Pick up a brochure and map at one of the following locations: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY RE/MAX Quinte Ltd. Real Estate Brokerage - 1 Lake St., Picton | 613.476.5900 Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce - 116 Main St., Picton | 613.476.2421 County Treasures - Bloomfield Black River Cheese Co. - Milford | 613.476.2575 QUINTE WEST Quinte West Chamber of Tourism and Commerce - 97 Front St., Trenton | 613.392.7635 Sprenkle's Meat & Variety - Carrying Place BELLEVILLE RE/MAX Quinte Ltd. Real Estate Brokerage - 106 North Front St., Belleville | 613.969.9907 Belleville & District Chamber of Tourism and Commerce - 5 Moira St., Belleville | 613.962.4597 Quinte Mall Infoplace - Quinte Mall, Belleville | 968.3571 A Sweetwater Cabin/ Hubb’s Sugarbush Hosts: Ron, Janice & Steve 1937 Rednersville Rd. 3 and 332 Pulver Rd. 613.966.8997 Sat. & Sun. 9 am to 4 pm Celebrate spring with the Prince Edward Land Stewardship Council’s own lumberjack, Tom Mikel. Shows & tours at 11 am & 1 pm both days (weather permitting.) This year’s special feature will be Conservation Officer Dan VanExen with a travelling exhibit. We are proud to host the 33rd Annual Lake Lodge Pancake Breakfast from 9 am to 2 pm both days. Enjoy wagon rides (weather permitting), our own maple treats, and good old fashioned hospitality, including friendly, bilingual staff and an ASL interpreter in Sweetwater Cabin. B Fosterholm Farms Hosts: Cliff and Dean Foster 2234 County Rd. 18, Picton 613.393.5655 Sat. & Sun. starting at 8 am Enjoy homemade pancakes, grilled sausages and pure maple syrup—made fresh all day long—$8. Take a walking tour of the sugar bush and view maple syrup production in the sugar shack. The Foster family has been producing pure Ontario maple syrup in Prince Edward County since 1924. Today it has over 7,000 taps. Products available: syrup, maple sugar candy, maple butter and Black River Cheese maple cheddar. C Vader’s Maple Syrup Hosts: the Vader family 1260 County Rd. 18, RR1 Cherry Valley 613.476.5231 Sat. & Sun. 9 am to 4 pm Come and be educated and entertained by family and friends of the County's longest running maple producers since 1910. Enjoy a tour of the sap house, try Ty's Kettlecorn popped on-site or enjoy mouth-watering taffy on snow (weather permitting). A variety of maple products available. D Host: John Nyman and family 292 Mowbray Road, Picton, Ontario, 613.476.6120 jcnyman@kos.net Sat. & Sun. 9 am to 5 pm Visit our farmyard sugar shack and watch us turn sap into syrup on our high-efficiency wood-fired evaporator. Bring the kids for an afternoon in the sand box in the yard. Or, a play date in the barn with the new lambs, chickens, pigs and the baby jersey calves; while mom and dad enjoy a delicious maple pork sausage on a bun or a hearty bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup. E Stone's Maple Syrup Hosts: the Stone family 644 County Rd. 5 (just minutes north of Picton) 613.476.6134 Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Antique tractors—shiny toys for the big boys. Free wagon rides through the sugar bush to the sap shanty. Watch maple syrup being made the time-honoured way: in open pans over a wood-fired evaporator. Maple syrup, maple butter and other maple products available for purchase along with a complimentary coffee.
1 Blossom Ridge Farm Host: Jennifer Ackerman 1191 Big Island Road, Big Island, Demorestville 613.476.3425 Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 5 pm Educational Farm Experience for children of all ages. Interact with our farm animals. Learn proper feeding, care and development of calves, goats, kittens, puppies, guinea pigs, chicks and piglets. Have a pony ride (weather permitting). Large Quonset hut with indoor play area including bicycles, tricycles, Ping-Pong, air-hockey, basketball, trucks, dolls, etc. Make a maple craft. Relax by the woodstove with some of the best county maple recipes ever made. Maple desserts, maple baked beans and maple glazed ham - even maple hot dogs. 2 The Campbell's Orchards 1633 County Rd. 3 (Rednersville Rd.), RR1 Carrying Place 613.962.3751 Sat. & Sun. 9 am to 5 pm Visit our quaint country market overlooking the Bay of Quinte. We are selling our own crisp apples, frozen fruits and home-baked maple products including crisps, muffins and maple flavoured caramel apples. Pop in and enjoy a cup of our hot cider while browsing through our gift room. Bring the kids and visit the pigs, bunnies, ducks and goose. Abby and Sophie the golden retrievers will greet you at the door. Most importantly pick up a jug of local Maple Syrup. 3 Welcome to Seventh Town Alpaca Ranch – The County's Alpaca Adventure. Come see our alpacas, learn about these amazing creatures and their wondrous fleece. Then warm up with some hearty, maple inspired authentic southern BBQ – smoked pork ribs, maple beans, homemade corn bread & pop for $10 or a pulled pork sandwich & pop for $5. Stay warm on the rest of your adventures with a selection of winter alpaca wear available for purchase. PS: Don't forget the camera. 4 Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards & Estate Winery 990 Closson Rd., Hillier 613.399.1048 Sat. & Sun. 12 pm to 4 pm Free detailed historical tours of the farm and winery. Sample delicious, easy to make appetizers featuring Prince Edward County maple syrup, paired with the award-winning wines of Trumpour’s Mill. Take home the recipe cards. 5 Norman Hardie Winery 1152 Greer Rd., Wellington 613.399.5297 Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 5 pm Our mouth-watering 2008 Pinot noirs and Chardonnays will be served with complementary cold smoked organic salmon gravlox cured with my Mike Foster's (my neighbour) freshly tapped maple syrup. A perfect way to bring in the Spring. 6 By Chadsey’s Cairns Hosts: Richard Johnston and Vida Zalnieriunas 17432 Loyalist Pkwy. (Hwy 33), Wellington 613.399.2992 Sat. & Sun. 10:30 am to 4 pm Featuring red, white and rosé mulled wines, sweetened with medium and amber maple syrups, and "Gesundheit" Vidal and Baco grape juices for children and drivers. By Chadsey's Cairns will also spotlight local artists and artisans working in metal, glass and wood. 7 Millennium Catering Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 160 364 Main St., Wellington Be sure to include the Wellington Legion in your Maple in the County plans including a Saturday, Maple supper buffet and a Maple-licious brunch on Sunday. Featuring Millennium Catering and locally grown product. No reservations are required. Bring along the whole family for $11.95 PP, tax included. 8 Harvestin’ the County Farmers’ Market Wellington Town Hall 246 Main Street, Wellington 10 am to 4 pm Saturday Only Preview the bounty of the Harvestin’ the County Farmers’ Market while you’re deliciously making your way along the Maple Trail. Purchase locally grown and produced farm products and learn how Prince Edward County Farmers store produce over the winter. Enjoy a visit with people committed to giving you the best you can put on your table. We won’t forget the maple goodies, don’t worry. 9 Arts Trail Show and Sale St. Andrew’s Anglican Church 244 Main Street, Wellington 10 am to 4 pm Saturday Only Once you’re filled with pancakes and Maple Syrup, feast your eyes on a display of works by many of the artists and artisans of the 2010 Prince Edward County Arts Trail. Check out the variety of artistic expressions in paint, sculpture, glass, pottery, metal and photography, inspired by County beauty. Ask a local artist what inspires them. 2010 Arts Trail Guides will be available for pickup. 10 Wight’s Greenhouse and Flower Shop Host: Drew MacCandlish 182 Main St., Wellington 613.399.2064 or 888.494.4487 Sat. 9 am to 5 pm, Sun. 12 pm to 5 pm Be sure not to miss the festivities at Wight's Greenhouse and Flower Shop. Adults and children alike will enjoy assembling an arrangement of spring fresh plants—primula, pansies, viola and pussy willow—in a maple sap bucket ($10/arrangement). Take in floral arranging demos and sowing of seeds. View all the flowering plants coming into fruition. While at Wight's, don't forget to enter our draw for a garden gift basket worth $120. Free for children: pot of pansies. 11 Fields on West Lake Hosts: Mark Henry and Lynne Ellis 15786 Loyalist Pkwy. 613.399.5000 or 888.301.3477 Sat. & Sun. 9 am to 4 pm Plan to visit Fields on West Lake. In our big red barn, under a 40-foot ceiling with a very effective new dry-heat system to keep you warm and toasty, we will be serving waffles made from scratch, served with a BBQ’d sausage and pure County maple syrup, coffee, tea and, of course, apple cider—hot or cold—for $7. 12 Sugarbush Vineyards 13 Milford Bistro Hosts: Veronica and Chris Pengelly 3048 County Rd. 10, Milford 613.476.0004 Sat. & Sun. 2 pm to 5 pm (drinks and hors d'oeuvres), Sat. from 5 pm (dinner) This weekend only - bring a bottle of wine from participating wineries and only pay $10 corkage, Or, show a bottle of Maple Syrup from participating producers and get a free dessert with your dinner. You're in for an awesome maple-inspired meal with unmatched ambience. Winner of 'Best Hospitality Business' in the Quinte Region 2009. Reservations required. 14 Black River Cheese Company 913 County Rd. 13, Milford 613.476.2575 www.pec.on.ca/blackrivercheese Sat. & Sun. 9 am to 5 pm Visit our farmer-owned factory and store by the scenic Black River. Try our maple cheddar cheese, a winning combination of superb County maple sugar and syrup blended with our best Black River Cheese. The Maple Lover's Gift Basket has a tasty assortment of maple products and superior cheddars - a great gift for any occasion. We have Fosterholm Farm's light, medium and amber maple syrup in lots of sizes and different containers. Free samples of cheese, and maple ice cream. 15 Pat’s Jams Host: Pat York 113 Morrison Point Rd. (near Black River Cheese Factory) 613.476.6929 Sat. 10 am to 5 pm, Sun. 11 am to 5 pm Over 130 varieties of jams, jellies, chutneys, relishes, butters, marmalades and conserves. No sugar and naturally sweet spreads. Some jams sweetened with maple syrup or honey. About five dozen jams available for tasting. Local honey and maple syrup also available. South Bay United Church Women Bake Sale and various crafts available for sale. 16 Waupoos Estates Winery & Sugarbush Hosts: Ed Neuser and Rita Kaimins 3013/3016 County Rd. 8, Waupoos 613.476.8338 Sat. & Sun. 9 am to 4 pm Come visit us at our sugar bush. Enjoy a stroll with our chickens, see our miniature goats and have taffy on snow (weather permitting). Enjoy a healthy helping of maple ham and beans with a roll for only $7. Guided sugar bush tours on the hour starting at 9 am. Parking at sugar bush (opposite winery at Clafeld Orchards). Adults join us at the winery for a couple of free wine tastings. Maple infused ice wine (Maple Ice). 17 The County Cider Company Hosts: Grant Howes and Jennifer Dean 657 Bongards X-Rd. (off County Rd. 8), Waupoos 613.476.1022 Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 4 pm Join us for a maple apple crêpe with whipped cream (Saturday only), and some hot maple coffee. Sample our ciders and wines as well as our award winning Ice Cider while you browse the gift shop and enjoy the breathtaking view over the lake. 18 Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co. 4309 County Rd. 8, Waupoos 613.476.5755 or 800.584.8696 (5TH.TOWN) Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 5 pm The award winning, Platinum LEED, Fifth Town Artisan Cheese dairy is open for Maple in the County. Sample our Maple Chèvre made with County maple syrup plus. Try our many other handmade and cave-aged cheeses including the Royal Winter Fair’s 2008 Grand Champion Goat Cheese, Cape Vessey. Our retail store also features home cheese making kits, ingredients and books. As a special treat, visitors will have the opportunity to sample fresh, pasteurized goat milk and Maple Chèvre Cheese Cake tarts. Recipe available.
Picton Maple Madness Celebration and Sale Picton BIAA and its member businesses, Picton 613.476.7901 ext 212 Sat. 10:30 am to 3 pm Visit the retailers and restaurants of Picton for celebration specials, live entertainment and maple-themed menus and products. Activities for the whole family including ice carving demonstrations, kid’s games, art exhibits, face painting, taffy on ice, balloon clown, music and much more. Enjoy your maple experience the “urban way” in downtown Picton. 19 Claramount Inn & Spa 97 Bridge Street, Picton 613.476.2709 or 800.679.7756 Clara’s Sat. 5 pm to 9 pm (dinner), Sun. 11:30 am to 2 pm (brunch). Spa by appointment only. Send the family out with Dad to tour Maple in the County while you head over to the spa at Claramount. It’s the perfect time to indulge in a Maple Anti-Oxidant Body Wrap. Maple minerals help nourish and firm skin and maintain cell integrity. Includes Vichy shower and body hydration. Complete your experience with a glass of herbal tea with maple syrup. 75 min. $140 + GST. (Spa experiences must be booked in advance.) 20 Picton Harbour Inn 33 Bridge Street, Picton 613.476.2186 or 800.678.7906 Sat. & Sun. 7:30 am to 2 pm Enjoy a delicious maple breakfast in the comfort of the popular Lighthouse restaurant. Or simply stop by for lunch, or coffee, and a maple-flavoured dessert. Picton Harbour Inn is also an economical and convenient place to stay when you’re in town for Maple in the County…or anytime. 21 Waring House Gourmet 221 Main Street, Picton 613.476.8134 Sat. 10 am to 5 pm, Sun. 11 am to 4 pm Store Manager Trish Dubyk won the 2008 Maple in the County’s baking contest for her maple cookies and folks are still raving about them. You can buy these sweet morsels during Maple in the County, along with lots of other lip-smacking goodies like maple candies, and maple pie. Maple-flavoured soups and stews featured all week long. Shop the selection of fresh-to-go and frozen-to-go foods in individual and family-size portions to enjoy when you get home. 22 The Bean Counter Café Host: Brad Lynd 172 Main St., Picton 613.476.1718 Sat. 8 am to 5 pm; Sun. 10:30 am to 4 pm Stop in for a maple latte, maple hot chocolate or another tasty treat. On Saturday at 1pm and 3pm we will be completing a batch of maple ice cream made on-site. Stop in for a cup or just a free sample of our Maple Pecan Crunch, County Maple or Chocolate Maple all made using Vader’s Maple Syrup. There will also be live entertainment from 2 pm to 4 pm on Saturday. 23 Buddha Dog Hosts: Andrew Mackenzie and Andrew Hunter 172 Main St., Picton 613.476.3814 www.buddhafoodha.com; Twitter.com/buddhadog Sat.11 am to 6 pm; Sun. 11 am to 4 pm On Maple Weekend, Buddha Dog re-opens for the season with the return of our County maple menu available at our Picton shop, and in the Buddhamobile at Campbell's Orchard. Aman's Meats makes a limited batch of maple-laced Buddha Dogs, the Pastry House bakes a maple bun, Black River & Fifth Town cheese companies send their maple cheeses and we top it all with unique maple sauces handmade by local chefs. With each bite, Buddha Dog will be making you one with everything Maple in the County. 24 Copper Kettle Chocolate Company Host: Sue Burgess 78 Picton Main Street 613.476.6058 Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 5 pm Drop by our new store in Picton to sample a few of over 30 different varieties of chocolate bark including our fabulous County Maple Bark, sprinkled with crystallized County maple syrup. Warm up with maple hot chocolate and browse everything chocolate in celebration of the first harvest of the year. 25 Black Prince Winery 13370 Loyalist Pkwy., Picton 613.476.4888 Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 5 pm Enjoy art of the season at Black Prince Winery’s Art Cellar gallery while sampling our maple-infused white wine. This special maple wine will be available for purchase for a limited time only. 26 Honey Wagon Farms 613.476.6191 27 The Waring House Restaurant, Inn & Cookery School Hwy 33 & County Rd 1 (1.5 km west of Picton) 613.476.7492 or 800.621.4956 The Barley Room: Sat. 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sun. 11:30 am to 9 pm / Cookery School: Sun. 10:30 am to 1:30 pm / Amelia’s Garden: Lunch, Sat. 11:30 am to 2 pm; Brunch, Sun. 11 am to 2 pm; Dinner, Sat. 5 pm to 9 pm; Sun. 5 pm to 8 pm Sat. Mar. 27: Bring your sweetie to the Sugar Shack Soireé in Waring Hall. Kick up your heels to The Reasons. Cash bar. À la carte meals/snacks available. Doors open at 7 pm, music at 7:30. Tickets $10 pp. Order in advance from The Waring House. Sun. Mar. 28: Cookery School Chef Kelly Attwells teaches new ways to enjoy maple syrup ($75 + gst). Maple Sunday Brunch Buffet in Amelia’s. Live entertainment Fri. & Sat. evenings in the Barley Room. 28 Barley Days Brewery 13730 Loyalist Parkway (just west of The Waring House) 613.476.7468 (PINT) Sat. 11 am to 5 pm, Sun. 12 pm to 5 pm Drop by Barley Days Brewery and sample the better-than-ever Sugar Shack Ale created especially for Maple in the County using local maple syrup. Brewer Alex Nichols will be on hand to answer all your questions about craft beer. And while you’re there, take a tour and sample the brewery’s other fine beers, Wind & Sail Dark Ale, and Harvest Gold Pale Ale.
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