Family Getaways in Prince Edward County
Far before the area was discovered as gastronomical destination beautiful dunes at Sandbanks Provincial Park were drawing families from near and afar. Prince Edward County is the perfect place to escape with your family. With beautiful beaches, countless hiking trails, tons of water and an endless number of family friendly things to do you can’t go wrong. Because of its longstanding popularity with families there are lots of accommodation, dining and entertainment options geared towards family getaways.
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FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS
Need help deciding what to do while in the County with the family? May we suggest the Arts Trail, Taste Trail or one of the many up and coming events:
Spring and Fall Countylicous Late March / Early April
Maple in the County Late March
The Great Canadian Cheese Festival Early June
Art in the County Mid June until Early July
Eastern Ontario Photo Show Late July until early August
Jazz Festival Middle to Late August
Prince Edward County Music Festival Middle of September
Prince Edward County Studio and Gallery Tour Mid to Late September
FAMILY FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO AND SEE
1.Grab a Movie at the Cinema or Drive In:
You can either relax in Picton’s historic Regent Theater or kick back in the comfort of your own car at the Mustang Drive In.
2. Explore the Millennium Trail.
At 49 Kilometers long, the Millennium trail stretches from Picton to Wellington and is one of the area’s best kept secrets.
The trail welcomes walkers and bikers alike.
For more information read Terry Sprague’s write up on the trail here.
3. Check out the local Museums.
Ameliasburgh Historical Museum and Pioneer Village
4. Take a Ferry Ride or go Dock fishing.
5. Hit the Beach: Swimming at Sandbanks and Explore the Dunes.
6. Cool down with Ice-cream or Warm up with Coco or Coffee.
Want soft serve ice-cream? check out the Black River Cheese Factory
Want regular ice-cream? check out Slickers
Want the ultimate coffee and gelato combo? Check out the Bean Counter
Want great coffee or Coco? Check out Chesterfields and The Sailors House
7. Visit a local Farm or Farmers Market
8. Visit a Local Cheese Factory
9. Explore the Great Outdoors
Little Bluff Conservation Area
For more information about our Vacation Rental Packages in Prince Edward County either give us a call or visit the Sandbanks Vacations Website. To view a vacation rental in the region browse County Vacation Rental Properties, or contact us directly either by email hello@countyvacation.com or by phone at 1-877-399-2508
VACATION RENTALS
There is a lot to consider when taking a family vacation. No matter where you go, one thing remains constant: accommodations can make or break the stay. Our task here at Sandbanks Vacations / County Vacation is to find the vacation property that suits your family’s needs. Along with checking availability and finding a property appropriate to your family’s spatial requirements, we also consider the property price, its proximity to area destinations and, most importantly, the kinds of comforts and amenities that you’re looking for.
Have a look at these properties and see what you think. If you need assistance in making your selection, we are here to help so please feel free to e-mail us or call our toll-free number at 1-877-399-2508
***For pricing either view the property or check out the Google map listed below the properties. The icons are color coded based on price and whether or not they are pet friendly. Also remember that booking in low season or booking extended stays significantly reduces the rental rate.
To see all our properties either visit our County Vacation website or check out our properties on Google.
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