If you look at a map of Lake Ontario, you will find a small projection along the north shore; this is Ontario's "Island County" - Prince Edward. This is a special spot, surrounded by Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte. Our tour explores the unique character of "The County" as well as some closeby areas around the bay. Originally settled during and immediately after the American Revolution by United Empire Loyalists, it remains, in many respects, a place apart.
Our tour will include easy walks in three provincial parks, nature reserves, conservation areas, wetlands and sand beaches. We'll trek along the Murray Canal, cross a lake on an abandoned rail causeway and see apple orchards, dairy farms and wineries. We'll see a city of birdhouses and listen to the theories explaining the mystery of Lake-on-the-Mountain and be enlightened by naturalist Terry Sprague as he leads us through the sand dunes which form the largest fresh water baymouth sandbar in the world.
In recent years, the area has attracted many craftsmen and artisans and is a mecca for antique hunters. You'll have some time in the villages of Wellington and Bloomfield to look or shop.
Of course, we'll be staying in unique small inns and sampling the best of local cuisine.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Start in Toronto with hiking Scarborough Bluffs. Drive along Lake Ontario to Port Hope. Hike Ganaraska and Waterfront Trails. Dinner and overnight at unique inn on Lake Ontario. (L/D).
Day 2: Visit Presqu'ile Park and hike a variety of trails. Walk beside Murray Canal and on a rail trail leading into Prince Edward County. Cross Lake Consecon on an abandoned rail causeway. Dinner and overnight at inn in Wellington. (B/L/D).
Day 3: Explore the dunes at Sandbanks Park with naturalist Terry Sprague. Walk the Cedar Trail along the Outlet River. Explore the village of Bloomfield then walk the rail trail to our accommodation at historic Waring House.Dinner at the inn. (B/L/D).
Day 4: Walk the longest freshwater baymouth sandbar in the world. A short boat ride takes us to Wellington for lunch and returns us for our walk back to Sandbanks Park. Dinner at gourmet restaurant in Bloomfield. Accommodation at Waring House. (B/L/D).
Day 5: Explore the hiking trails and Birdhouse City at McCauley Mountain Conservation area. See mysterious Lake-on-the-Mountain. Walking tour of historic part of Picton. Stay in a unique inn constructed around a historic renovated country schoolhouse. Pub dinner. (B/L/D).
Day 6: Hike Little Bluff Conservation Area at the outer edge of the county. Visit and sample at a local cidery and a winery.View the Bay of Quinte from the trail at Massassauga Point Explore the wetlands and drumelins of the Frink Centre. Dinner and overnight at historic hotel in Belleville. (B/L/D).
Day 7: On the way back to Toronto, hike in the Goodrich-Loomis Conservation area and Nauwatin Nature Sanctuary. (B/L/D).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost includes: all transportation, meals, accommodation, entrance fees, taxes and gratuities.
Cost does not include: alcoholic beverages, optional activities, personal shopping and discretionary gratuities.
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