The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
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Welcome to The Young Estate.
By staying at the property, you have made a contribution to preserving Canada’s heritage and living history. Thank you.
Your contribution will support a 5-year restoration plan for this historic property, built in 1783 by the first U. E. Loyalist to settle in Prince Edward County, Colonel Henry Young.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Useful Contacts
In case of an emergency call 911
Property Manager (613) 654-1400 | [email protected]
QHC Prince Edward County Memorial 403 Main Street East, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Hospital Phone: (613) 476-1008 Fax: (613) 476-8600
Picton Fire Hall 2 Ross Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 P 613-476-2345
208 Main Street, Picton, K0K 2T0 County of Prince Edward Public Phone: (613) 476-5962; Fax: (613) 476-3325 Library & Archives Email: [email protected]
Tourist information www.thecounty.ca and www.pecchamber.com
Visitor Guide 2015 Visitor Guide 2015-16 Welcome Guide to shops and services 25 Things to know about Prince Edward County
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The Young Estate
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Driving Directions
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Location of the Young Estate
891 CR11, Prince Edward County K0K 2T0
Please note: Google Maps takes you past the property so watch the house numbers!
Link to a location map
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The Young Estate
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Driving directions
From Montreal
Via ON-401 W 3 h 54 min 374 km 3 h 38 min without traffic
Montréal, QC Get on Boulevard Ville-Marie/Autoroute 720 W in Le Sud-Ouest 5 min (2.1 km)
Follow Autoroute du Souvenir/Autoroute 20 O and ON-401 W to ON-49 S in Tyendinaga. Take exit 566 from ON-401 W 3 h 10 min (332 km)
Continue on ON-49 S. Take County Rd 49 to County Rd 11 in Prince Edward 34 min (39.8 km)
891 County Road 11 Prince Edward, ON K0K, Canada
From Ottawa
Via ON-416 S and ON-401 W 2 h 55 min 282 km 2 h 41 min without traffic
Ottawa, ON Get on Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-417 W 4 min (1.7 km)
Follow ON-416 S and ON-401 W to ON-49 S in Tyendinaga. Take exit 566 from ON-401 W 2 h 10 min (240 km)
Continue on ON-49 S. Take County Rd 49 to County Rd 11 in Prince Edward 34 min (39.8 km)
891 County Road 11 Prince Edward, ON K0K, Canada
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The Young Estate
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From Toronto
Via ON-401 E 3 h 16 min 221 km 2 h 25 min without traffic
Toronto, ON Get on Don Valley Pkwy N 9 min (3.0 km)
Take ON-401 E to County Rd 40 in Quinte West. Take exit 522 from ON-401 E 1 h 37 min (161 km)
Take Loyalist Pkwy/County Rd 33 and Prince Edward County Rd 1 to County Rd 11 in Prince Edward 46 min (56.8 km)
891 County Road 11 Prince Edward, ON K0K, Canada
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
THE PROPERTY (View an introductory video here)
Parking Park only in the The Young House driveway. Please don’t drive your car over the grass behind the house. Vegetable and Fruit Garden with Muskoka Chairs
Hay Fields
Trail to the water front
Approx. 1400 ft 0.43 km 0.26 mi
Water front with Muskoka Chairs and Picnic Tables
Please park only in the driveway. Do not drive your car over the grass behind the house. You will damage the underground septic system.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Mandatory House Rules
For your convenience, guests must follow the house rules. Please ensure all guests in your group are aware of these rules.
Entry / Exit the house only through the back door
The front door has a 230-year-old lock and can only be locked from the inside. Please use the back door to enter / exit the house. Two keys are provided. One is under the flower pot on the back porch and the other is on the kitchen counter.
Do not flush non-bio materials. It will cause a sewage backup!
Like all rural properties in Prince Edward County, this property is on a septic system, i.e., the property has its own mini sewage system. Excessive toilet paper and non-bio materials such as feminine hygiene will clog the toilet and inconvenience guests. Please follow the house rules posted in the bathroom.
Conserve water
Like most rural properties, The Young Estate sources its water from an underground spring well on the property. Drought conditions often prevail in Prince Edward County during the summer months. Water conservation isn’t optional for guests, it is mandatory, to ensure guests have a comfortable stay. We have upgraded the property’s infrastructure to conserve water, including installation of a 2,000-gallon water storage system, high efficiency toilets and showers. Simple steps can help. Do not leave the taps running when doing dishes, avoid long showers and frequent flushing.
Leave the place clean
Please do not move furniture around. It adds to our cleaning time and costs which are passed on to guests. Please do not leave the place untidy and dirty. Please return the place to the way it was when you checked in. We reserve the right to deduct a cleaning fee of $100 if you leave the place dirty.
Garbage and Recycle Disposal
Two garbage and recycle bins are available in the kitchens on each floor – in the kitchen and beside the back porch. The Young Estate does not offer garbage disposal during your stay. For extended stays, please drop off your garbage at Sandbanks or at the dump in town (37 Church St). Please do not leave garbage bags beside the garbage bins. It will attract racoons and pests.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Frequently Asked Questions
. What time is check-in and check-out? Check in is at 3pm and checkout is at 11am. A late checkout may be requested provided we do not have another reservation on that date.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Frequently Asked Questions
. Where is the parking on the property? You can park in the driveway which accommodates up to four cars. We recommend that you park your cars behind the fire pit in the area indicated in the map below (green box). It is safer vs. backing out of the driveway. Parking accommodates up to 4 cars allowing you to unload your luggage/food/etc. Additional parking is available for $10 per night. County Road 18 is a main thoroughfare to Sandbanks and is fairly busy on weekends. Guests must take due care when backing out of the driveway and look for oncoming traffic. Guests are solely responsible for their safety while on the property.
Service entrance to property
Please do not drive your car over the lawn in the back yard. Heavy vehicles will damage the septic bed located under the grass.
Please park here or in the driveway. It’s easier to exit the property if you park here. You can drive/bike/walk to the waterfront on cleared path.
. Do you have suggestions for restaurants, activities and places to visit? See our 2-day itinerary in the next section. Also visit www.younghouse.ca for additional recommendations on things to do. Maps and brochures are available on the kitchen counter.
. Are pets allowed? Pets are often welcome, at the sole discretion of the property manager. During off season, it may be possible to include pets. We will need to know what kind of pet it is before you book. We may charge a cleaning fee. Important house rules apply for pets.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
. Is a pass to Sandbanks Available? We provide two complimentary day passes to our guests. Guests will find them on the kitchen counter. The passes include free parking and entry into Sandbanks multiple times during each day of your stay. The passes must be left on the kitchen counter before you checkout. A $400 charge will be deducted from your deposit if the passes are lost or not left behind by the guest.
. How do we access the waterfront? Is it ok to swim in East Lake? You can drive your vehicle, bike or walk to the waterfront. A wide path is maintained for convenient access to the waterfront. It is fine to swim in East Lake, depending on the time of the year. The waterfront is rocky/sandy and due care must be taken when accessing the waterfront. Life guards are not available on the property at anytime. Guests are solely responsible for their safety on the property at all times. The owner of The Young Estate is not responsible for any accidents that occur on the property.
. Where are the beds in the house? The main floor (Henry Young Suite) has two bedrooms and the second floor (Maria Young Suite) has 3 bedrooms. The main floor living room and study have sofa beds. The family rooms on each floor have TVs and DVD players with Netflix, US channels, etc. The sunroom adjacent to the Kitchen provides access to the large backyard overlooking 20 acres and the waterfront on East Lake.
. Is linen included? Two sets of linens per bed and 2 towels per guest are provided. You will find them in the bathroom closets downstairs and on a chest of drawers in the bedroom upstairs. Please bring your own beach towels and please try to keep sand out of the house when possible. Do not wash sand into the sink.
. Is laundry service included? No, laundry service and use of laundry equipment is not available at the property. Laundry baskets are provided on each floor. There are several laundromats in Picton – The Wash Tub, 19 Elks St, Picton (613) 476-6746; Picton Laundry Co., 97 Main St., Sobeys Plaza (613) 654-1582; The Washing Place, 130 Main, Unit 4 beside Prince Edward Pizza.
. What is a septic system and what are the house rules? A septic system is a small-scale sewage treatment system common in rural areas. It is important to follow the house rules with regard to septic systems. Not doing so can result in nasty situations like sewage backups and clogged toilets. DO NOT deposit excessive toilet paper, non-bio and feminine hygiene products in the toilet. All expenses for these measures (minimum of $300) will be deducted from your security deposit.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Frequently Asked Questions
. Is a fire pit available? A fire pit is available but you are responsible for bringing your own wood, unless we confirm firewood is available. We can provide firewood and kindling for a reasonable fee, if ordered in advance. You must ask us about having the fire first, so we can take any precautions necessary such as fire extinguishers and water buckets and meet municipality and Fire Marshal Regulations with regard to burn bans etc. Do not light a fire on a windy day – if winds are above 10-12 km/ hour. Check The Weather Network for wind speed forecasts. The fire pit must never be left unattended when a fire is burning or smouldering. An unattended fire can spread very quickly into the hay fields. The fire pit must be extinguished completely after use. Please keep a full bucket of water near the fire pit. Fill the yellow bucket provided next to the fire pit. Please use the water in the rain barrel at the end of the drive way to put out the fire pit.
. What is the deposit for? The deposit covers any damage to the property. Accidents do happen and we want to ensure we are both aware of associated potential costs of repair and cleaning. Please treat the house like your home and leave it in its original condition. It is highly likely that your deposit will be retained if (1) guests remove items that are the property of The Young House, (2) excessive cleaning required after a guest leaves (3) damage to the property.
. What should I do if I left some of my belongings behind? Please make sure you check your luggage before leaving the property! The Young Estate is not responsible for lost property of guests. Please email or call us immediately to let us know with a description of the time and where you think you left it. We would be happy to ship it to you. You will pay for shipping costs if the item is to be sent by registered post. Unclaimed items are retained for 3 months after which they will be discarded.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Sample Itinerary 2 days
Day 1 - 3pm Arrive at The Young House (The doors will be unlocked, 2 keys in the kitchen).
Day 1 - PM Barbecue at The Young House and walk to the waterfront. Spend time by the fire pit on the property.
Day 2 AM Breakfast at The Young House
Day 2 AM Golf - 9/18 holes at Picton Golf and Country Club (613 476 2222). Lunch at the Golf Club or a restaurant in Picton (Portabella, County Cider Company & Estate Winery)
Or
Shopping on Main Street in Picton, Wellington or Bloomfield.
Or
Visit Sandbanks for a swim, picnic and lunch in the park.
Day 2 PM 2-3 winery and Distillery tour. Option for a limo tour
Day 2 PM Dinner at a restaurant. Below are some options: - http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurants-g2218238- Prince_Edward_County_Ontario.html - https://www.theacousticgrill.ca/prince-edward-county-restaurants/ - http://waringhouse.com/barleyroom/ - https://savvycompany.ca/101-things-to-do-in-prince-edward- county/#.VXXGXOaFj5A
Day 2 PM Drinks by the fire pit/Swim/Tour of The Young House Property
Day 3 AM Breakfast at The Young House or brunch at the The Waring House
Day 3 PM Checkout - Lunch at East & Main Bistro (In Bloomfield) or Drake Devonshire (in Wellington)
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
The Space: 500 feet of waterfront, 20 acres, 3 minutes to Sandbanks. Historic home - one of the oldest houses in Prince Edward County. Home of Colonel Henry Young- the first U. E. Loyalist to settle in Prince Edward County.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
The house has a lot of character in a Colonial Revival Classic genre with most of the original fixtures from 1795, some of which are in the photos. The house is featured in "The Settler's Dream" (page 85) and other publications. Visit www.friendsofeastlake.ca for additional historical information.
This property has had just three owners since 1795- Colonel Henry Young- the first U. E. Loyalist to settle in the County, the Woodward Family and the current owner!
This is a perfect destination for family vacations and reunions, cyclists, and cultural and culinary tourists. And of course for Girls Getaways, Families with kids, Romantic Getaway... something for everyone!
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Henry Young Suite (Main Floor)
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Maria Young Suite (Second Floor)
The great room (served as a ball room for over 100 years)
Elizabeth Young Bedroom Sarah Young Bedroom
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Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
The kitchen in the great room.
Daniel Young Bedroom Sarah Young Bedroom (another view)
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
The house
The Henry Young Suite (Main Floor)
- Bedroom 1: King size bed - Bedroom 2: Queen size bed - Sunroom: Pull out sofa - Family room: Pull out sofa
The Maria Young Suite (Second Floor)
- Bedroom 1: Queen size bed - Bedroom 2: Queen size bed - Bedroom 3: Queen size bed
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The Young Estate
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Facilities:
Back yard has a new propane BBQ, 2 picnic tables (each seats 8) and a set of deck chairs A fire pit with a supply of wood (fees apply). Advance notice of use of the fire pit is required. Plenty of Adirondack chairs are available in the back yard and by the water. House comes with Linens (optional), Towels, Hair and Body Wash and Toilet Paper Fully outfitted kitchen with dishes for 10 and all basic cook wear, coffee machine, microwave, toaster etc.... Complimentary universal charging USB docks, printouts of guides, restaurant lists, tourist attractions and maps and emergency contacts Plenty of parking- for 4 cars Other special requests accepted. Just ask!
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Guest Access
Just 3 minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park, ideal for day trips. Enjoy a complimentary daily access pass and one parking spot at Sandbanks. The estate faces south and backs onto East Lake enjoying both stunning sunrise and sunsets A fire pit area for those fabulous nights with friends under the stars You have access to the first floor of the house, 20 acres of land, 500 ft of waterfront, a beautiful treed trail, BBQ and a fire pit.
This property is just 3.4km (about 3min drive) to Sandbanks Provincial Park. You will have free access and a daily parking pass to Sandbanks with $100 refundable deposit.
WIFI, lots of books, board games, full kitchen.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
House Rules
LINENS: We can supply you with additional sheets and a towel for the duration of your stay for a fee. Please bring your own beach towels and please try to keep sand out of the house when possible.
PARKING: Parking is in the driveway which conveniently accommodates 4 cars allowing you to unload your luggage/food/etc. Additional parking over 4 cars is available for $10 per night.
FIRES: A fire pit is available but you are responsible for bringing your own wood. We can provide firewood for a fee, if ordered in advance. You must ask us about having the fire first, so we can take any precautions necessary such as fire extinguishers and water buckets.
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The Young Estate
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Promotions
Stay for a week summer promotion
Extend your stay to a week and get $100 off. All guests also receive 10% off their next stay.
Stay for 4 days+ and get 5% off your reservation and 10% off your next reservation.
Refer a friend and get a credit of $100 off your next stay
Forward our AirBnB, Flipkey and VRBO profile to your friends and get $100 off your stay of 6+ days when they book. To be eligible for this promotion, your friends must mention your name in their reservation inquiry to us.
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The Young Estate
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Interaction with Guests
As much or as little as you like. The hosts are available 24 hours a day by phone and lives on a heritage farm just five minutes from the property in Cherry Valley. The waterfront property is very conveniently located- just 3 minutes by car to Sandbanks, and close to wineries, towns and Lake Ontario. The house is conveniently located to give you and your family lots of space - 20 acres of space for your kids to run around and you can enjoy a picnic under one of the numerous large old maple trees on the property. Enjoy some quiet time in the county by the water or in the large backyard.
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The Young Estate
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Farm to Table Rustic Harvest Dinner at The Young House.
Ask about The Young House Farm to Table rustic harvest dinner, lunch and brunch service- great for wedding receptions, special events and celebrations with friends and family. Fresh and natural ingredients from our farm. A local chef will prepare your meal. Pre-order required. Plenty of menu options. Request a quote.
Fine Cooking has a seat at The Young House harvest dinner table, where the menu includes Tuscan- style roast pork; naturally raised charcoal barbecue chicken, broccoli raab; beet salad with oregano, pecans, and goat cheese; and a lentil salad with sherry vinaigrette. Dessert includes Ontario cheese plate accented with fresh fruit, local pecan pie paired with a fabulous Riesling ice wine. Inquire for details. Sample menu: Tuscan-Style Roast beef with Rosemary, Sage, and Garlic; Sautéed Broccoli Raab with Balsamic Vinegar; Beet Salad with Oregano, Pecans, and Goat Cheese; Lentil Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Weddings and Engagement Celebrations
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Corporate Events and Retreats
Tired of the same ideas and venues for corporate retreats in the GTA, Ottawa and Montreal? Consider this. The setting and environment we work in has a significant impact on how we interact with each other and our productivity.
The Young Estate offers an amazing experience for corporate off-sites with 20 acres and 500 feet of water front and your imagination, we can develop the best possible experience for your team- a customized itinerary for your organization that can include not just an amazing Farm-to-Table meal with lots of stories from a local historian around a fire pit and great wine, with great insight into challenges faced by the early settlers in the county. Learn about how early settlers battled the elements with sheer grit and ingenuity.
Welcome to your Corporate Retreat...another glass of wine?
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Corporate Events
For example, did you know that early settlers used a stage-gate process to build their homes? They started with a small barn that was warmed naturally by their herd. And a few years later, they cut down trees on their property to build a larger house. The barn then housed only animals. The Young House was built with a similar plan. All the building materials used in the house originated from trees on the property.
We offer change management and strategy retreats with trained experienced facilitators for your events. Our facilitators are instructors for the Harvard Business School Manage-Mentor Program in Canada and have served in senior executive positions at many leading organizations. Participants can stay at the Waring House and visit the Young Estate for the retreat.
Sample exercise: What does it feel like to deal with challenging situations outside your comfort zone? “A day in the life” offers a unique learning experience for your team. You will live like the early settlers did in 1783 and learn many management lessons from the activities throughout the day. Consider sleeping the way the early settlers did- under the stars during the summer months. We combine history with fun exercises that will invigorate your teams. We also have our in-house historian Mr. Peter Lockyer to bring alive the history of The Young Estate.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Consider The Young Estate for your next event.
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County and Hamlet Sites
You can visit the small hamlet of Cherry Valley (10 minutes by car) or Picton (10m), Bloomfield (15m) or Wellington (20m) by car or bike. You can get to many locations in 10-30 minutes by car or bike:
Outlet Beach, the best beach in Sandbanks park (free pass! see below for more info)
Picton (biggest town in area), with restaurants, attractions and grocery stores. Black River cheese factory and lots of roadside fresh veggies and fruits
Waupoos Cider, breweries, wineries and a variety of other locations. Visit secluded swimming holes that the locals enjoy - just south (Point Petre) or east (Milford + South Bay), as well as the incredible Dunes Beach.
You can launch your boat from the property's waterfront or from a local boat dock into East Lake, a fishable 4km lake. Visit a church from 1862 and its cemetery, and a charming corner store in Cherry Valley.
Wine-tastings and much more! We can give you a list of some of the finer establishments to visit while in the county.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
Getting around
Larger towns - Belleville or Trenton are both approximately 30mins away by car. VIA trains and buses stop in both cities. A transit bus would bring you to Picton, which is about a 10min cab ride ($12-$15) to the property, one-way.
Bikes, Boats and More!
You may have access to couple of bikes to borrow. You can also rent bikes near by in Bloomfield. East Lake is great for boating, fishing and swimming. You will need to bring your own canoes and Kayaks. But you can rent these nearby. There is no public transit but you can call for a taxi if you need too. Parking of 4 cars is included. Additional parking is available.
Other Things to Note
Sandbanks
We will provide you with a Ontario Provincial Park pass, which is good for one parking spot at any provincial park. The closet are: Sandbanks (3mins by car), North Beach (30mins, just past Wellington), and Presqu'ile Provincial Park (45mins).
Beach
You can bike to Outlet Beach (part of Sandbanks Provincial Park). Search (website hidden) for reviews. The Outlet Beach is a beautiful long sandy beach. It slopes gradually so its really shallow hence is family friendly and is a popular swimming and family play beach- ideal for sandcastles! The area is also shaded with tall trees along the beach so you can close your eyes and imagine you are on a beach in Florida! Another beach (Richardson's) is more secluded with amazing dunes that tower over 15-20 feet up from the water.
Lots of BOARD GAMES and BOOKS for you to enjoy! We also have Garden Croquet and other fun activities.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
History of East Lake and The Young Estate
Around 500 A.D. the early Iroquois were here and settled this area for the next 1000 years. Their presence is indicated by pottery made by the paddle and anvil and remains of cultivated corn and tobacco. Their small villages, of perhaps 150 people, grew into large villages when beans and squash were introduced into their crops. Several Long-houses of 70 feet by 26 feet would be enclosed by wooden palisade. Soon after 1550 due to inter-tribal wars, the Iroquois in this area moved northwest to form the Huron Confederacy, leaving Prince Edward a no-man’s land and buffer between the Hurons in Ontario and the Five Nation Iroquois in New York state. The Massassaga members of the Cree linguistic group settled this area soon after, they were hunter-gatherers unlike the agricultural Iroquois.
In 1615, Samuel De Champlain sailed to what is now Picton, embarking from what is now Glenwood cemetery portaging to the foot of Markland Hill on the East Lake Road. He then took the stream that passes there through the back of Beaver meadow into the head of East Lake. He was accompanied by 200 Huron warriors on this expedition and paddled down East Lake to the Outlet River. Then he embarked onto Lake Ontario and followed the eastern shore of the County back to the mainland. He reported no Indian villages in the county at that time. As a direct consequence of their attacks against the Iroquois tribes the five Nations Indians consisting of Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, Mohawks and Oneidas fought the French and Huron; which ended with the complete extermination of the Huron tribe. The County was the scene of the opening encounters.
In 1669 Robert Cavalier, Sieur de Lasalle led an expedition on behalf of the Sulpician Seminary, which had founded a mission on East Lake. The Iroquois were at that time the complete master's of this part of Ontario and a large band of Cayuga Indians had established a village on the north side of East Lake. As the Iroquois control weakened it is said that the Cayuga moved south to the Mohawk valley in New York and by the end of the seventeenth century the County was again without a permanent Indian population.
In 1758 Col. Bradstreet sailed from Oswego to attack Fort Frontenac at Kingston, then held by DeLevis from France. As the ship neared the upper gap, a French gunboat was seen and chased rounding Salmon Point and landing at the Outlet river. The French burned the ship and buried a barrel of gold escaping overland. It was said that the gold was buried half way between the bay and East Lake on the shore of the Outlet river but never found.
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The Young Estate
Living History since 1783 | Prince Edward County
In 1759 after the Battle of Quebec, Prince Edward County (as yet unnamed) fell under British rule. After the revolt of 1775-1783, some 6000 United Empire Loyalists came to Upper Canada and it is estimated that nearly 1000 of them made there way to Prince Edward County.
In 1783 the very first U. E. Loyalist to settle in the County was Colonel Henry Young (1736- 1820) he was retired on half pay at the close of the war with a grant of 3,000 acres plus the usual quantities for members of his family. In that year he claimed the north shore of East Lake and around the lake head down to what is now known as lots 4, 5 and 6 on the south side of East Lake (this is the property of The Young House). He left his two sons on East Lake late that year and returned with 4 of his daughters the following spring; Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine and Sarah. The Colonel died at East Lake in 1820 at the age of 83.
Colonel Henry Young who was married to Marytje Fletcher. Their son, Lt. Henry Young [1768 - 1812] married to Nancy DYER [1774 - 1837] are are buried in Glenwood Cementary. Their son, George Young [1800 -1821] married Mary Platt [1803-1860] and had just one child, Reverand George Young [1821 - 1910]. He was brought up in the home of Thomas Bowerman, who married his mother, after the untimely death of his father. See "Manitoba Memories" by Rev. George Young in which he gives a brief autobiography of his boyhood in Prince Edward County. There is a Young Church (United) and a Young Street in Winnipeg, both named for our Rev. Dr. George Young.
In 1788 Capt. James Rogers UEL settled near Cherry Valley on 200 acres a small part of his land grant. His brother was Major Robert Rogers, hero and founder of "Rogers Rangers". Jame's son David Rogers represented Prince Edward in the second Parliament of Upper Canada.
Included in the list of earliest U. E. Loyalist settlers was James Blakely, who settled on the south side of East Lake prior 1800. He built a home there that is still the residence of a direct descendant. January 1800 East Lake was settled by 34 families, 19 on the south side and 15 on the north side. In 1812 Cherry Valley was given it's name by Alva Stephens who came from a village of the same name in New York State and there was a large number of wild cherry trees in the vicinity of East Lake at that time.
During the war of 1812 with the United States the Prince Edward County militia was called up and saw some action but no fighting took place on our land. In 1870 the first life saving station on the Great Lakes was set up at Salmon Point (Wicked Point). Also in that year the Athol Township Hall was built in Cherry Valley. Also, In 1870 the sloop "Carrier Dove" was built in the creek at Cherry Valley. In 1871 the Salmon Point lighthouse was built.
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Geography
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Map of Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County is located in Southern Ontario on a large irregular headland or littoral at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, just west of the head of the St. Lawrence River. This headland (officially named Prince Edward County in 1792) is surrounded on the north and east by the Bay of Quinte. As the Murray Canal now connects the bay to Lake Ontario across the only land connection, the county is technically an island.
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Climate
The county's relatively mild climate due to the influence of Lake Ontario has led to the establishment of about 50 vineyards and close to 30 wineries; as a result Prince Edward County is one of Ontario's newest designated viticultural area. The lake effect from Lake Ontario results in heavier snowfall than in neighbouring counties.
Climate data for Picton (1981−2010)
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Landscape
Indian Point of Cressy Point, easternmost point of Prince Edward County and entrance to the Bay of Quinte. Prince Edward County is an island community encompassing approximately 1,000 square kilometers (390 sq mi), with over 500 kilometers (310 mi) of shoreline with beaches and limestone rich soil.
Communities
Prince Edward County includes the population centres of Picton and Wellington and the communities of Ameliasburg, Bloomfield, Carrying Place, Cherry Valley, Consecon, Cressy, Demorestville, Fawcettville, Glenora, Hillier, Lake On The Mountain, Milford, Mountain View, Northport, Rednersville, Rosehall, Rossmore, Salmon Point, Waupoos, Waupoos Island, West Lake, Woodrous, and Yerexville.
Government
Despite the official name, Prince Edward is not a county by the standard Ontario definition — it is a single-tier municipal government with city status that handles all municipal services. The former county seat and current council hall is located at the Shire Hall in Picton. Officially the area is the smallest single-tier municipality in Ontario, consisting of the merged
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governments of the original county and the 10 former towns, villages and townships which governed the area until 1997.
Ward No. 1 Picton 2 Bloomfield 3 Wellington 4 Ameliasburgh 5 Athol 6 Hallowell 7 Hillier 8 North Marysburgh 9 South Marysburgh 10 Sophiasburgh
Vacationing
Prince Edward County has become a vacation Mecca with Sandbanks Provincial Park (world famous for camping) as the centerpiece. Many cottages are available such as those offered at Sandbanks Beach Resort. Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts are abundant and mostly occupied during the summer months.
Water Activities
PEC's main attraction is Sandbanks Provincial Park, attracting thousands of visitors on hot summer days. The numerous campgrounds throughout the County also allow many tourists to enjoy watersports such as those offered through Westlake Wakeboarding School, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and more.
Eating
Prince Edward County in recent years has become a top culinary destination. With emerging artists and wineries around every corner, there is never enough time to take in all the region has to offer. From the historic Black River Cheese Company which started operations in 1901 to the new LEED-certified, award-winning Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Factory, the ‘County’ as it is referred to, boasts of being both a tranquil and culinary destination hot spot.
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The 'County' also holds the annual Great Canadian Cheese Festival. This festival, held at the Picton Fairgrounds in June, boasts outstanding cheese-makers from all across Canada offering way more than 125 artisan cheeses for tasting and purchase. The festival also includes non-cheese related artisan foods such as, various breads and condiments, wine, cider and craft beer as well as many other offerings.
With an increasing number of cultural activities — in part due to the emigration of top artists and chefs to the area – like the "Taste" celebration or "Six Barrels for Six Chefs", the County has created a niche in the new Creative Economy. “It's yet another point of pride for Prince Edward County, which has become the gastronomic capital of Ontario — a fertile island bursting with vineyards, organic farms and a community of artists and chefs. Tucked into the "golden triangle" between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, it is the province's newest Designated Viticultural Area, which helps identify the origin of a wine and its grapes.” (Globe and Mail)
Birding
Events also include the Spring Birding Festival; Prince Edward County Authors' Festival; the County Jazz Festival, a summer event; the Prince Edward County Music Festival (a chamber music series) held on the same fall weekend as the Prince Edward County Studio and Gallery Tour; "Music at Port Milford," a summer music festival and school for string students from 12–18 years old, and an annual season of professional theatre produced by Festival Players of Prince Edward County.
Theatre
One of the few surviving art-deco movie houses in Ontario, Picton's downtown Regent Theatre, is host to a variety of plays, musicals and art movie screenings throughout the year. The professional summer theatre company, Festival Players of Prince Edward County, provide a season of theatre for adults and children in July and August. Festival Players performs at a variety of venues in The County, from artisan cheese factories to wineries to orchards and museums. A drive-in movie theatre, The Mustang, is located north-west of Picton on Route 1.
Acknowledging Famous People
County residents with established reputations in the arts include flugelhornist Guido Basso; authors Janet Lunn, J. D. Carpenter, and John Oughton; folk opera composer Suzanne Pasternak; the late poet Al Purdy; theatre director Sarah Phillips, and potter Bill Reddick.
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Education
Post secondary education
Prince Edward County is within close proximity to top educational institutions in Kingston and Belleville including, Queen’s University, the Royal Military College of Canada, St. Lawrence College and Loyalist College.
Primary and secondary education
The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board serves close to 17,000 students each day at 46 elementary and eight secondary schools. The district covers a wide geographical area of 7,221 square kilometers bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west. The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board serve students of the Roman Catholic faith. Approximately 15,000 students attend 36 elementary schools and 5 secondary schools in this school district. Sonrise Christian Academy is located at 58 Johnson St. in Picton and offers K- 8 education from a Biblical worldview to families in Prince Edward County.
Sports
Hockey
Driving south on Loyalist Highway 33 to the village of Wellington. Proudly displayed on billboards as you arrive in the small town of 1,700 — located 15 kilometers west of Picton in Prince Edward County — is ‘Home of the Dukes.’ Every season for the past dozen years the Wellington Dukes have finished at, or near the top of the II-tier league. “Parents of hockey- playing kids all over Ontario compete to send their kids to try out for the Dukes. Players aspiring for hockey scholarships to American universities, vie to play for the Dukes...”. Prince Edward Community Centre located at 375 Main Street is where the Picton Pirates Junior C Hockey Team play their home games, Nicknamed the "Patcheyes", the Picton Pirates were founded in 1989 as members of the Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League.
Picton recently won the 2011 Empire "B" Junior C Championship after beating 2nd place Amherstview Jets 4-3 in the best of 7 and 1st place and defending champions Napanee Raiders in their best of seven series 4–2. In the spring of 2013, The Pirates became just the seventh team from Eastern Ontario since the 1930s to win the Ontario Hockey Association's
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Schmalz Cup, emblematic of Junior C supremacy in the province. The Pirates defeated the Essex 73's five games to one to capture the OHA title.
Sailing
Prince Edward County is surrounded by 800 km of shoreline offering a dozen or more sheltered harbors and many facilities that cater to boating are located throughout, including full-service marinas. The County has a rich sailing history which can be discovered at Mariners Park Museum in South Marysburgh. For those interested in a broader collection of maritime material, Picton is also home to The Archives and Collections Society which offers more than fifty thousand documents on the Great Lakes and the sea, maritime history and navigation.
The Prince Edward County Yacht Club located in Picton Harbour offers a junior sailing program for children aged 10–18 using monohull dinghies which sail out into the Bay of Quinte. The non-profit West Lake Catamaran Sailing School offers a junior sailing program for children aged 11–18 using catamarans out of Wellington Harbour beside Sandbanks Provincial Park into West Lake or into Lake Ontario, depending upon weather conditions. Both programs use CYA certified instructors and successful students are granted CYA certificates.
Emergency Services
Prince Edward County is served by 1 EMS station by Hastings-Quinte EMS. Policing is provided by the Ontario Provincial Police with its detachment located in Picton.
Former municipalities
The following are former municipalities:
Ameliasburgh, named after Princess Amelia, youngest daughter of George III
Hallowell, named after Benjamin Hallowell, eminent Loyalist, formerly of Boston. He was the father-in-law of Chief Justice John Elmsley.
Hillier, organized in 1823, and named after Major George Hillier, military secretary to Sir Peregrine Maitland.
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North Marysburgh, surveyed in 1785 and settled by Loyalist veterans, some of Hessian birth. Named for Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh, one of George III's daughters.
Sophiasburgh, named for Princess Sophia, one of George III's daughters. Surveyed in 1785 and 1787, settled by Loyalists from Nova Scotia and the Mainland.
South Marysburgh, also named for Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh, one of George III's daughters.
Notable residents
Al Purdy — Canadian poet, Purdy moved to Ameliasburgh in the 1950s.
Jamie Kennedy — Canadian chef and owner and operator of Jamie Kennedy Kitchens.
Sir John A. Macdonald — First Canadian Prime Minister, lived for three years at Glenora, where his father operated a grist mill. In 1833, Macdonald returned to the Picton area to take over a law practice from his ailing cousin, Lowther P. Macpherson, who was in ill-health. During his stay here, Macdonald became the first secretary of the Prince Edward Young Men’s Society in 1834 and served as secretary of the Prince Edward District School Board. The latter position constituted his earliest experience in the field of public administration.
Gord Downie — Lead singer of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip is noted as saying during a concert in Belleville, Ontario that he has taken up occasional residence in the County.
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Explore the Taste Trail to experience Prince Edward County’s fantastic flavours! Visit local artisan shops and farmers markets to discover handcrafted preserves and locally grown goodness. Pop into a cidery, brewery, or ice-creamery for a cold treat. From pretty Pinots to cool Chardonnays, visit the wineries and taste something new. Enjoy a meal at any of the Taste Trail restaurants and see why The County was coined as Ontario’s gastronomic capital! By living and breathing an artisanal way of life, The County has redefined progress, and we can’t wait to show you how. #RealProgress #PECTasteTrail
Visitez les boutiques des artisans et les stands maraîchers de la localité pour y trouver des confitures maison et tous ces bons produits de la terre. Faites un saut à la cidrerie, à la brasserie ou au bar laitier pour vous rafraîchir avec une petite gâterie. Des attrayants pinots aux agréables chardonnays, visitez les vignobles et n’hésitez pas à essayer quelque chose de nouveau. Asseyezvous à la bonne table de l’un ou l’autre des restaurants qui jonchent la Route des Saveurs et vous verrez pourquoi le Comté est reconnu comme étant la capitale gastronomique de l’Ontario ! En embrassant un mode de vie artisanal, le Comté a su redéfinir le progrès et nous avons bien hâte de vous le montrer.
The Taste Trail is a signature program of the Food and Wine Establishments of Prince Edward County. For more information on other Food and Wine events visit:
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Art is everywhere in The County. Drive the spectacular countryside and meet the talented artists and gallery owners who make The County a beautiful place to explore, tour and unwind. With modern galleries, rustic barn studios and everything in between, the places you visit will be as diverse as the artists themselves. Explore their artistic journeys and gain insight into their original creations. Purchase a unique work of art as a keepsake of your time in The County.
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L’Art est partout dans le Comté. Il suffit de sauter dans l’auto pour parcourir une région champêtre extraordinaire et serrer la main d’artistes talentueux ou de proprios de galeries d’art qui font du Comté un endroit tout à fait magnifique à découvrir ou à visiter régulièrement pour se détendre. Des galeries modernes aux studios qui ont trouvé abri dans les granges rustiques, en passant par tout ce que vous pouvez imaginer entre les deux, les lieux à voir sont aussi variés que le sont les artistes eux- mêmes. Découvrez le cheminement artistique de ces derniers pour mieux comprendre leurs oeuvres originales. Ne ratez pas l’occasion d’acquérir un objet d’art unique pour garder en souvenir des bons moments passés dans le Comté.
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The County of Prince Edward
Coordinates: 44°00′N 77°15′WCoordinates: 44°00′N 77°15′W Country Canada Province Ontario County none (Single-tier municipality) Settled 1792 Incorporated 1998 Government • Type City • Mayor Robert Leighton Quaiff
• Federal riding Prince Edward—Hastings
• Prov. riding Prince Edward—Hastings Area[1] • Land 1,050.45 km2(405.58 sq mi) Population (2011)[1] • Total 25,258 • Density 24.0/km2 (62/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5) • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Postal Code K0K
Area code(s) 613
Website www.pecounty.on.ca
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