Prince Edward County

Prince Edward County has over 800 km of bending and curving shoreline, vast marshes and wetlands and the largest freshwater dune system in the world at Sandbanks. There are also plenty of beautiful small country towns to enjoy each with excellent shops and restaurants. A long-time favourite destination for cyclists and birders, the County’s over 40+ wineries, brew companies and distilleries, are attracting foodies and oenophiles. Many establishments will ship purchases making it easy to build your craft alcohol collection.

The Loyalist Parkway Association has developed self-guided brochures for those who want to learn about the region’s early settlement over 200 years ago.

PEC’s Trail ends at Glenora where you can take a ferry to Aldophustown and continue along the Waterfront Trail through Greater Napanee.

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Trail Attributes

Distance: 55 km, Paved Roadway

Entering from Brighton/Quinte West along County Road 64, there are no shoulders and some rough road conditions
Trail Follows the Loyalist Parkway (HWY 33) which has wide paved shoulders. Caution needed since speed limit is 80 km/h. A smooth surface and scenic vistas make this a preferable route for cyclists.
Moderately hilly
Sandbanks Provincial Park is not on the Trail proper (just a 10-minute drive from Bloomfield along County Rd 12), but is definitely worth the trip

Alternative: the Millennium Trail—abandoned CN railbed has been transformed into a multi-use path. Currently ATVs are permitted on this route.

Local Maps and Connections Staging Areas Amenities and Transit Helpful Links

Links to Local Maps

County Map (PDF) — Map to roads and trails in the County including the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and Millennium Trail.

Interactive PEC Trail Map (Interactive)

Wine Map (PDF) — Guide to 35 wineries, brew companies and other culinary delights.

Arts & Taste Trail Guide (PDF) — Complete Guide with map to galleries, wineries, craft alcohol and culinary destinations.

Loyalist Parkway Map PEC (Interactive)

Visitor’s Guide to The County (PDF)

Connections

Millennium Trail — Runs along an old railway line and is a multi-use trail permitting cycling, hikers, ATV’s and snowmobiles. The surface is firm gravel thanks to investments by the Millennium Trail Committee. There are long-range plans to separate motorized-vehicular use from pedestrians and cyclists. Once accomplished, this Trail will be designated as the off-road Waterfront Trail.

Rednersville Rd (County Rd 3) — Connection between Trenton and Belleville, running along the northern shore of the County. This route runs from Carrying Place to Bay Bridge Rd, a bridge which connects the County and Belleville.