A Local Escape
FROM TORONTO TO PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY WITH NICOLE BIRMAN, VP of client services AT MÉTIER CREATIVE & operations at SIDIA
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“En route to the County and before check-in, stop in at Enid Grace Culinary to pick up all the fix'ins you need for a pre-dinner food board. This Italian hangout transports you to a Roman café. Fuel up with an afternoon espresso or a Spritz, browse their insane collection of fresh pasta sauces, pizza dough and antipasti. Just be sure to get there before 4!”
4:00 PM
Checking in at The Wilk Property
Dream house for the weekend
“A 1970s meets 2020 dream, equipped with your very own clawfoot tub. This property is super thoughtful and unique.”
Nicole recommends this 4-bedroom space for anyone looking for a getaway: “It’s great for a group of couples or a larger group of friends.”
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Saturday
11:00 AM
DIY bike tour to the wineries
“Arrange to have bikes dropped off at The Wilk by County Bike Rentals. They offer free delivery and pick up anywhere in PEC. Super convenient and fuss-free. Before leaving your new digs, pack a picnic...”
Image courtesy: @countybikerentals
12:00 PM
Vineyard Stop No. 1
“First stop: Trail Estate Wine in Hillier. Known as the County's minimalist, small-batch winery.”
@mauderockwell
“They offer super unique, low-intervention craft wines, including natural wine and orange wine. Station yourselves outside under their signature yellow tarp and enjoy your picnic.”
This vineyard is known for their varieties of sparkling wines: “My personal fav is actually not a wine, it's the cherry cider! Super refreshing, summery and light, feels more like a prosecco. The vineyards are so amazingly picturesque and span over 15 acres.”
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@kimmaly_p
3:30pm
Vineyard Stop No. 2
“Final stop on the 🍷 tour is actually for something other than wine: Kinsip Spirits in Hallowell.
If you're looking for something a touch harder than vino, Kinsip House of Fine Spirits is the go-to. There's something for everyone...vodka, gin, whisky, rum, liqueurs, bitters... and even maple syrup. Also, s/o to @sovereign_state who did the branding!”
@lyttletonpec
8:30 PM
Relaxing at the retro Mustang Drive-In
Movie Night
“After heading back to The Wilk for a catnap and some dinner, round up the troops and head to Mustang Drive-In…
The absolute best nostalgia-inducing activity you can come by. AND they offer double-features! The first movie begins screening just after sunset.”
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“Instead of rushing your way through breakfast before checking out, plan to brunch out before hitting the road. Can't go wrong with The Drake Devonshire.”
An outpost of the iconic Toronto Drake Hotel, Nicole says that “their restaurant space overlooks Lake Ontario and is the most picturesque way to end your PEC weekend.”
Image Courtesy: @thedrake
Your itinerary for a local escape to Prince Edward County
Arriving on day one
• 3:00 PM — Café
Enid Grace Culinary | @enidgraceculinary
304 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON
• 4:00 PM — Accommodation
The Wilk Property | @thewilkpec
1472 County Rd 7, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Activities on day two
• 12:00 PM — Vineyard
Hinterland Vineyard | @hinterlandwine
1258 Closson Rd, Hillier, ON
• 2:00 PM — Vineyard
Trail Estate Wines | @trailestatewine
416 Benway Rd, Hillier, ON
(647) 233-8599
• 3:30 PM — Vineyard
Kinsip Spirits | @kinsipspirits
66 Gilead Rd, Bloomfield, ON
(613) 393-1890
• 8:30 PM — Drive In
Mustang Drive In Theatre | @mustangdriveinpec
1521 Prince Edward County Rd 1, Bloomfield, ON
(613) 393-2006
Heading home on day three
• 11:00 AM — Brunch
The Drake Devonshire | @thedrake
24 Wharf St, Wellington, ON
(613) 399-3338
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