Lavender Fields in Prince Edward County

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In 2014, Macleans magazine named the county among the  Ten Places You Must See. The county became the only tourist destination in Canada, which was included in the list of Best Places to Travel in 2015 by Travel + Leisure Magazine. The county took 10th place in a list of 52 destinations, which included Rotterdam, Milan and Las Vegas. The county profile says that this tiny wine-growing region is becoming a "paradise for creative people."

 

The county is famous for its history related to Loyalists who settled back in the late eighteenth century, wonderful nature (including sand dunes, and  Lake on the Mountain) and architectural gems of the nineteenth century. In the last twenty to thirty years, viticulture and winemaking have been rapidly developing here, brewers brew craft beer, and cheese-makers create beautiful artisan cheeses. Numerous art galleries and art studios feature works by talented artists and sculptors. 

 

In Prince Edward county,  festivals are held year-round, including the famous lavender festival, which we will visit.

 

This festival is great fun for all ages. You will enjoy live music, kids’ activities, petting zoo, pony rides, fun entertainment, delicious food and tour the beautiful lavender fields! You’ll learn about the process of essential oil making, sample delicacies in the Tasting Tent, shop in the boutique and more.

On the farm you will find many cultivars of lavender, offering a myriad of colours, scents and tastes. Some of the cultivars are praised for their exceptional essential oil qualities, while others are best kept for culinary creations or crafts.

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During our one-day trip, we will also taste wine at local wineries and try different varieties of cheese produced here. We will visit several art galleries and a sculpture garden. We will see the famous Lake on the Mountain (the Mohawk people  call it Onokenoga, or Lake of the Gods) and the equally famous dunes, drive along the historic loyalist road and visit the picturesque towns of Bloomfield, Wellington and Picton.

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13-14 hours

 

Price:

• Minivan (1–5 people) $2170

• Passenger van (6–13 people) $3035

• Minibus or coach — price upon request