Ever had a moment where you sat and wondered…”what the heck am I gonna do on my day off work?”? Several ideas might have come up in your head; tackle the pile of laundry colonizing your bedroom, finally clean the bathtub, pay some past due bills and eventually go shopping, head down to the nearest swimming pool and work on the tan, or simply sit on the couch and catch up on some reruns. I recently found myself in this exact situation and, after thinking it over, I decided I was going to take full advantage of my day off by making a 1-day road trip. Destination: Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.
I heard from friends about the beauty that P.E.C. has to offer; so I had some good expectations set in my mind. With my girlfriend, we planned to checkout some wineries, go for a dip at the Sand Banks Provincial Park, and take a some photos along the way. The trip was not exactly as we planned but it definitely exceeded our expectations.
We started at the Norman Hardie Winery where we stumbled upon some delicious and very refreshing white-Chardonnay and Riesling, and a very friendly sommelier named Lucie. As per Lucie’s suggestion we skipped the dip at the Sand Banks and, instead, headed over to a public yet secluded beach…such a great call! We had the whole beach pretty much to ourselves and enjoyed a dip in warm, clear blue water for as long as our fingers began to wrinkle! And yes, believe it or not, you can find amazing swimming spots in Lake Ontario. For the rest of the day we drove around the County, enjoying the landscapes, exploring the hidden roads, and discovering the magic that this land has to offer. Great wine, beautiful beaches, colourful and lively agriculture, and amazing people.
I now have a new place on my list of favourite destinations in Ontario. I also have a new alternative for my next day off. So if you are ever in the area, do take the time and visit Prince Edward County, you will not be dissapointed!
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