A Local Escape
GET AWAY TO PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY WITH PRINT COLLECTIVE’S FOUNDER MELINDA BERMAN
Filed under: Toronto
November 17, 2021
Local Escapes take you on an adventure to explore the best beyond your city. Discover recommendations to plan your next nearby getaway.
Melinda Berman is the Founder of Print Collective. A Toronto native, she felt a void when COVID-19 first took hold and traversing the globe—or even the country—was no longer an option. She quickly fell into the wonder of re-discovering gems in her own city. She watched in awe as these businesses pivoted their offering to reach consumers in new ways, whether it was restaurants transforming into specialty grocery stores or museums holding virtual tours and interviews. She was keen to share these unique experiences more broadly.
This past summer, Melinda took a trip to Prince Edward County and shared her favourites from her weekend getaway.
Explore Prince Edward County with Melinda’s recommendations below to plan your next trip in Ontario’s wine country.
Friday
2:00 PM
A stop by the County Rust antique shop before check-in.
Credit: @county_rust
Credit: @county_rust
3:00 PM
Stock up on fresh Italian goods and an afternoon drink at Piccolina Mercato & Bar
Coffee & Spritz
Piccolina Bar is an homage to the Italian coffee bars and the ritual of aperitivo right in Wellington, Ontario.
Photo credit: @piccolinamercato
4:00 PM
Check-in at The Wilfrid Boutique Farmhouse, a micro-hotel with a spa, vineyard, and design interiors.
“Frank, the owner—with his wife Nancy—, is a chef and makes the most incredible 3 or 4 course breakfasts with the freshest ingredients.”
Photo credit: @thewilfridboutiquefarmouse
Saturday
12:00 PM
Visiting the wineries nearby, including Exultet Estates and Long Dog Wines.
4:00 PM
Grabbing a snack at Pecish Baking, local bakery specializing in hearth baked breads with zero additives and preservatives
Photo credit: @pecishbaking.co
6:00PM
Dinner at Stella’s Eatery
Photo credit: @stellaseatery
Sunday
11:00 AM
A stroll through the Picton Farmer’s Market
Open in the summers, The Picton Market is open on Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM.
3:00 PM
Self-care shopping at Field Made Goods
Photo credit: @fieldmadegoods
5:00 PM
An evening drink and snacks at Slake Brewing on the patio with a view of the county.
Photo credit: @slakebrewing
An itinerary for your local escape
Day one
• 2:00 PM — Antique Shop
County Rust | @countyrust
Antique shop selling furniture, curiosities, and original works.
296 Noxon Ave, Wellington
(613) 827-7336
• 3:00 PM — Bar & Grocers
Piccolina Mercato & Bar | @piccolinamercato
Specializing in Italian goods, wines, and bar serving aperitivi daily.
304 Wellington Main St, Wellington
• 4:00 PM — Hotel
The Wilfrid Boutique Farmhouse | @thewilfrid
An adults-only microhotel with a spa, vineyard, and design interiors.
1375 Royal Rd, Milford
(438) 390-2505
Day two
• 12:00 PM — Vineyard
Exultet Estates | @exultetestates
Family-owned vineyard with tastings and their own AirBnb on-site.
1112 Royal Rd, Milford
(613) 476-1052
• 2:00PM — Vineyard
Long Dog Wines | @longdogwine
A vineyard started in 1997 between friends selling a variety of varietals.
104 Brewers Rd, Milford
(613) 476-8807
•4:00 PM — Bakery
PECish Baking | @thepieplate
Bakery and café specializing in hearth-baked bread with zero additives.
3020 County Rd 10, Milford
(613) 503-1332
•6:00 PM — Restaurant
Stella’s Eatery | @stellaseatery
A restaurant serving seasonal food, natural wines, and local specialities.
2470 County Rd 8, Prince Edward County
(613) 813-6669
Day three
• 11:00 AM — Farmer’s Market
Picton Farmer’s Market | @pictonfarmersmarket
Open from May to October, the farmer’s market offers local produce and a quaint stroll through Picton.
2 Ross St, Picton
• 3:00 PM — Store
Fieldmade Goods | @fieldmadegoods
Local market selling seasonal fruits & veggies.
198 Main Street, Picton
• 5:00 PM — Brewery
Slake Brewing | @slakebrewing
Delicious beers from a small farm and a patio overlooking the county.
181 Mowbray Road, Prince Edward County
