We love to go to Prince Edward County to camp and windsurf. This summer came and went without us going but we had a window of opportunity in September. Since it was going to be a short trip, I found a Bed and Breakfast on the shores of West Lake with easy access to the water to windsurf and nice grassy rigging area. We were not disappointed.
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| B&B and beach with our own chairs! |
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On Monday, we traveled via the scenic routes. From the 401 we took the Loyalist Parkway along the St. Lawrence, then a bit more on the 401 to after Kingston, where we took highway 33 (still Loyalist Parkway) along the river towards the ferry that will take us across to Picton. Once across, we went up to the Lake on the Mountain. From there, I discovered that we were close to some wineries so we drove around the point and found the Waupoos Estate Winery. What a nice place! We walked around then I tasted one wine and bought two bottles.
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| Lake on the Mountain |
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| Waupoos Estate Winery |
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| View of the winery |
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We continued our trek towards the B&B with a stop at the Black River Cheese Factory. By the time we arrived at the B&B, it was check-in time, i.e. after 4 p.m. After settling in, we head back to Bloomfield for dinner at Dave's Roadhouse. The place is deserted but dinner is good.
Tuesday starts with calm waters on West Lake. Armed with a Provincial Park pass provided by the B&B, we head out to visit parts of the park we never saw before. We found another beach, Sandbanks Beach, as opposed to Outlet Beach which is the most popular in the summer I think. Around noon, the wind starts to pick-up so we head back to the B&B for lunch and a windsurfing afternoon. It looks pretty windy but once on the water, not so much but we sail for a couple of hours. Dave can hug the shore as his fin is not very long but I have to go further out. The water is still warm! For dinner, we found a great pub at the Waring House, called the Barley Room Pub. They have their own beer called Barley Days (the next day we stopped at the brewery and bought a 6 pack). Always noticed that nice house but never dared go in. Now I think it will become part of our trip each time we go to the area.
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| Dave in action! |
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On Wednesday, it's time to go back home. First stop is at a farmer's market along the road for some fresh corn and vegetables. Then it's off to Picton to visit the cemetery where Dave's aunt and uncle are buried. On to the ferry again and a pick-nick in a park along highway 33.
All in all, it was a nice short vacation away from home!
