Prince Edward County is alive with artists, cultural events and festivals, excellent chefs, and innovative winemakers.

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are signature County-style wines, but edgy and innovative blends are also making County wines world-class. As Ontario’s most Northern region, clay loam and limestone soil offer ideal drainage conditions and minerality to produce unique and unforgettable blends. Prince Edward County is growing rapidly, with over 30+ wineries in the region.

Artists abound and the County. In fact, the County is just as easily becoming a hotspot artist destination as it is a wine region. Home to famed potter Bill Reddick, his work was recently featured at The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto and his signature plates are Canada’s official State Dinnerware. Sculptors, glass-blowers, painters and other artistic practices make the County a mecca for artists. The County also is home to many famous writers.

The amount of top Canadian chefs in Prince Edward County is staggering for it’s small population. The County is home to well-known chefs including Jamie Kennedy, Michael Potters, Scott Kapitan, and many others. Farmers in the area provide exceptional resources for local chefs, so farm-to-table cuisine is always on the menu. Fresh lavender is also locally grown.