Prince Edward County is home to one of Canada’s best beaches, Sandbanks Provincial Park, in addition to many great options for swimming, sunning, water sports and fishing in the area. Wellington Beach is a short walk from Drake Motor Inn + Drake Devonshire and a short drive will take you to more secluded spots favoured by locals. Swimming on the shoreline of Drake Devonshire is NOT encouraged and should be done at your own risk; the same goes for swimming in Lane Creek. We’re happy to let you in on the scoop; contact the Front Desk (x100) for directions or to arrange transportation.

Prince Edward County has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of Canada’s wine regions to watch. Many outstanding wineries dot the area with vintners proud to show off the award-winning fruits of their labour. Here are some of our favourites:

Rosehall Run - Their Pixie is arguably the best sparkling rosé around.

Karlo Estates - One of the closest wineries to the Inn, it can be accessed via the Millennium Trail by bike or on foot; be sure to visit the loft gallery in their reclaimed barn.

Closson Chase - The owners of this vineyard are a who’s who of Canadian arts and media.

Hinterland - This winery is devoted to producing outstanding sparkling wines.

The Grange of Prince Edward - The vines of this family-owned + operated winery were planted on the winemakers’ family farm.

Lighthall - This boutique winery produces small quantities of high quality, limited-run wines and icewines.

Hubb’s Creek - Another family-run vineyard producing excellent pinot noir and chardonnay thanks to the Hillier Clay loam and limestone-rich soil in the area.

Keint-he - This Burgundian winery is just off Loyalist Parkway on the outskirts of the town of Wellington.

Long Dog Vineyard + Winery - Sample the pinot noir, chardonnay and rosé from these dog lovers and winemakers. Open in season.

Spend the afternoon exploring the fruits of The County, while our wonderful staff guides chauffeur you and your friends around to some of the area's best wineries. The package includes a 2.5 - 3-hour winery tour and driver. All for $125 per person (plus applicable taxes). 

The town of Wellington is a hub of Prince Edward County’s thriving arts scene. Galleries and artists’ studios are open for the public to peruse works ranging from naturalist landscapes to the abstract. Visit their studios to admire their work or join a drawing class to try your hand and sharpen your skills. Contact the Front Desk (x100) for more information.

Pictured: Letha Wilson's "Bryce Canyon Lava Push" from Follow That Thought, our outdoor exhibition on now at Drake Devonshire.