The Swan Lake House at Sandbanks Beach

12/04/2024

Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory is a research station that monitors migrating birds along the so

12/04/2024

Tomorrow is the big day!

The Lighthouse Restaurant reopens tomorrow morning (April 12th) at 7am ‼️

We hope to see you soon!

22/03/2024

We're celebrating Maple in the County with a delicious Maple Lamb Bourguignon 🍁 Try it with our 2021 Vineyard Pinot Noir, a savoury pairing that brings together earthy, herbaceous notes with bright red fruit flavours and a touch of sweetness from local maple syrup.

Available this Saturday and Sunday from 12:00-5:00pm 🍷

Can't make it to the County? Our Vineyard Pinot Noir will be available through the at the end of the month! Sign up for our email newsletter for release dates and more.

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21/02/2024

11/02/2024

01/02/2024

The is happening THIS WEEKEND 🎉

Our Churchside Pinot Noir will be paired with Toronto's winning dish from Chef Frank Parhizgar of -- Ontario Dexter Beef Crispy Tendon & Wild Leek

Get tickets at greatkitchenparty.com 🎫 See you there!

📸 .jo

20/01/2024

NOTICE: ATVs and dirt bikes not allowed on Millennium Trail during winter months

2024 grooming has begun and restrictions will remain in place until the snow has melted and the trail conditions are stable enough for ATV use.

Snowmobilers are reminded to limit their speed to:
❄️20 km per hour within any town, village or hamlet
❄️10 km per hour within designated significant wetlands
❄️50 km per hour elsewhere.

Learn More- https://mailchi.mp/pecounty/notice-atvs-and-dirt-bikes-not-allowed-on-millennium-trail-during-winter-months \

[Image Description: A photo of a snowy day on Millennium Trail.]

18/01/2024

13/01/2024

We usually say the vineyard shuts down in the winter, but that's not really true. 

The vines selected for next year's growth have been tied down and buried under soil, insulating them from freezing temperatures. But what remains above ground still needs to be cleared for Spring. 

Cutting these vines in the cold, dormant months helps reduce injury to the plant. It's also crucial to complete this work before the vines wake up in early Spring, giving us a few short months to prune over 40 acres by hand. 

We choose days cold enough that we can walk on the frozen mud between the rows, but warm and dry enough that the outside work is bearable. 

When our seasonal vineyard workers return in a couple of months, they'll pull the prunings out and mulch them back into the soil, creating a closed loop in our vineyard microbiome ♻️

08/01/2024

NOTICE: Electric vehicle chargers now in service within the County - https://mailchi.mp/pecounty/notice-electric-vehicle-chargers-now-in-service-within-the-county
[Image description: Flo EV charger located at the Crystal Palace]

21/12/2023

Visit the County. Again, and again, and again. https://pictongazette.ca/2023/12/19/visit-the-county-again-and-again-and-again/

29/10/2023

Savour delicious dishes—and reward yourself in more ways than one

17/10/2023

Love it and List it: County moves to designate rich inventory of heritage properties https://pictongazette.ca/2023/10/17/love-it-and-list-it-county-moves-to-designate-rich-inventory-of-heritage-properties/

09/10/2023

We fell in love here, honeymooned here, and brought up our kids and grandchildren here. After a life together, what happens when she’s gone?

08/10/2023

Ontario may only have one of the seven wonders of the natural world (the northern lights!) but we don’t need the Great Barrier Reef or the Grand Canyon to

08/10/2023

Thank you to everyone who attended the Public Consultation Centre for the Picton Town Hill intersection improvements study earlier this week.

Couldn't make the meeting? View the information presented:https://www.thecounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Picton-Town-Hill-Improvements-PCC-2-Exhibits.pdf

Send your comments and questions to Jeff Shortt, Project Manager, at [email protected] by Friday, October 20.

[Image description: Conceptual drawing of the round about at the Picton Town Hill intersection]

03/10/2023

Alan Gratias - On the love of old houses https://pictongazette.ca/2023/10/03/at-home-with-ruins-on-the-love-of-old-houses/

03/10/2023

Exactly one month away!
Countylicious will run from November 3rd - 19th with 19 participating restaurants.
Menus coming soon. Stay tuned ✌🏼

01/10/2023

Monarchs are not the only ones on the move! During the fall, thousands of "woolly bear" caterpillars brave the roadways in search of a winter home. The Isabella tiger moth (pictured) overwinters amongst the leaf litter and withstands freezing temperatures during its hibernation. There are many species of "woolly bear" caterpillars, with many being found in the Erebidae moth family.

To keep these caterpillars safe, be extra alert on roads and trails for any crossing critters! You can also help at home or on your campsite by preserving leaf litter and deadwood.

27/09/2023

Fast Track: Base31 pursues accelerated approvals https://pictongazette.ca/2023/09/27/fast-track-base31-pursues-accelerated-approvals/

24/09/2023

23/09/2023

Happy everyone!

Baby turtle season is now upon us! This Snapping turtle had recently hatched from its egg and was one of 41 snapping turtles that were monitored by park staff to ensure they safely made it to the water. All species of turtles can bite, but most have a first line of defense, which is hiding in their shell. However, Snapping turtles cannot retract into their shell, so they only have one line of defense, which is biting. If you see a turtle on the road, make sure it is safe to help it first, and then move it in the direction it's facing.

20/09/2023

The preferred alternative for the Picton Town Hill intersection improvements will be presented at a second public consultation centre on Tuesday, October 3 from 6-8 pm at the Prince Edward Community Centre. Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/pecounty/notice-county-to-present-preferred-alternative-for-picton-town-hill-intersection-on-october-3

[Image description: A photo of the Picton Town Hill intersection]