Prince Edward County Field trip

April 26 and 27 2014

Travel to Prince Edward County *An easy 2 1/4 hour drive from Richmond hill along highway 401.

We recommend you drive out on Friday afternoon, so you can enjoy the full day in the county on Saturday

and we hope you stay over on Saturday night for the festivities and join us again on Sunday before

heading home to Toronto.

Take Highway 401 East

Just after the second rest stop station (on the go) take the long ramp and turn right onto Wooler rd

Follow along and cross over hwy 2 follow to the end

At the end of Wooler road, veer right to merge onto hwy 33 Loyalist Parkway

Take that across the carrying place bridge

Follow to Consecon (Water tower at the top of the hill) and turn left onto county road 1 (Schoharie rd)

Follow for about 15 mins, (photograph the old barns) and you will come to a stop sign at thd junction with

Hwy 2 Old stone church on the left.

Keep going straight on (1) Follow county road 1, next stop sign is 10 mins, (Huff winery) Hwy 62.

On the other side is Schroeders, great for home made pie and baked goods, soups and sandwiches.

Keep going on (1) follow into Picton, past the OPP station (Great Produce across the street from OPP)

Take the roundabout 3rd

road off roundabout onto Main street picton ...home hardware will be on your left.

Follow main st into town and the McDonalds (Sobey’s plaza) is after the LCBO on the left.

Where to stay: $$$$ Clairmont Hotel Picton www.claramountinn.com $200 – 240

$$$ Manse Bed and Breakfast in Picton www.themanse.ca $150-200 per night

Waring House Hotel Picton www.waringhouse.com $150-300

$$ Travelodge Hotel Belleville www.travelodge.com $107-150

$ Comfort Inn Belleville www.choicehotels.com $101-149

Local B&B’s are available. Contact Picton Chamber of Commerce website for more information on

available lodging www.prince-edward-county.com

Itinerary: Saturday Morning 8:30 am Meet at the McDonalds Parking lot on Main street Picton

Choose from the many options, join with others as a group or venture out on your own.

There are Old barns to photograph EVERYWHERE!!!!!

Half day tours - Recommended for Saturday morning or afternoon, or Sunday morning

Tour 1 Doors and porches and the crystal palace– explore County architecture

Tour 2 Regent Theater, Glenora, Lake on the Mountain and Birdhouse city

Tour 3 Camp Picton Ghost Town (Old RCAF Anti-aircraft training base), Birdhouse city.

Tour 4 Exploring Demorestville

Tour 5 Old Barns, Jackson Falls, Milford.

Tour 6 Exploring Cressy

Tour 7 Exploring Cherry Valley and Point Petre

Tour 8 Explore the old towns of, Wellington and Bloomfield

Full day tours -Recommended for Sunday

Tour 9 Sandbanks (Could work as a half day bur you may be rushed….)

Tour 10 Prince Edward Point wildlife area and lighthouse

Tour 11 Winery Tour

Tour 12 Birders Paradise tour.

Saturday Noon: Meet at the Waupos Winery for a catered lunch (PYOW) (Modest $)

Saturday Afternoon take another tour Meet in Picton between 6 and 6:30 for dinner

Saturday Dinner: 6:-6:30 arrive at 27 Ferguson Street

Pizza night with the Family! Join Ron and Ricki Goodlin at Howard and Dawn’s house, (their family

and your hosts) at their house in Picton for a casual Pizza night dinner.

At the cross streets in the middle of Picton (Across the street fromTim Hortons)

Turn down Ferguson street. (Not chapel street….)

The house is about a block down from the lights across from the cross street of west mary.

Saturday Night 9pm Saw Whet Owl Banding at the Migration Research Center PEPoint

Sunday Highly recommend places for breakfast

*Waring House

*Picton Harbour Inn (At the bottom of Bridge st)

enjoy the tours of PEC county on your own time.

Contacts Ron Goodlin 416-930-7756

Marie Algieri Goldgrub :(416) 697-5852.

Howard and Dawn Ziedenberg (613) 476- 3990 (if you are hopelessly lost)

Tim’s

Main Street

Chap

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Establishments not to be missed in the County *Black River Cheese Company

*County Cider museum and purchase fresh apple cider

*Schroeders bakery for home made pie SE Corner of (1) and (62)

*Giant Tiger, Gilbert& Lighthall, in Picton (Great prices on socks!)

*Slickers ice cream in Bloomfield

*Waupoos Winery

Wineries: Picton:

**Huff Estates (1) at junction of (62)

Black Prince

Cressy - Waupos

***Wapoos Winery (county road 8 in Waupoos)

*Devils Wishbone Winery (33) just outside of Picton past the Lake on the mountain on the R

Wellington-Consecon Lacey Estates

The Grange

Stanners

Harwood

Hillier Creek

Hinterland

Sandbanks

Karlo

Keint-he

Beer: Lake of the Mountain Brewing Co.

Barley Days Brewery

Spirits: 66 Gilead Distillery Vaders Maple Syrup

Other sites on the way to or from Toronto The Big Apple for great Pie

Presqu’ile National Park Lighthouse

Shannonville Motor Speedway

L’il Crow Native Arts Center in Deseronto

Mustang Drive in on (1)

Recommended for Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon.

Tour 1 Doors and porches and the crystal palace– explore County architecture

From McDonalds turn left onto main street

At the end of main street stay left and go north until you see the Picton Fairgrounds

That big building is the Crystal Palace

Shoot so it is backlit and get the sunshing through

This is great for sunrise and sunset shots.

Travel up and down the small side streets and photograph the

old houses, and porches

Explore on your own and enjoy the charm and history of

Picton

Travel back to the

crossroads at the end

of main street and turn left down bridge street hill

Follow the loyalist parkway until you see the Clairmont Inn and spa

and stop to photograph the architecture!

Picton to Waupoos winery

Double back to Union (8) turn left and follow to waupoos.

Winery is on the right (30 mins) (winding road so stay on (8))

Tour 2 Regent Theater, Birdhouse City, Glenora, and Lake of the Mountain

From the McDonalds turn left onto main street.

Drive into town and park the car.

Photograph the old Regent theatre

Back in the car continue on main street turn right onto bridge street

Photograph the picton harbour

Follow the road (loyalist parkway) and stop to photograph the

Clairmont Inn

Keep going and photograph the old Pilot house building and the

Glenora Ferry.

Turn back from the Ferry docks and turn left onto road 33 towards

Lake on the mountain

At the top of the hill you can park at the overlook and photograph adolphus reach

Go across the highway and explore and photograph Lake on the Mountain Resort and Inn and the lake itself.

Back in the car, go back down the hill towards town,

Return along theloyalist parkway towards picton

At Union street (8) turn left

At Pitt Street, turn right. Located here is the

District Court House, one of the oldest surviing

buildings in PEC. See if you can get some photos of

the old jail!

Go back out to (8) and turn right.

follow until you see Birdhouse city. (McCauley conservation area)

Each birdhouse is a replica of a famous house or building in Prince

Edward County

From Picton to Waupoos winery

Take a right turn onto Union (8) and follow to waupoos. (winding road

so stay on (8))

Winery is on the right (30 mins)

Tour 3 Camp Picton Old Royal Airforce Base in ruins on McCauley Mountain

From McDonalds turn left onto main street

Go to the end of the street and turn right onto Bridge street, go down the hill and turn right on Union(8)

Then another right onto Church (22) (just after Thorne’s Variety)

Stop here to photograph the County Courthouse and the Church.

Follow church street (22) up the hill and turn into the Millenium Lookout for a great shot of Picton and

Picton bay.

Continue a few hundred yards up the street and just past Kingsley rd, the entrance to the old camp is on the

left. Don’t worry about the no trespassing sign, just don’t drive on the runways for the Picton Flying club.

Camp Picton

History

Abandoned aircraft hangar

©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko

It was 1940 and the British were fighting for their very lives. Literally thousands of flyers needed to be trained in an extremely short period of time and the British, quite simply, lacked the necessary aerodrome

space to do this. They turned for help to their allies in Canada. Prince Edward County, with its sparse

population, long coastline, and the added benefit of being a continent away from prying Nazi eyes, seemed

ideal for the location of an RAF Bombing and Gunnery School

Camp Picton was first used in the fall of 1938. Following the start of World War II, the area was expanded

as part of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The buildings and runways were built during the summer

of 1940. Construction was completed at lightning speed and by November 1940 the RCAF had moved in

and was using the base for military training of commercially licensed pilots. In April 1941 the British RAF

moved in and by early 1942 had taken over the base. The camp was an excellent training installation. It had

several hangars, 2500 foot runways, five bombing ranges and facilities to house close to 1000 officers and

airmen.

It was wartime and the usual amenities of schools and recreational facilities found in post-war

military installations were still a thing of the future. One small convenience was a postal outlet that

operated from 1942 to 1944, with Corporal Garnett and Sergeant Ferguson serving as postmasters.

Other than that, the airmens' main entertainment centre and playground was the nearby village of

Picton, located about a five minute drive north of the base.

Initially, relations with Picton's civilian population got off to a rocky start. Complaints of

drunkenness, rowdy behaviour, late nights and an alarming increase in venereal disease were brought

to the attention of the commanding officers. The shamefaced officers were faced with the unpleasant

task of putting an immediate stop to the shenanigans in order to maintain peace with the

townspeople.

During its tenure as a wartime training school, Camp Picton racked up an impressive record. There

were separate courses for navigators and air gunners as well as a Conversion Training Squadron that

offered military training to licensed civilian pilots. Each course ran for about six weeks with an

average class size of around 40. With new courses starting at least once a month, there seemed to be

no end to the frenzied pace. By 1944 the RAF was running five simultaneous bombing courses, each

one having from 40 to 60 students. In November 1944, the bombing and gunnery unit disbanded and

turned the facilities over to the RCAF, who established an equipment maintenance unit that operated

until 1946.

Following the end of the war, the RCAF continued to maintain the base as a training centre. During

the 1950s, the camp was expanded to include a large military housing complex, known as "Picton

Heights" to accommodate personnel with families. Located about a kilometre east of the camp,

Picton Heights included 250 homes, a grocery store, a public school, that also functioned as a Sunday

School and a meeting place for various groups such as Cubs, Scouts, Girl Guides, Brownies and a

recreational committee. Two chapels were added in 1954. By the early 1960s, the population had

grown to almost 1,200.

Peacetime facilities within the camp were equally accommodating. In addition to providing housing

for singles, the camp offered a canteen, limited postal facilities, an on-site barber, skeet range, theatre

and recreational activities, such as badminton, basketball, volleyball, boxing, floor hockey and

archery. The camp fire hall was staffed by civilian fire-fighters. Both the Officers' Mess and

Sergeants' Mess had "ladies rooms" where women were permitted during designated evenings during

the week. In addition to the base amenities, there was no shortage of attractions in nearby Picton,

which had grown to become a popular summer tourist centre.

In 1960 the old aerodrome became officially known as Camp Picton and was converted from a

training base to an operational base. It was renamed CFB (Canadian Forces Base) Picton in 1966 and

then, in 1969, shut down and sold as part of the overall military downsizing.

Following closure, the hangars, barracks and other buildings, that were part of the original British

training base, passed through several rounds of private ownership and are now operated as an

industrial park. A few of the buildings, in particular the hangars, are leased to assorted

manufacturers. The others remain empty. Current occupants include a skid factory, a hammock store,

an archery club, a welding shop, a flying club and a marine shop. The volunteer fire fighters still

make use of the old fire hall. Craig Barracks, a later addition built in the 1950s, was sold to the

Ontario Government and converted into a hospital in Picton.

Although the DND no longer uses the site, the 851 Royal Canadian Air Squadron Prince Edward,

which is part of the Cadet Program, has been making regular use of the facilities since the late 1970s.

The camp is used for a variety of cadet activities for about 10 months of the year. During the summer

the Cadet Program uses the adjacent airfield for a six week course in glider training.

For all intents and purposes Camp Picton looks pretty much as it did when it was first built over half

a century ago. The barracks and hangars, covered in wood shake siding, have a style completely

different from post-war military installations. The base was featured prominently as a location

backdrop in the controversial 1993 CBC Television production, Dieppe.

Although somewhat shabby and a bit worse for wear, Camp Picton still retains a majestic military

aura. Hastily erected, its buildings were not constructed for longevity. Nevertheless, more than 60

years later, it continues to stand as a mute testament to one of the darkest periods in world history.

From Camp Picton to Waupoos winery

Double back to Union (8) turn right and follow to waupoos.

Winery is on the right (30 mins)

Tour 4 Exploring Demorestville!

There are lots of great places to photograph on this tour, many have not been listed,so you’re your

eyes open and put your own spin on this tour.

From McDonalds turn right onto main street.

At the LCBO stoplight turn right onto Talbot street (4)

Follow Talbot street (4) and keep going until you see the forest canopy over both sides of the road,

this is the haunted Forest swamp.

Stop here to photograph the reflections

Continue straight on (4)

Just after Bethel rd, turn right onto Doxsee road, (don’t take the curve left to follow (4)

Watch for the Canada Geese migration in this area.

At Black road jog to the left and photograph the farm.

Continue down th3e rough road, photograph the birds in the cedars.

At the very end turn right onto (14) and follow the water on the left 6km into Demorestville.

Just over the small bridge you can turn left and park, photograph the river…private property and

there is a black and white hound dog that gets excited!

Photograph the church and the community center.

At the edge of town, turn right at the stopsign (Villers Auto – watch for the sign to Picton) onto (5)

Pass the swamp and Windwords Ranch, and Turn Left onto Fish Lake rd

Follow along to the end. Photograph the barns and swamp forest. Great birding.

At the crossroads with Gorsline rd, reset your odometer to zero.

turn left to stay on Fish Lake rd

Follow along this really interesting stretch, 2.7 km to the old barns, horses, run down houses,

Roblin’s auto salvage

Look for the old Roblin’s Cemetary on the left near Bethesda Road….should be about 7.4 km since

the turn at Gorsline rd. should be some interesting photos of tombstones here.

continue on Fish Lake Road to Hwy 49, turn right and follow It back into Picton.

Stop and photograph the Vista of Long Reach and Adolphus reach along the way.

Try to get in to photograph the Industrial shots of the Esroc plant.

In Picton, photograph the Crystal Palace at the county fairgrounds on the right.

At the crossroads at Main street turn left down the BridgeStreet hill.

Turn right onto Union (8) and follow signs to Waupoos.

The winery is on the right. Give yourself an hour from Roblin’s!

Tour 5 Jackson Falls and Milford

There are lots of great places to photograph on this tour in and around Milford,lots of old barns,

birdting and country life.

keep you’re your eyes open for old barns and other sights, and put your own spin on this tour

photographing the sights to the falls, around the Inn and beyond!

From McDonalds turn left onto Main street, to end of town and turn right onto bridge and go down the

Hill.

Turn right onto Union (8)

Turn into McCauley Conservation area and explore Birdhouse City, go down to the river for ducks.

Go back out to (8) and turn right out of the parking lot.

Follow union until it branches, at Junction (16) Stay to the right

(DO NOT FOLLOW the signs going Left towards Waupoos and Cheese factory……)

Setr your odometer to zero here…..take the right branch onto county road (17) towards Milford.

Follow 17 and it turns to the right towards milford,

Pass Storms Road and then pass the farm with the silos.

Slow down as you take the slight curve to the right you don’t want tomiss it!

At 2.3 km from the junction On the right side you will see Jackson Falls Road.

Take the road as far as you dare, park and walk the rest of the way to photograph the falls. You may be

asked to give a small donation as this is private property.

Just beyond you will see Jackson Falls country inn on the right

Continue along the road into Milford and explore this small Hamlet. Hick’s General store has gone out of

business.

Double back to Junction (16) turn right and go down the hill, turn right at the junction and follow the signs

to the Black River Cheese Factory just a few hundred yards ahead on the left.. a must stop destination!

Double back to the junction and stay right to follow the winding road up the hill and follow the signs to

Waupoos. The winery is on (8) on the right side…see you there for lunch at noon!

Tour 6 Exploring Cressy Great tour to take after lunch at Waupoos Winery! (just go backwards)

This interesting tour will give you several unique opportunities of photographing some abandoned properties

along County road 7, some unique geological areas grand vistas of Lake Ontario and the False Duck islands

as well as stopping at a winery and many other fun surprises!

From McDonalds, turn left onto Main st

Carry on through town and at the end of Main

Turn right going down Bridge street.

Follow (33) Loyalist parkway Stop by and photograph the architecture

Of the Clairmont Inn.

As you follow along, you can take a

slight side trip to photograph the

Glenora Ferry and the Pilot House.

Going up the hill make sure you stop at the Lake on the Mountain and photograph the Vista of Adolphus reach, and

across the road to photograph the old Inn. Don’t spend too long you have a long way to go! Continue along county road 7, looking for abandoned farmhouses, old foundations and beautiful houses and barns Just past the cutoff to (25) you will see the Devils Wishbone Winery on the

right….a fun stop for photos and to pick up some wine (but I prefer Waupoos!)

As

continue along County road (7) you will see many interesting things to photograph, As you near Prinyers

cove you can pull over to the side to get a lovely photo down the cove which is a favourite stopping point for

boaters who are travelling to or from Kingston.

Just after Prinyers cove Keep following the road around the point and it will

turn into county road (8)

keep your eye out on the left just around the curve for Cressy Lakeside Road.

Turn Left and Follow this for some great photos of the lake and beach.

This is also a great spot for birding along the eagle migration route so keep

your eyes open!

Double back and turn left onto (8)

When you get into waupos there are great churches,

houses and barns to photograph

Make sure you go into the County Cider Company for some photo ops and great bottles of cider wine!

Continue a short distance cown the road and meet us at the Waupos winery for lunch! Go into the wine

store they have award winning Maple Ice wine, and I highly recommend the Pinot Grigot….mmmmm

Tour 7 Exploring Cherry Valley and Point Petre

Cherry valley remains one of the prettiest hamlets in all of Prince Edward County. Expect to see old barns,

houses lakes and rivers. Also great bird photography, especially some of the Osprey nests down near the

lake!

There are lots of great places to photograph on this tour, many have not been listed,so you’re your eyes

open and put your own spin on this tour.

From McDonalds in Picton turn right out of the parking lot along Main Street.

Turn left at the LCBO - Lake Street (10)

Cherry Valley is about 10-15 minutes

As you enter Cherry Valley you will go down the hill.

Take photos of the water birds on East Lake.

As the road comes around the curve to the right and up the hill park near the Yellow house and go in to visit

Graham Davies gallery, known as the bald photographer, he is a nice guy with nice work. Photograph the

old Texaco station next door.

Take photos of the Cemetary on the left

At the stopsign turn left to follow (10) towards Milford

Take the first right onto Point Petrie Road.

Follow the road a fair distance until just past soup harbour

road you will see a big white sign for Point Petre park

the road gets rough from here so take is slow

You will see some small one lane road paths that lead to the

Water. Take the second one and park, walk down to the water an photograph the point…

BE CAREFUL!!!! Huge water and undertows…stay well clear of the water!

Follow point petrie road all the way to the end (dirt road now) and you will see the Point Petre signal station

for the dept of National defence and the lighthouse…. Limited access so you may have to be creative to get

some shots here.

Double back and just after the soup harbour road turn right onto Royal Road.

Follow royal road all the way to the end and turn right onto (10)

Follow this all the way to the end and turn left onto (13)

Just after the turn you will want to stop into the Mariner’s museum and photograph. There is also a cool

looking church just up the road.

Continue into Black River and stop at the Black River Cheese company on the right and take a look around

the Galloping Goat across the street.

Continue along and go straight past the Junction (16) and follow the road up the side of the hill,

Keep right at Mictchell Road crossing.

Follow along and stop by Rutherford Stavens Lookout.

Keep going, at the stopsign turn right and follow the signs into Waupoos, there are some pretty severe

corners so go slow…..

The winery will be on the right,

Lunch is served at noon.

Tour 8 Explore the old towns of Wellington and Bloomfield

From the McDonalds turn Right onto main street.

Follow main street (33) past the traffic circle and

go into Bloomfield,

walk up and down main street, look for Slickers

ice cream on the right side

Some great little shops to browse.

Photograph the old houses buildings and do some

antiquing at the same time

Continue along (33) and you will see a fork in

the road, at junction with (62 (Bellville))

Stay Left to follow (33) towards Wellington About 10 km to Wellington.

As you drive into town, look to the left for Beach Road, (there is a small blue sign with an arrow for the

Rotary Beach)

Photograph the crashing waves….there may even still be some ice flows this year!

Go back into wellington and park on the main street

Walk up and dwon, and visit the shoppes.

Photograph the old houses and buildings on main street

Good antiquing here too!

Turn back and drive back into Bloomfield

To Waupoos winery for lunch, keep on (33) into Picton, down at the end of Main street turn right down Bridge Road.

At the bottom turn right on Union (8) and follow all the way into Waupoos

The winery is on the right….be careful of the steep and sharp curves as you enter Waupoos.

If you are doing this tour on Sunday, you can double back from Wellington to Bloomfield and follow the signs to

Sandbanks, or you can continue along (33) from wellington and it will take you back across Consecon and into

Carrying place, go across the murray canal and follow across hwy 2, (or take the long way home along Hwy 2 to stop

into Cobourg, port hope and Grafton.),

Stop at the Ultramar for gas….its always a lot cheaper than in Toronto.

Follow (33) to Wooler road cutoff and turn left to hwy 401 (or follow 33 into Trenton and see the Airbase before

doubling back to the 401)

Recommended for Saturday afternoon or Sunday

Tour 9 Sandbanks Prov Park and the Dunes

From McDonalds in Picton turn right onto main street. (33)

Continue along hwy 33 At the LCBO (traffic light) turn left onto lake

street (10)

Continue on (10) for 5 km then just after the long curve to the left, take

county road (11) on your Right…you will see signs for Sandbanks

After you turn, and just after Marisette Rod, look down the farmers

Driveway (on the left side) and you will see an osprey nest on top of the first hydro pole.

Travel on (11) for 9km

At the junction with (18) turn to the right and go to the end

Turn Left and follow the road to the day parking lot for the Dunes on the R.

Go up into the sand dunes to shoot! You walk along the beach to the left

Until you reach the Dunes path on the right.

After leaving the dunes parking lot turn right and follow Lakeshore Lodge Rd

on the right and park at the end, cxplore this area. Look for white tailed deer in

this area in the fields to the left as you go in.

After exploring the beach area here, Double back along Lakeshore Lodge Rd

and stay to the right following the shoreline to the main entrance of

Sandbanks prov park.

You can go in and explore the shoreline more or stay on (18) to the crowssroads at Cherry valley.

From here you have option of continuing along (10) to Picton, or you can go into Cherry Valley and Milford

and along to Black Creek Cheese factory.

Then you can double back to Picton or waupoos, or you can keep going along (13) allthe way to point

Traverse (PE Point) lighthouse and the banding station (banding is only open after dark).

Tour 10 P.E. Point Wildlife area and Prince Edward Point lighthouse

FROM PICTON:

Take Main Street from the east end of downtown Picton, and at the top of the "Town Hill", turn onto Bridge St. At the bottom of the hill turn immediately right onto Union Street (directly across from the offices of Family Health Team). Follow Union Street out of Picton (becomes County Ro ad 8) for 2.5 km, and at the junction in the highway, turn right on County Road 17. Take County Road 17 for 6.5 km and look for the Black River Cheese sign, and turn left onto County Road 16 and follow for 1 km to the Stop sign at County Road 13. Turn right on County Road 13 past Black River Cheese for 23.6 km to the Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area (County Road 13 eventually becomes Long Point Road). Follow the Long Point Road until you see the Observatory buildings on your right.

From McDonalds turn left onto main street

At end of main street turn right and go down the hill

Turn right onto Union (8)

Follow (8) to the junction with (13) BlackRiver and Milford

Turn left and follow the signs through Black river

Stay on (13), it is a long drive that ends along a dirt road

Keep going and you will end up at the Prince Edward Point Wildlife area

This is where the biological research station is where they band the owls

Keep going past the station, and around the lake

The Lighthouse is fun to explore and photograph…watch out for branches that could scratch the car!

You may choose to walk to the lighthouse.

From the lighthouse to Waupoos winery:

Double back, make sure you take a few minutes to go into the BlackCreekCheese Factory!

passing Black Creek continue onto the junction and turn right onto (8) to waupoos

Winery is on the right 30-40 mins from lighthouse

Tour 11 Winery tour and Apple Cider Mill

There are two main areas for wineries Wellington area

and then the scattered area East of Picton

My personal favourites are Huff Estates ,Waupoos

wineries, County cider company and the Devils

Wishbone.

From McDonald’s turn left onto Main street

At the traffic circle turn right onto (1) towards consecon

Just after the first crossroad at (62) (Belleville) you will see Huff Estates Winery.

After you finish at Huff, continue along (1) towards Consecon

At the next main intersection (2) turn Left then turn right onto Closson Rd.

You will find, Broken Stone Winery, Closson Chase, Lacey Estates, Lift Haus, The Grange, Hinterland

When you reach (33) turn left on (33) and just after Rosehill you will see Sandbanks Estates winery, By

Chadsey’s Cairns and Keint he.

Follow 33 back through wellington and bloomfield into picton.

From Picton to Waupoos winery

Follow main street to the end, turn right onto Bridge and go down the hill

Turn right onto Union (8)

Follow (8) into waupoos. The winery is on the right (30 mins from picton)

Just past waupoos winery on the left is the County Cider company.

Take Bongard’s crossroad to (7) and turn left

Devil’s wishbone is on the left.

Continue along (7) and it will take you back into Picton.

Tour 12 Birding tour (Sunday)

1. Beaver Meadow

From McDonalds in Picton turn right onto main street. (33)

Continue along hwy 33 At the LCBO (traffic light) turn left onto lake street (10)

Continue on (10) for 5 km then take county road (11).

1 km from the cutoff from (10) you will see the entrance to Beaver Meadow.

From Sandbanks return to county road 12 and then turn right at CR11,

If you hit the cutoff to (10) you have gone too far.

2. Sandbanks

Continue on (11) for 8km

At the 4 way stop turn left onto county

road 12,

At the four way stop follow lakeshore

lodge road (18) to the parking

area

Bird migrations can be seen at t4eh

west point or funneled up the

two sandbars.

The bushes along the dune edge by dunes beach provide excellent viewing for Buffleheads, long tailed

ducks grebes, scoters, osprey and hawks.

3. Salmon Point

From sandbanks turn right onto (11) and follow to salmon point road,

turn right and follow to the lake. Look for the lighthouse!

This is private property but you can usually see osprey and other birds

of prey.

3. 4. Point Petre

From salmon point follow salmon point

road back to lakeshore lodge road (18)

Stay straight(veers right)

The third street on your right is King’s Road (turn right onto king;s road)

Follow to county road 24 and turn right follow to point petre road and take to

the lake.

5Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory and prince Edward point

Double back From point petre take the first road on the right is army reserve

road, turn right

Follow until you reach (the end crossroads) County road 13 turn right and follow (it becomes long point

road) to the point.

6Little Bluff Conservation area

Double back to cr 13, just after the dirt road ends on the right side is Little Bluff Conservation area From

little bluff turn right onto (13) follow around past black river cheese to the crossroads and turn left onto (8)

and it will take you back to picton.