QUINTE TREK

If you look at a map of Lake Ontario, you will find a small projection along the north shore; this is Ontario's "Island County" - Prince Edward. This is a special spot, surrounded by Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte. Our tour explores the unique character of "The County" as well as some closeby areas around the bay.

Originally settled during and immediately after the American Revolution by United Empire Loyalists, it remains, in many respects, a place apart.

Our tour will include easy walks in three provincial parks, nature reserves, conservation areas, wetlands and sand beaches.

We'll trek along the Murray Canal, cross a lake on an abandoned rail causeway and see apple orchards, dairy farms and wineries.

We'll see a city of birdhouses, listen to the theories explaining the mystery of Lake-on-the-Mountain and trek through the sand dunes which form the largest fresh water baymouth sandbar in the world.

In recent years, the area has attracted many craftsmen and artisans and is a mecca for antique hunters. You'll have some time in the villages of Wellington and Bloomfield to look or shop. It has also developed into an important wine-making area and we’ll view some of the vineyards and taste some of the fine wines now being produced here.

Of course, we'll be staying in unique small inns and sampling the best of local cuisine.

The Tour starts and ends in Toronto.