-legged races, egg-and-spoon races, nail-hammering, tug-o-wars and more, are just a few of the activities that recreate the activities of tourists who spent their holidays at the “coolest spot” in Prince Edward County almost a century ago at the Lakeshore Lodge. Local farm-fresh corn and lemonade are on offer at great prices, and Sandbanks Park staff dress and act the 1890’s part! Volunteers from the Friends of Sandbanks and the Prince Edward County Museums will be present… please feel free to ask them anything about the amazing history of the area! […]

At Roblin Lake Fairgrounds At this great little country fair there are prizes for everything from pickles to pets to the best costume. The Fair is kicked off with a parade along the main street of Ameliasburgh and into the fairgrounds. The County Carriage Co. will be offering wagon rides, and there will be a petting zoo on Sunday. For details visit www.ameliasburgh.com/fallfair 613-968-9016

Ameliasburgh Heritage Village has grown from one building, in 1968, to a full pioneer village. The main structure was built in 1868 as a Wesleyan Methodist Church. It became a United Church in 1925 and served the community until 1967. Over the years, several additional buildings have been added to the site. A log cabin, display barns, an operational blacksmith shop, a sap shanty, dairy and bee-keeping buildings, and a large stone building housing the Goldie Corliss 18 foot flywheel. A highlight is Amelia’s Tea Room, which offers breakfast and/or lunch during Special Events on site. Upcoming Events in 2017: June 10-11 – Grandparents Weekend, 9:30-4:30. Celebration of generations, grandparents admitted free. Sept 3 – Homestead Heritage Days, 12-4. Heritage skills, demonstrations, blacksmith, corn roast. Dec 3 – Christmas in the Village. Tour around Ameliasburgh Village. Decorate Christmas cookies and evergreens; authentic settler Christmas at Museum’s log cabin; crafts and activities at Victoria Schoolhouse. Free, 1-4pm. Admission by donation. 476-2148 ext.258, [email protected] Ameliasburgh Heritage Village welcomes: Bus Tours School Visits Volunteers If booked in advance, the museum can also provide walking tours of the village of Ameliasburgh for groups.

We are open all year round! Campbell’s Orchards, is your local Apple Orchard & Farm Market. Our Pick-Your-Own offerings include apples, pumpkins, berries, tomatoes and various field vegetables. Campbell’s Farm Market sells fresh grown produce, grown on site, as well the finest in dairy, preserves and spreads. And while you are filling your shopping baskets, enjoy some family fun in our country play zone and corn maze. Fresh baking daily. Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream. Apple wedding favours. Check our website for seasonal events. Groups & Tours  Group tours welcome, please pre-book. Summer & Fall Birthday Packages School tours [powr-social-feed id=e776a458_1520806408]

Celebrate Canada 150 Canada turns 150 this year, so celebrate with our list of awesome things to do. 2017 is a big year – for Canada and for Prince Edward County. As Canada turns 150, the County commemorates 225! Royal Visit ~ Fri June 30 in Wellington. Prince Edward County is getting ready to roll out the red carpet — to welcome Royalty. Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, will visit The County on Friday June 30th to help us celebrate this milestone.  Details }   Canada Day in Wellington ~ Fri June 30 & Sat July 1. Canada Day is so big it takes two days to celebrate, with a street dance, fireworks on the beach, a parade, music and vendors in the park (venue has been changed to the ESSROC arena). Details } Capture the Moment! ~  VisitTheCounty is sponsoring a FREE Canada 150 photo booth at the ESSROC arena on Wellington Canada Day. Pick a prop, strike a pose. Pancake Breakfast ~ Sat July 1 @ 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Wellington Town Hall. Pancakes made from scratch, sausages, homemade strawberry-rhubarb compote, County maple syrup, and coffee, tea or juice. $10 (large serving) […]

Sandbanks has approximately 10 km of cross country ski trails. These trails are excellent for both beginners and experienced skiers provided there are good snow conditions. The majority of the trails consist of gentle slopes and curves. Combining several of the trails or loops will allow skiers to set their own lengths. Please note there is no guarantee that trails will be groomed or track set as this is dependent on snow conditions and weather permitting. For more information, please contact the park office telephone: 613-393-3319 ext. 0 Macaulay Mountain Conservation area is also an ideal spot for cross-country skiing and tobogganing. Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area has 11 km of trails available for cross-country skiing. The Millennium Trail, which runs from Picton to the west end of the County, is also popular.  Trails are not groomed.  

Looking for fun, affordable and memorable escapes for your entire family? VIA Rail’s Virtual Tour features Prince Edward County as one of their 5 favourite family vacation destinations (2010). This large island in southern Ontario holds a double whammy: some of the finest wineries in Canada AND one of the country’s best beaches – Sandbanks. Also gourmet restaurants, a thriving artists’ community and historic settlements. Prince Edward County offers something for kids big and small and is the perfect family getaway destination. Treat your family to a Prince Edward County adventure and let your kids spend some quality time with your inner child! Picton County Youth Park (375 Main St. E. @ Fairgrounds/Crystal Palace) • Skatepark • Splash Pad •  Playground • Free parking. Benson Park: (King Street, or accessed behind The Victory, 205 Main St. ) Play Area • Picnic Tables Delhi Park: (York Street) • Play Area • Picnic Tables Walking Paths • Ball Diamond • Free parking • Home to Canada Day Celebrations Rotary Park: (Ontario Street) • Play Area Shire Hall Parkette: (332 Main Street) Picnic Area • Gazebo Birdhouse City, a collection of whacky and wonderful birdhouses, some are exact replicas of County landmarks. County Rd. 8, also […]

July, at Prince Edward County Lavender Farm 732 Closson Rd, Hillier Now an annual event, Prince Edward County Lavender is holding the Lavender Festival on a two day event. We want to share with you the beauty of our fields. Experience the taste of lavender and other fine herbs by sampling our selected treats. Create your own craft, pick your own lavender and see how the essential oil is made. Enjoy live music from some of our best local bands and participate in a swing dance activity, meet our magician and our clown.  Last year over 3,500 people made this event a success. There is food available on site. Please visit our website for the details or call us at 1-800-343-0841 (Please refrain from bringing your dog at our festival) See details on our website  peclavender.com

Macaulay Heritage Park is an attractive historic site featuring many points of interest: Macaulay House, built in 1830 and restored to the mid 1850s; the historic former Church of St. Mary Magdalene, now the Prince Edward County Museum; the old St. Mary Magdalene Parish Cemetery; the Heritage Gardens and the Carriage House. Reverend William Macaulay was originally sent to this area as a missionary. In 1823 he organized the Parish of Hallowell, donating the land for the church and paying for much of its construction from his own personal wealth. Reverend Macaulay’s contributions to the community were not only spiritual, but civic—donating his property for the construction of both a school and a courthouse; the latter has been in use since 1831. Macaulay was also instrumental in the naming of the town of Picton. Macaulay was also instrumental in the naming of the town of Picton. Macaulay Heritage Park welcomes: Bus Tours School Visits Volunteers Site Rentals Filming & Photography on Site Take a virtual tour of the museum, or see many of the museum’s artifacts that have been digitized and shared online.