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In the News (Sun 27 Dec 09)

  
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The county is located on a large peninsula (more like an island) in the northeast corner of Lake Ontario, and it offers you a patchwork of quiet country roads, dramatic vistas, uninterrupted views of Lake Ontario, a series of interesting towns, a rich local history, and even a couple of great bike shops.
There are places in Prince Edward County where you can find yourself riding next to the largest anchorage on Lake Ontario, two wildlife reserves, and three provincial parks, one of which is home to the largest freshwater sand dunes in the world.
Prince Edward County offers a range of attractions, including historic homes, a number of museums, and geological features such as the aforementioned sand dunes and the oddly situated "Lake on the Mountain".
mcgoldrick.ca /bike/pec/index.html   (2252 words)

  
 Prince Edward County, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Despite its official name, it is not a county by the standard definition, as all municipal services are handled by a single level of government.
This headland (always known as Prince Edward County) is surrounded on the north and east by the Bay of Quinte; as the Murray Canal now connects the bay to Lake Ontario across the only land connecton, the county could technically be considered an island.
The county was created by Upper Canada's founding lieutenant-governor John Graves Simcoe July 16, 1792 and named after Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent (the fourth son of King George III) who was commander-in-chief of British North America.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prince_Edward_County,_Ontario   (464 words)

  
 Prince Edward County, Virginia Deaths, 1862-79 -- Genealogy Database for Family History Research
Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario Census, 1881 This is an extraction of Hillier township, Prince Edward County, Ontario 1881 census
Hallowell, Prince Edward County, Ontario Census, 1901 This is an extraction of Hallowell, Prince Edward County, Ontario 1901 census
Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario Census, 1901 This is an extraction of the Picton Prince Edward County Ontario 1901 census
www.familybirthrecords.com /db.asp?dbid=3635   (416 words)

  
 Ontario's finest Inns and Spas, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Highway 33 along Lake Ontario between Kingston and Prince Edward County provides the opportunity to arrive in Prince Edward County by way of the Glenora Ferry, an entirely appropriate introduction to a land where bright blue Lake Ontario is never far from view.
Prince Edward County is a magnet for artists and the area is richly dotted with artists’ studios and galleries, along with museums, historic sites and antique shops.
Originally built in 1857, this fieldstone "country castle" is nestled in the scenic hills of Northumberland County, overlooking 250 hectares of lush meadow and forest, with a spectacular view of Lake Ontario.
www.ontarioinnseast.com /county.html   (837 words)

  
 Prince Edward Island Real Estate-PEI Real Estate
Prince Edward Island along with Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick are known as the Maritime Provinces.
The 2 oceans surrounding Prince Edward Island are the Gulf of St Lawrence, and the Northumberland Strait.
Prince Edward Island is famous for its author Lucy Maud Montgomery who wrote "Anne of Green Gables", a story about a 12 year old orphan.
buysellpei.com   (1215 words)

  
 Prince Edward - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prince Edward County, Ontario - a single-tier census division of the Canadian province of Ontario;
Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767–1820) - the fourth son of King George III and the father of Queen Victoria;
Prince Edward, 2nd Duke of Kent (born 1935)- cousin of the Queen and The Prince Phillip
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prince_Edward   (244 words)

  
 Welcome to Wine Country : Prince Edward County Ontario, Canada
Prince Edward County offers some of the most unique and suitable soils for growing wine grapes in North America.
The business magazine quotes Deborah’s opinion that County soils are a little difficult to work with but they do seem to have a lot of what vinifera vines want.
Finally, Prince Edward County is an unspoiled and pastoral rural area that is thoroughly enjoyable to visit.
www.thecounty.ca /wine   (612 words)

  
 Prince Edward County — Wine Industry
The growth of Prince Edward County’s wine and viticulture industry is nothing short of spectacular and Prince Edward County has officially been designated as Ontario's 4th Designated Viticultural Area (DVA).
People are interested in wines, consumers are becoming more discriminating in their choices and Prince Edward County offers an opportunity to grow quality grapes to make quality wines.
Finally, Prince Edward County is an unspoiled and pastoral rural area that is thoroughly enjoyable to visit.
www.pecounty.on.ca /government/corporate_services/economic_development/agriculture/wine.php   (528 words)

  
 Taste Trail: Prince Edward County, Ontario
We were privileged last year to follow the Prince Edward County Taste Trail.
Harvestin’ the County is a program designed to support and show appreciation for our farmers and agricultural community.
Prince Edward County's annual one-day epicurean experience featuring regional chefs, gifted growers, wonderful winemakers and the best beers, cider and cuisine Prince Edward County and the region has to offer.
www.tastetrail.ca   (456 words)

  
 The Prince Edward County Podcast: Read A County Newspaper Lately?   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The County has three weekly newspapers and they all appear to be surviving quite nicely: the Picton Gazette, the County Weekly News, and the Wellington Times.
County residents will always want to know about the schools, businesses, taxes, teams, events, births and deaths closest to home.
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the windswept island county of Prince Edward, Janet's first novel The Palace of the Moon was published in 2000.
www.countypodcasting.ca /2006/05/read_a_county_n.html   (544 words)

  
 Prince Edward County Accommodation Guide: Accommodation Guide in Prince Edward County, Ontario
Prince Edward County is only accessible by taking the Glenora Ferry, 10 km (6.2 mi) from Picton, or by driving down Highway 33, otherwise known as Loyalist Parkway.
Prince Edward County was at one point serviced by rail, but the railroad is no longer in use and now acts as a system of trails and pathways that span the outskirts of the island.
Picton is the largest settlement in Prince Edward County and is situated on the northeast edge of the county's landmass.
www.princeedwardcounty.worldweb.com /FeaturesReviews/AccommodationGuide/8-146815.html   (1548 words)

  
 Local Information, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Prince Edward County boasts over 800 kilometers of shoreline, and includes some of the most beautiful beaches in Canada.
Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce provides up to date tourism information, as well as, support to anyone wishing to locate their business in the County.
Prince Edward's Economic Development department can provide a wide range of services to aid all interested parties, from sole proprietors to multi national corporations.
countyhomes.ca /LocalInfo.html   (265 words)

  
 The Prince Edward County Podcast: Places   (Site not responding. Last check: )
While you gaze at this gorgeous picture taken at Point Petre, the southernmost tip of Prince Edward County, download and listen to a special blend of wilderness sounds recorded in the spring of 2005 at the Point Petre Nature Preserve.
From its Lake Ontario shoreline with limestone beaches and gull bar, to its savannah-like plains containing old growth trees and a significant deer population, to its large lagoons and marshes, Point Petre is wild, pristine and diverse.
This era was called Barley Days, and it brought prosperity to Prince Edward County -- until 1890 when the U.S. government introduced a tariff to protect American farmers from imports.
www.countypodcasting.ca /places   (3717 words)

  
 Black Prince Winery   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Black Prince Winery was conceived by John Sambrook (former General Manager of the Opimian Society) in 2000, who wanted to establish a winery in this lovely, picturesque area of Prince Edward County.
We wanted to choose a name which is relevant to the County but ‘ Prince Edward Winery’ seemed a bit too generic.
The Black Prince was an Edward, eldest son of Edward III, and became a legend in his own lifetime.
www.blackprincewinery.com /index.php?id=5   (192 words)

  
 Prince Edward County, Ontario - Review - Prince Edward County - A slice of Tranquility
Prince Edward County is a small County in Ontario, which has managed to remain relatively unscathed by development and urban society, although it is quickly climbing up the property ladder and being seen as a haven away from the day-to-day hustle of big cities like Toronto.
Prince Edward County (PEC) is a cluster of small towns located within a small island part of Ontario, which offers visitors truly breath-taking scenery, friendly people (Canadians aren't very good at not being friendly) and plenty of things to do.
Like most of Canada, Prince Edward County is a bit of a drive away for those of you flying in to any of the major airports.
travel.ciao.co.uk /Prince_Edward_County_Ontario__Review_5713230   (1862 words)

  
 Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County, including Picton is the fourth wine region in Ontario.
By Chadsey's Cairns is the newest winery to open in Prince Edward County, at 17432 Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33) near Wellington.
One of the oldest sheep barns in Ontario is on the property, and the owners still raise sheep.
www.winedining.net /prince.html   (1070 words)

  
 Wines of Prince Edward County Ontario
Black Prince Winery was conceived by John Sambrook (General Manager of the Opimian Society) in 2000, who wanted to establish a winery in this lovely, picturesque area of Prince Edward County.
Carmela Estates Winery began in the fall of 1999 with the purchase of 43 acres of prime viticultural land in the Hillier region of Prince Edward County.
Philosophy The Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards and Estate Winery is proud of the history of its farm and is dedicated to producing delicious VQA wines of quality.
www.winesofcanada.com /ontario_pec.html   (2235 words)

  
 Prince Edward County Ontario Wine in Canada - Southern Ontario Gourmet Travel - World Travel Guide Magazine
Winding roads that crest gentle hills to disclose panoramic views of Lake Ontario, or one of a dozen bays and inlets that cut deep into the peninsula.
The County and its people have had their ups and downs over the last three hundred years, but perhaps the most damaging blows were struck in the 1960's when big agribusiness moved in an in the name of efficiency and the almighty dollar all but wiped out a thriving and diversified artisan-based agricultural industry.
Grape growing has come to Prince Edward County, and with it wineries and a burgeoning food culture based on locally-grown meat, poultry and produce.
www.worldtravelguide.com /travel-gourmet/canada/ontario/prince-edward-county-wine.html   (483 words)

  
 Taste The County - Prince Edward County, Ontario
Welcome to Prince Edward County, a charming blend of rural Ontario and getaway country.
Taste the County™ in its beautiful and hospitable island-setting in old Ontario: farm fresh products, rich heritage, artistic talent and culture, and recreational activities on land and water.
The mission of Taste the County™ is to successfully promote Prince Edward County as a unique destination to stimulate growth.
www.tastethecounty.ca   (183 words)

  
 Hrayr Berberoglu Prince Edward County   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Prince Edward County is definitely a cool climate-growing region with 1400 sunshine hour per season, and on north latitude 44 N, the same as Burgundy.
Waupoos Winery, overlooking the calm waters of the Bay of Quinte is the oldest and largest of the four wineries in Prince Edward County.
County Cider Company is an estate winery overlooking the Bay of Quinte and specializes in cider, but the winemaker has planted a few hectares of Chardonnay and Riesling on chalky and pebbly, well-drained soils.
www.kawartha.com /littlefatwino.com/hbpec.html   (504 words)

  
 Prince Edward County - shipping lines
These [steam] shipping lines were either based in Prince Edward County, Ontario, or touched in the County on a regular basis.
Kawartha Lakes, Bay of Quinte, [and] 1000 Islands [where] summer and fishing resorts [are] reached by the Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte Steamboat Co., Limited.
Hotels and steamers of Canada [serving] Lake Ontario, Thousand islands, rapids of the St. Lawrence, Niagara, 	Hamilton, Toronto, Charlotte, Bay of Quinte, Kingston, Clayton, Alexandria Bay [plus] hotels Manoir Richelieu and Tadousac [sic].
www.aandc.org /research/quinte_shipping_companies.html   (1003 words)

  
 Ontario's finest Inns and Spas, The Devonshire Inn, Prince Edward County Ontario
An historic Loyalist settlement, Prince Edward County is known as a new wine grape growing area, for it's great beaches at Sandbanks Provincial Park, wonderful food, antiques and galleries galore, bird watching sites, scuba diving locations and world-class fishing.
The snow melts, maple sap starts to run, water rises in the creek next to the inn, and the trout and lake salmon begin their annual mating ritual and spawning pilgrimage.
Relax next to the soothing waves of Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County.
www.ontarioinnseast.com /devon.html   (998 words)

  
 Escape Artists in Prince Edward County Ontario Canada
Christine Renaud is a features writer, editor and publisher of UPFRONT a quarterly magazine focused on the arts scene in Prince Edward County that also dips its literary toes into environmental issues and the joys of living with small towns and big hearted people...
The County offers the chance to avoid the rat race, live somewhere beautiful, enjoy safe country living with his family, pursue his art and enjoy his life.
A farmhouse on 54 acres of land with two barns, one transformed into a gallery and studio with original massive beams and a darkroom where the chicken coop used to be.
www.etherworx.com /~thecounty/artist   (1219 words)

  
 Taste the County, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
Maple in the County is a self-guided tour of Prince Edward County, celebrating the maple syrup harvest, local culture and rich history with a variety of quality family activities and foods to experience and enjoy.
Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce www.pecchamber.com
Rebecca Bucknell of Taste the County was a guest speaker at the PEI Food Beverage Processors Assoc meeting.
www.tastethecounty.ca /links.html   (250 words)

  
 Estate for sale in Picton (Prince Edward County), Ontario, ON
A large, elegantly styled 1-1/2 storey modern "estate home" (1991) with walkout basement to patio; situated on 2.9 acres on 250ft escarpment sloping steeply to 400ft of waterfront offering a panoramic view of the Bay of Quinte.
This beautiful property is located 10km north of the historic town of Picton in the Municipality of Prince Edward County (pop.
The growth of tourism to the area has increased steadily over the past several years creating a large expansion in the hospitality field and all the accompanyiing businesses are growing accordingly; entrepreneurs have been quick to see the opportunities that allow them to make their home and livelihood in the County.
www.canadianhomes4sale.com /view_listing.php?id=201   (754 words)

  
 VQA - Vintners Quality Alliance
Appellation is about the unique character of grapes grown in a particular region and, most especially, the character that "terroir" imparts to the wine — the combination of climate, soil, and geography that makes a wine unique through its origin.
As Ontario’s appellation authority, VQA ensures that claims of origin are accurate and that VQA labels are truthful and reflect the wine in the bottle.
VQA Ontario is Ontario’s wine authority, responsible for administering and enforcing wine legislation governing VQA wines.
www.vqaontario.com   (468 words)

  
 Real Estate - Water View Estate Residential Vineyard lots in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
Prince Edward County is Canada’s fastest growing wine region.
At the current rate of growth of approximately 125 new acres being planted per year, Prince Edward County will be the second largest viticultural area in Ontario by mid decade.
By 2005 Prince Edward County will have eight to 10 wineries open to the public.
www.canada-fsbo.com /349   (174 words)

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