Guidebook for AVALON
DINING OUT
PLEASE NOTE: If you're planning on dining out, reservations are almost always required during high season. Start looking when you book--- all the best ones are listed here.
great food, excellent service, nice little bar in the back.
Wednesday-Saturday from 5pm-10pm
Closed Sunday-Monday-Tuesday
54 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Hartley's Tavern
19 Elizabeth Stgreat food, excellent service, nice little bar in the back.
Wednesday-Saturday from 5pm-10pm
Closed Sunday-Monday-Tuesday
Lively industrial setting, their own plus other local beers on tap. Great burgers
Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
NO RESERVATIONS
170 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StLively industrial setting, their own plus other local beers on tap. Great burgers
Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
NO RESERVATIONS
Very cool dining space and large patio. We always enjoy sitting at the bar and chatting with staff as they scurry back and forth.
Reserve on Open Table
Sun
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mon
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thu
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fri
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
128 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Flame + Smith
106 Bloomfield Main StVery cool dining space and large patio. We always enjoy sitting at the bar and chatting with staff as they scurry back and forth.
Reserve on Open Table
Sun
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mon
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thu
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fri
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
A little out of the way, but so worth the trip. Good size patio, great food.
Sunday closed
Monday-Thursday 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 12-8 p.m.
29 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Stella's Eatery
172 Main St WA little out of the way, but so worth the trip. Good size patio, great food.
Sunday closed
Monday-Thursday 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 12-8 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday Closed
Thursday Noon - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday Noon - 3 p.m.,5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday Noon - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
22 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Idle Wild PEC
305 Wellington Main StMonday-Wednesday Closed
Thursday Noon - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday Noon - 3 p.m.,5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday Noon - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Lunch Monday to Friday 12-3
Dinner week nightly 5-9, weekends til 10pm
240 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Drake Devonshire
24 Wharf StLunch Monday to Friday 12-3
Dinner week nightly 5-9, weekends til 10pm
Sunday Noon - 9 p.m.
Monday Noon - 9 p.m.
Tuesday Noon - 9 p.m.
Wednesday Noon - 9 p.m.
Thursday Noon - 9 p.m.
Friday Noon - 9 p.m.
Saturday Noon - 9 p.m.
109 現地メンバーのおすすめ
La Condesa
298 Wellington Main StSunday Noon - 9 p.m.
Monday Noon - 9 p.m.
Tuesday Noon - 9 p.m.
Wednesday Noon - 9 p.m.
Thursday Noon - 9 p.m.
Friday Noon - 9 p.m.
Saturday Noon - 9 p.m.
Wednesday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
21 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Koenji Whisky Bar
287 Wellington Main St
Wednesday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Slickers County Ice Cream Ltd
271 Bloomfield Main Styou have to try their signature "campfire" icecream!!
Geurin Sykes has just opened Bantam, at Closson Chase Winery. You’re in for a treat!
24 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Closson Chase Vineyards Inc
629 Closson RoadGeurin Sykes has just opened Bantam, at Closson Chase Winery. You’re in for a treat!
Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
80 現地メンバーのおすすめ
555 Brewing Co
124 Picton Main StSunday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
We LOVE Bocado! Authentic Spanish cuisine. Many dishes are meant to be shared, so order all you want!
Mon-Tues Closed
Weds-Thurs 4:30-9
Fri 4:30-9:30
Sat-Sun Brunch 11:30-2:30
Sat Dinner 4-9:30
Sun Dinner 4-9
53 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Bocado
252 Picton Main StreetWe LOVE Bocado! Authentic Spanish cuisine. Many dishes are meant to be shared, so order all you want!
Mon-Tues Closed
Weds-Thurs 4:30-9
Fri 4:30-9:30
Sat-Sun Brunch 11:30-2:30
Sat Dinner 4-9:30
Sun Dinner 4-9
Creekside Cafe
280 Main StreetBrand new County eatery, open for breakfast and lunch.
This is our absolute favorite spot to chill. Not a full menu, but a solid selection of charcuterie boards, cheese boards and Flatbreads.
Nice wine selection and they make their own beer-- which is pretty good too! Great atmosphere as you idly watch the ferries slide back and forth across the bay.
76 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Miller House Cafe & Brasserie
275 County Rd 7This is our absolute favorite spot to chill. Not a full menu, but a solid selection of charcuterie boards, cheese boards and Flatbreads.
Nice wine selection and they make their own beer-- which is pretty good too! Great atmosphere as you idly watch the ferries slide back and forth across the bay.
newly opened, they have an interesting burger lineup.
Hours Daily noon til 9pm
8 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Harry's Charbroiled
newly opened, they have an interesting burger lineup.
Hours Daily noon til 9pm
I would have to say this is our "posh" place to hang out, whether for dinner or just a cocktail. Great bar, knowledgeable staff.
50 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Royal Hotel
247 Picton Main StI would have to say this is our "posh" place to hang out, whether for dinner or just a cocktail. Great bar, knowledgeable staff.
a well established landmark in the county, the Merrill has undergone a major reno lately and it remains a special place to pamper yourself with Chef Michael's stellar cuisine.
You'll need to plan ahead for this one!
25 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Merrill House
343 Main St Ea well established landmark in the county, the Merrill has undergone a major reno lately and it remains a special place to pamper yourself with Chef Michael's stellar cuisine.
You'll need to plan ahead for this one!
Rustic and lively, always busy, but a great vibe and often with after dinner local entertainment.
153 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The County Canteen
279 Main St WRustic and lively, always busy, but a great vibe and often with after dinner local entertainment.
Angry Birds Rotisserie Chicken
376 Main St ECasual chicken- focused diner. Big patio.
We've been once so far, and look forward to a return. Tiny dining room, a lot of take out by the looks of the traffic during our visit. Our meal was everything I expect from Korean restaurants. Authentic. Be prepared to wait, as it's a small staff and small kitchen---but relax---you're on County time!
15 現地メンバーのおすすめ
SUJEO Korean Restaurant
172 Picton Main StreetWe've been once so far, and look forward to a return. Tiny dining room, a lot of take out by the looks of the traffic during our visit. Our meal was everything I expect from Korean restaurants. Authentic. Be prepared to wait, as it's a small staff and small kitchen---but relax---you're on County time!
Casual pub style, good burgers, and if you hit it right, entertainment.
153 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Acoustic Grill
172 Picton Main StCasual pub style, good burgers, and if you hit it right, entertainment.
Seafood restaurant AND a place to buy right off the ice! Chef Jeff's beet cured salmon and smoked salmon dip are both out of this world, and highly addictive.
10 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Blue Sail Seafood Market & Restaurant
266 Picton Main StSeafood restaurant AND a place to buy right off the ice! Chef Jeff's beet cured salmon and smoked salmon dip are both out of this world, and highly addictive.
cute little coffee/sandwich shop on Main Street, next to Green Gables. great coffee and sandwiches made according to Stella's Eatery.
Citizen Frances
cute little coffee/sandwich shop on Main Street, next to Green Gables. great coffee and sandwiches made according to Stella's Eatery.
We've not been yet, but hear good things---considering they're very new. Nice sidewalk patio
The Beau Bistro
We've not been yet, but hear good things---considering they're very new. Nice sidewalk patio
small and lively new restaurant on Elizabeth, close to free parking lot. Generous portions for tapas style. We like sitting at the bar, watching Myles create magic from the tiniest workspace imaginable!
Theia
small and lively new restaurant on Elizabeth, close to free parking lot. Generous portions for tapas style. We like sitting at the bar, watching Myles create magic from the tiniest workspace imaginable!
Wander the Resort
We ate here during Countylicious, it was delish. Very Scandi vibe
cozy little bar snugged up beside the Regent Theater. Late hours, which is a plus for a region that goes to sleep early!
The Russ & Co.
cozy little bar snugged up beside the Regent Theater. Late hours, which is a plus for a region that goes to sleep early!
Great little spot to grab picnic items for your day at the beach. Amazing selection of sandwiches, salads, sweets and soft drinks. Family owned and lovely people.
The Lunch Box
Great little spot to grab picnic items for your day at the beach. Amazing selection of sandwiches, salads, sweets and soft drinks. Family owned and lovely people.
Darlings
We've yet to visit, but the buzz on this place is crazy. Not just pizza.
Parks & Nature
Please be thoughtful as you discover the various parks. Take your trash with you and be especially aware of new parking fees. Don’t park on the shoulder of the roads or you’ll be ticketed
Open 8an to 10pm, every day.
Guests will have our seasonal pass for their use while here. Please note: A Seasonal Park Pass does not guarantee park entry. Park capacity limitations will apply. You must call ahead to reserve your place at the park.
* You can reserve up to 5 days ahead at OntarioParks.
*first, set up an account with the park system
* At the top, choose reservations, click on "Day Use", then select Sandbanks
* Choose your date, then click on the green button
*choose the date you're going--ignore the other days. (you'll have to reserve each day individually) Click on "reserve". Click on the 2 boxes at the bottom, then click on confirm details.
* When you get to "Shopping Cart", there'll be a fee shown. You can ignore that. The checkout will take you to a page with a box to check. Confirm. On the next page, you'll confirm occupant. Next page, choose SEASONAL VEHICLE PERMIT HOLDER. *Our seasonal pass number is s21-57897
* Enter your vehicle licence plate number and Province
You're asked to confirm, then confirm again. You can now right click and print the page for your dashboard.
You DO NOT have to enter any lineup - you can enter the park from the Lakeshore Beach side or avoid all traffic and take County Rd 10 through Cherry Valley and continue on County Rd 18 towards the 4 corners but make the quick left hand turn into the side of 'Outlet' before you get to the 4 corners (County Rd 18 and 11 Main Park Entrance).
Let me know if you have problems and I can do it from my end.
*once you leave the park, please cancel your reservation to clear space for someone else
*** please note— we do not have a beach umbrella as stated in the amenities. We have a cooler, towels and beach mat.
485 現地メンバーのおすすめ
サンドバンクス州立公園
3004 County Road 12Open 8an to 10pm, every day.
Guests will have our seasonal pass for their use while here. Please note: A Seasonal Park Pass does not guarantee park entry. Park capacity limitations will apply. You must call ahead to reserve your place at the park.
* You can reserve up to 5 days ahead at OntarioParks.
*first, set up an account with the park system
* At the top, choose reservations, click on "Day Use", then select Sandbanks
* Choose your date, then click on the green button
*choose the date you're going--ignore the other days. (you'll have to reserve each day individually) Click on "reserve". Click on the 2 boxes at the bottom, then click on confirm details.
* When you get to "Shopping Cart", there'll be a fee shown. You can ignore that. The checkout will take you to a page with a box to check. Confirm. On the next page, you'll confirm occupant. Next page, choose SEASONAL VEHICLE PERMIT HOLDER. *Our seasonal pass number is s21-57897
* Enter your vehicle licence plate number and Province
You're asked to confirm, then confirm again. You can now right click and print the page for your dashboard.
You DO NOT have to enter any lineup - you can enter the park from the Lakeshore Beach side or avoid all traffic and take County Rd 10 through Cherry Valley and continue on County Rd 18 towards the 4 corners but make the quick left hand turn into the side of 'Outlet' before you get to the 4 corners (County Rd 18 and 11 Main Park Entrance).
Let me know if you have problems and I can do it from my end.
*once you leave the park, please cancel your reservation to clear space for someone else
*** please note— we do not have a beach umbrella as stated in the amenities. We have a cooler, towels and beach mat.
Beaver Meadow Wildlife Management Area
Point Petre
Little Bluff Conservation Area
3625 County Road 13Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area
Clarke RoadYou can ride your bike, or just walk this looong trail at your leisure.
26 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Millennium Trail
Millennium TrailYou can ride your bike, or just walk this looong trail at your leisure.
Lake on the Mountain
Birdhouse City
Shopping
The Local Store - PEC
768 County Rd 12Must be a hundred vendors represented under one roof.
Tiny little local store with pretty much anything you’ll need—- and an LCBO corner!! This is a 5 minute walk from our house. Bagged ice is for sale roadside for the bargain price of $2.50.
6 現地メンバーのおすすめ
the store in Cherry Valley
31 County Road 18Tiny little local store with pretty much anything you’ll need—- and an LCBO corner!! This is a 5 minute walk from our house. Bagged ice is for sale roadside for the bargain price of $2.50.
Bloomfield is the place to go for cute shops, a superb ice-cream and top notch restaurants.
100 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Bloomfield
Bloomfield is the place to go for cute shops, a superb ice-cream and top notch restaurants.
The first Leeds building in the county. A striking exterior and inviting outdoor space. The main draw is the cheese—- some is imported from Italy, and a large portion is made on site. My favourite at the moment is Lighthall Tombe and an Italian one wrapped in chestnut leaves.
67 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co.
4309 County Road 8The first Leeds building in the county. A striking exterior and inviting outdoor space. The main draw is the cheese—- some is imported from Italy, and a large portion is made on site. My favourite at the moment is Lighthall Tombe and an Italian one wrapped in chestnut leaves.
Hagerman Farms
13644 Loyalist PkwyLaundry Farms
530 Prince Edward County Rd 1Van Grootheest Farm
48 Stanley StTV gardening expert Carson Arthur has moved to PEC! this is a great place to shop for seeds and decorative items to pad your home. Plants and even Flossies Food Truck.
28 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Carson's Garden + Market
1317 Wilson RdTV gardening expert Carson Arthur has moved to PEC! this is a great place to shop for seeds and decorative items to pad your home. Plants and even Flossies Food Truck.
This store is in Picton, down the lane beside the Post office. Great place for PEC branded clothing. Your souvenir of the county!
Prince Edward County T-shirt Company
This store is in Picton, down the lane beside the Post office. Great place for PEC branded clothing. Your souvenir of the county!
Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
13 現地メンバーのおすすめ
PECish Baking Co.
3020 County Rd 10
Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Everything Else
Picton
Ideal Bike Wellington
305 Wellington Main StKayak Rentals - Sandbanks - Picton - Prince Edward County
193 Winns DrBloomfield Bicycle Co
225 Bloomfield Main StPedego Electric Bikes Prince Edward County
39 Stanley StPrince Edward County Lavender
732 Closson RdSHED Chetwyn Farms
500 Closson RdThe Regent Theatre
224 Picton Main StMustang Drive-In
1521 Prince Edward County Rd 1These guys have excelled at bringing stellar musical acts into the county over the last few years. Whitehorse, Miss Emily and the like.
86 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Hayloft
344 Salmon Point RdThese guys have excelled at bringing stellar musical acts into the county over the last few years. Whitehorse, Miss Emily and the like.
Beverages
Slake Brewing
181 Mowbray RdLovely spot to have a pizza while enjoying the view of the bay.
185 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The County Cider Company
657 Bongards CrossroadLovely spot to have a pizza while enjoying the view of the bay.
Parsons Brewing Company
876 County Rd 49A great outdoor space, good selection of craft brews.
Crimson Cider Company
13762 Loyalist PkwyKinsip House of Fine Spirits
66 Gilead RdPrince Eddy's Brewing Company
13 Macsteven DrMatron Fine Beer
65 Barker LnFieldBird Farm and Cider
1385 ON-62Gillingham Brewing Company
1316 Wilson RoadSara is our first certified Pommelier! She and husband Gary craft some of the county’s best traditional style ciders.
25 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Loch Mór Cider Company
890 Danforth RdSara is our first certified Pommelier! She and husband Gary craft some of the county’s best traditional style ciders.
This is probably the County's most established Restaurant/hotel/entertainment venue. While the decor and menu are a bit dated, the entertainment brings people in to relax and enjoy local musicians in the lively pub. Food is decent, but hit and miss.
47 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Waring House Restaurant & Inn
395 Sandy Hook RdThis is probably the County's most established Restaurant/hotel/entertainment venue. While the decor and menu are a bit dated, the entertainment brings people in to relax and enjoy local musicians in the lively pub. Food is decent, but hit and miss.
Wineries
This is our top pick for local wineries. Stellar lineup of wines, which you'll taste in a tutored tasting ($12/4 wines, refundable when you spend $40 on wine). Fantastic menu consisting of wood fired thin crust pizza, raw oysters, smoked trout (which you can take out), various salads and nibbles.
110 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard
1152 Greer RdThis is our top pick for local wineries. Stellar lineup of wines, which you'll taste in a tutored tasting ($12/4 wines, refundable when you spend $40 on wine). Fantastic menu consisting of wood fired thin crust pizza, raw oysters, smoked trout (which you can take out), various salads and nibbles.
Another of our top 5 personal picks. Quality wines--Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris to name three.
They also have Geurin Sykes from Maran's doing lunches here under the Bantam name. You can't go wrong with this combo.
24 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Closson Chase Vineyards Inc
629 Closson RoadAnother of our top 5 personal picks. Quality wines--Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris to name three.
They also have Geurin Sykes from Maran's doing lunches here under the Bantam name. You can't go wrong with this combo.
Lighthall Vineyards
308 Lighthall RdGerry and Lia have a tiny little winery, limited production, but don't let that dissuade you from visiting. Their Chardonnays have won best in Ontario on several years.
16 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Exultet Estates
1112 Royal RdGerry and Lia have a tiny little winery, limited production, but don't let that dissuade you from visiting. Their Chardonnays have won best in Ontario on several years.
Sightseeing
SEASON & FERRY TIMES
Winter (mid-October to Victoria Day weekend) Daily 30-minute service * 06:00 to 01:15
Spring (Victoria Day weekend to late June) Mon-Fri: 30-minute service * 06:00 to 01:15
Weekends and Victoria Day only:
30-minute service * 06:00 to 10:00
15-minute service ** 10:15 to 19:30
30-minute service * 19:30 01:15
Summer (Late June to mid-October)
30-minute service * 06:00 to 10:00
15-minute service ** 10:15 to 19:30
30-minute service * 19:30 to 01:15
*When on 30-minute service, one (1) ferry departs:
Glenora on the hour and the half-hour
Adolphustown at a quarter to and a quarter after the hour
**When on 15-minute service, two (2) ferries, one (1) from each terminal departs every 15 minutes.
22 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Glenora Ferry - Glenora Dock
11369 Loyalist PkwySEASON & FERRY TIMES
Winter (mid-October to Victoria Day weekend) Daily 30-minute service * 06:00 to 01:15
Spring (Victoria Day weekend to late June) Mon-Fri: 30-minute service * 06:00 to 01:15
Weekends and Victoria Day only:
30-minute service * 06:00 to 10:00
15-minute service ** 10:15 to 19:30
30-minute service * 19:30 01:15
Summer (Late June to mid-October)
30-minute service * 06:00 to 10:00
15-minute service ** 10:15 to 19:30
30-minute service * 19:30 to 01:15
*When on 30-minute service, one (1) ferry departs:
Glenora on the hour and the half-hour
Adolphustown at a quarter to and a quarter after the hour
**When on 15-minute service, two (2) ferries, one (1) from each terminal departs every 15 minutes.