The 10 Best Free Things to do in Wellington, Prince Edward County

An open air market in the heart of Wellington, Prince Edward County. Enjoy the shore of Lake Ontario while shopping for locally grown and made goods. Open every Saturday from May long-weekend until Thanksgiving long-weekend from 8am to 1pm. A perfect setting for families, we are located right next to the popular Wellington park, a great place for kids to play while parents shop.

By Chadsey's Cairns winery is located on a 200-year-old farm settled by James and Maria Chadsey in 1809. Fruit has been grown on the property from its earliest days, apples, later cherries and raspberries and now grapes. Entering the property you park beside the pioneer cemetery and walk back in time to the Apple House (circa 1855) Tasting Room and wine store located behind four magnificent barns that overlook Lake Ontario.Mature maples and lilacs border the Apple House vineyard and you can enjoy the bucolic splendour sampling your wine on the deck nestled into the vineyard.Eight different vinifera wines are grown here. Some of the first planted in the County,and most of them representing the first commercial offerings of fine wines from PEC in 2002 and 2003.You can rent the 5 bedroom farmhouse beside the winery any time of the year and use it as your base to explore "the County". Full descriptions of the hundred-year-old house, with rates and occupancy calendars can be accessed through the By Chadsey's Cairns facebook page.No matter the time of year there are reasons to visit the location, for Maple in the County, Countylicious, Terroir, TASTE, the Jazz Festival, Studio Touring, Pumpkinfest, Wassail or chilling in the Christmas holidays and winter solstice. Picking parties at By Chadsey's Cairns are a great way to spend an October Saturday.Vida and Richard also host concerts in the barn for their customers and friends, barn dances, readings etc.

Open daily, you are invited to sample from a rotating list of Rosehall Run’s award-winning County-grown and produced wines including chardonnay, pinot noir, riesling and sparkling wine. Whether enjoying the convivial atmosphere of our busy tasting bar, taking time to relax with a glass of wine in our vineyard picnic area or experiencing a one-on-one with winemaker Dan Sullivan, a visit to Rosehall Run will be a highlight of your Prince Edward County wine tour. A truly impressive winery, “Rosehall Run makes some of the best-value wines in the County” according to Globe and Mail wine critic Beppi Crosariol. Founded in 2000 by Dan Sullivan, a widely respected and critically acclaimed winemaker, Rosehall Run has contributed in many ways to raising the profile of Ontario’s thriving wine community. Rosehall Run was awarded a Gold Medal at the Canadian Wine Awards, for its Estate-grown Pinot Noir, making it the most highly praised Pinot Noir in Ontario. We look forward to your visit!

The County’s largest portfolio of unique premium wines made by Master Winemaker and Wine Judge, Richard Karlo. Chardonnay CHOA, Lake on the Mountain Riesling, Frontenac Gris Rosé, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Quintus - the 5 Bordeaux blend, The 5th Element - 100% Petit Verdot, Port~style wines ~ VanAlstine Port and VanAlstine White. 93 acres with North America’s largest Dry Stone bridge, Loft Gallery of oil painter, Sherry Martin. Tastings in 1845 post & beam barn, on covered sundeck or picnic at North America’s Largest Dry Stone bridge. Wine by the glass can be enjoyed anywhere on the 93 acres accept the parking lot.

The Armstrong Glassworks is located in the beautiful village of Wellington along the shores of Lake Ontario. The Glassworks is housed in a former Feed Mill dating back to the early 1900’s. As of January 2008, our viewing area will allow visitors to watch Mark if he is blowing glass. Please call ahead to check Mark’s schedule. Demonstrations for groups of 10 or more can be arranged.

A locally owned and operated general store and coffee shop in the heart of Wellington. We carry a wide selection of products from bulk candy, toys, housewares and more. Come explore our wide selection of locally made goods or pick up supplies for your picnic at the Sandbanks. Lots to see and the best coffee in the County!