Why Prince Edward County is the Ultimate Weekend Getaway from Ottawa

Just a Short Drive from Ottawa, Here are the Top Reasons to Visit Prince Edward County: Beaches, Wineries, and Small-Town Charm.

Plan your next summer road trip or weekend getaway to this nearby gem that is one of the most popular destinations in Ontario.

Great for bachelor/bachelorette parties, winery tours, nature hikes, restaurants and great Lakes that feel like you’re by the ocean… and we got there in less than a 2.5 hour drive from Ottawa.

📍Prince Edward County is Ultimate Weekend Getaway from Ottawa! See our video compilation if you need more convincing:

We had a jam packed weekend with great weather and so many places to see and things to do. While we couldn’t do it all in just 2 days, here are some places that we would 100% come back to when we visit again next summer:

🏖️ Great views & Beaches

- Dunes Beach Sandbanks (book your pass in advance)

- The Drake Devonshire

🍇 Wineries & Vineyards

- Sandbanks Winery

- The Old Third

🌮 Restaurants & Bars

- Kinsip Distillery

- La Condesa Cocina Mexicana

- Bar Duchess

Honourable mention to Shed Chetwyn Alpaca Farm we unfortunately went when it was raining so all the Alpacas were taking cover 🌧️

Almost too much to do and see in one short weekend so we are definitely missing a few but hope to return to PEC soon.

From boutique hotels & Air bnb’s to the spectacular views, wineries and food, we look forward to our next visit. And with just a short, easy drive from Ottawa there’s no excuses not to visit Prince Edward County ♥️