Don't rush to the beach
Even on a road map of Ontario, Prince Edward County looks alluring. With a northern border of blue provided by the Bay of Quinte, the ragged peninsula juts into the inland sea of Lake Ontario.Technorati Tags: lake ontario, ontario travel, prince edward county, bay of quinte
Nature created the county as a presqu'ile, almost an island, but technically it only became Quinte's Isle when a canal was cut through the narrow spit of land linking the peninsula to the mainland at Trenton.
Best known for its Sandbanks Provincial Park, Prince Edward County is a sort of miniature Prince Edward Island with astounding similarities to the Canadian Maritime home of Anne of Green Gables.
"Cradled in the waves of the Great Lakes" could be its motto.
Commercial fishing boats dock in cove harbours, and tractors ply green fields overlooking blue seascapes and rocky bluffs.
Country roads crisscross the interior offering automobile shunpikers and bicyclists endless discoveries of authentic rural scenery and characters mixed with fine art galleries and home-baked delights. Local taste treats have become a big tourist draw here, from U-pick berries and organic veggie stands to gourmet pub fare and wineries.
Be sure to pick up the map Harvestin' the County, with directions about where to buy beef and lamb direct from the farm, fresh lavender, even emu sausages (www.harvestin.ca).
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