Prince Edward County Moments – Experience the County through stories, photo tours and watercolour art

Misadventures with horses

In my youth, horses held an enchanted place. My days were often spent sketching their graceful forms and my nights...

Whimsy and wit: Celebrating the County’s quirky charms

County humour is a joyful nod to life's quirks and a toast to our shared island experience. In the County,...

From history to revival: County’s barns find new life

Barns stand as enduring witnesses to our history, embodying tales of generations long gone. Whether weathered or still standing strong,...

How to speak “County”

Did you know that County folks have their own rendition of the English language? Given its island status, Prince Edward...

Cow tipping – myth or fact?

Is cow tipping an urban legend? Have you ever tried to tip over a cow? Cow tipping, the supposed pastime...

Beneath the boughs of hope: The legend of the Wishing Tree

"I Wish Upon a Tree" - The tale of the County's magical landmark Long ago, in the heart of Prince...

From Hessian soldier to County pioneer: The legacy of Conrad Bongard

Through the twists and turns of fate, Conrad Bongard left an indelible mark on Prince Edward County. Life plans Interrupted...

Hidden nobility: The mystique of the Saxony Brothers

After nearly four decades of friendship with the enigmatic Saxony brothers, their mysterious aristocratic heritage was revealed, shedding light on...

Winters we want to forget — but can’t !

County long-timers have endured some of the worst snowstorms on record – and they're still talking about it. Snowbound Memories:...

Law and Disorder

The reading of the Riot Act at the Picton Fair in 1969 was one of the most exciting events ever...

Ghosts and Graveyards

The County is rich with tales of haunted places, weaving a chilling tapestry that extends from cemeteries to castles. Whether...

Vanishing landmarks: The lost castles of Picton

In the not-so-distant past, Picton boasted two castles, both commanding views of Picton Harbour. These structures stood as significant architectural...

Rescued by destiny: A love story anchored in history

Our family's journey came together in the summer of 1972, completing a circle that had started almost a century before...

Lurking in the depths: The lore and reality of lake monsters

The allure of lake monster tales has always captured my imagination, a fascination likely stemming from my residence on an...

From helm to harvest: Captain Bill’s risky business

Captain Bill stood as a venturesome mariner in the golden era of sail and steam. Known familiarly as Captain Bill...

Escape and return: Navigating the island lifestyle

Gord Downie immortalized the County's Glenora Ferry with these lyrics to Bobcaygeon "where I saw the constellations reveal themselves one...

Kilts and courage: Highlanders in the New World

Did you ever imagine that the bold Highlanders, donning their kilts, were some of the earliest European pioneers in Prince...