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Take your taste buds on vacation
If your palette is yearning for exploration, Prince Edward County is home to extreme epicurean adventure. This community comes by its distinction as Gastronomic Capital of Ontario honorably. Home to countless award-winning fine dining and family restaurants, the County is fortunate to welcome many world-class chefs drawn by its eclectic community, sublime pastoral beauty and passion for slow food.
From this renaissance, the innovative Taste Trail was born: a self-guided trail and map guiding hungry visitors on a sensory adventure. Following the Taste Trail map and road signs, weary travelers will find their bellies filled with local, seasonal fine fare in Wellington, Picton and Bloomfield (the County’s three main towns), their mugs filled with local wine in Hillier, and their coolers stocked with artisanal cheese in Cressy.
Agriculture was the mainstay of the local Prince Edward County economy for centuries. For decades this region was known as Canada’s canning capital, and was at one time the supplier of one-third of all canned product in Canada. Perhaps it’s this rich history that contributes to a thriving, slow-food community.
Prince Edward County’s Chefs work in close partnership with many, innovative farms – often naming menu items after the hard-working farmers themselves. If inspired after a fabulous meal, attempt to recreate a local food masterpiece by visiting one of the many farm stands. Dotting nearly every major road of the County, visitors can stop to purchase local produce, meats, and organic preserves to ensure your fridge at home will boast fond memory of your visit.
REASONS TO VISIT THE COUNTY #2
