Fine foodie heaven lies four hours west of Montreal in glorious Prince
Edward County. Along its Taste Trail youll find high-tech vineyards,
fine inns, artisanal cheese and fresh veggies fit for royalty.
sleep
Set
in a yellow colonial mansion, the romantic Claramount
Inn & Spa is filled with fine French antiques, cozy nooks and a
92-degree salt-water pool. Our lovely nautical-themed suite was massive
with skylights, crisp sheets and pretty views of Picton Bay (rooms from
$175). 97 Bridge St., Picton, 1-800-679-7756, www.claramountinn.com
eat
At the Claramounts Claras dining room, chef
Kelly Attwell creates seasonal fare with whatever is fresh. We love the
Asian twists like ghee seared chicken and Great Lakes perch with wasabi
aioli, and how the beets in our creamy cumin soup were grown in the Inns
garden. Do book a table on the wraparound porch.
spa
With aquatic massages in the pool and beer
pedicures for boys, the Claramount
Spa has an endless menu of forward thinking treatments. During our
LomiLomi ($105) massage we listened to tribal tunes while a
Hawaian-trained therapist worked us over with deep breathing and long
sweeping movements. Aloha!
drink
One of the oldest wineries in PEC, Huff
Estates produces great vintages using traditional French techniques in a
high-tech facility (the barrel cellar is gravity-fed). We adored the 2008
Riesling Off-Dry ($18) with notes of caramel and peach. On your way
out stop at the winerys on-site Oeno Gallery for a peek at local
contemporary art. Huff Estates Winery, 2274 County Rd. 1, Bloomfield,
613-393-5802, www.huffestates.com
do
Youll find dairy delight at the wind-powered Fifth
Town Artisan Cheese Co. Over 26 varieties of cow, goat and sheep
cheeses are handmade in a LEED rated building, then beautifully aged in
subterranean caves. We mooed over the creamy Rose Haus with Chardonnay
and baahed at the tangy Lemon Fetish with red fife flour rind. 4309
County Rd. #8, R.R. 4, Picton, 613-476-5755, www.fifthtown.ca
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