This was a great find. It is essentially a trailer park that rents out the cottages. It was very…read moreeasy to book. I was only looking for a small cottage for my boyfriend and I, but you can also rent larger ones for a family or a group of friends. When we arrived, the managerial staff were friendly and informative. One of the main reasons why we choose this spot was b/c they allow dogs. We booked cottage #1 that was private and right on the water. The only "complaint" (which is not really a complaint) is that it gets a lot of sun, so if you want to sit outside, you may want to bring an umbrella. There are communal areas that include a firepit, pool and playground. There is also a dock where you can bring your own boat (I think) or rent one. A lot of people go fishing. My boyfriend and I had booked a wine tour, and there was no problem with being picked up or dropped off from this location. It's a little bit far from the town of Picton. It's about a 30-40 min walk, which can be deadly in the heat. It's a very quick drive, but not easy to walk around. The studio cottage was spacious, and had everything you needed. There was a BBQ and we cooked most of our meals there. They have cable TV, which I was surprised about. It was fairly clean, and the air conditioner worked well, which was nice on the hot days. You have to bring your own bed sheets, beach towels and toiletries, but they have everything else.

Presqu'ile Provincial Park was beautiful. The tent sites are all fairly private, and the bathrooms,…read moreshowers, and water sources aren't too far away. We were disappointed that the Nature center was "closed for the season." We were also disappointed that beach swimming was closed due to high bacteria levels. We enjoyed getting ice cream cones in the camp store which was run by really helpful park staff. Our kids loved the trail that parallels the water, and it was neat to see a lighthouse up close. I will say that the mosquitoes were terrible, so don't go without an ample supply of bug spray. Also, the raccoons in this park are BOLD and cheeky. Keep your food and trash out of reach of the critters. Overall, though, it was a beautiful park.

I was an indoor kid. You know the type, I know all the sitcom theme songs, I played three…read moreinstruments, I caught Carmen Sandiego many times, etc, etc. However, I'm trying to be a more outdoor parent. 100+ days of quarantine has made me extra grateful for all of the nature at our doorstep in southern Ontario. My wee family has been exploring. I went to Presqu'ile Provincial Park on a day pass and enjoyed a short, family-friendly hike and a swim on the sandy beach. It was a lovely day! The water was warm at the end of June (miracle!) and the park is doing a wonderful job implementing social distancing. I highly recommend the daytrip. So many bonus points for the chip trucks at the entrance. Chip truck poutine is always five stars.

Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park is a Provincial park located in Prince Edward County. The park…read morehas an area of 104 hectares. Other than a viewing platform, parking area, and an illustrated sign explaining the physical structure of the eponymous lake, there are no facilities in the park aside from washrooms. It is worth a quick stop as you have a good view of the two Lakes. The water is really clear and calm and people even go for a quick dip. There are some picnic tables for a quick meal.

On one side of the road you have a lake that formed on top of a "mountain". Clear, undisturbed,…read moreserene with plaques describing its formation. On the other side of the road is a magnificent view out over the Reach where you can watch the ferry take its load from on side to the other. Especially beautiful in the fall. The restaurant is a separate thing.

We went camping at Sandbanks Provincial Park in early June. The park itself is well laid out, with…read morecomfort stations easily accessible from our campsite. The comfort stations were clean and well maintained. Our site was ok; it was perched on a hill, with stairs needed to access the site. This made going to the car for supplies a bit inconvenient. Unfortunately, we were unable to use the main beach due to thousands of minnows washed up on shore. Apparently, this is a natural phenomenon occurring from a temperature change in the water. However, we swam at Dunes Beach, which was a lovely experience. The sand was fine like powder, and the water was clean.

Love this place…read more Nice to walk around, close to nature. We visited in late September with my daughter, mom and step dad. We discovered an artwork setup by the park team right by the water and we all enjoyed making paintings. Can get super busy in the summer time, I believe the park will close once it reaches a certain capacity. See you soon, Sandbanks!

I will always compare the Sandbanks to Grand Bend located in Huron County in South Western Ontario…read more Grand Bend is a trendy little beach hot spot where Sandbanks is at a Provincial Park. Overall I am happy a beach is within 40 minutes of Belleville. The Park and beach area expand to the Sandbanks beach, and extend over to a Dune Beach. The negative is a Park pass is under $200 and parking is a challenge all summer. The beaches and amenities are beautiful and should be a go to for locals and tourists.

Love taking the ferry to the Sandbanks with my family on a hot summer day. Usually clear water…read more Depending on the day can be calm or quite wavy which is great. You can bring a cooler packed with snacks and drinks and there are receptacles to dispose of your garbage. Sea Gulls are ballsy...will come right up and eat whatever you have exposed so make sure to keep your food closed and covered. We always bring a little rubber dingy or floating mattresses to lay on.

We originally booked in advance for August 31st. However, upon checking the weather forecast prior…read moreto the 72-hour cancellation policy, it was calling for soaking rain. We decided to cancel our reservation & was easily able to do so online. We were automatically refunded what we paid. The forecast changed again & now it was saying rain ending in the morning. We decided to drive up to PEC, have lunch & play in by ear. After we finished lunch, we looked at the forecast & it said no rain for the rest of the day, so we booked it online again and then headed over. We checked in 10 minutes prior to our reservation & the three young guys there found our reservation quickly then got us on our way. They were super helpful and friendly. We had a great time on the water! Started out grey, cool & and windy, but the weather god heard our prayers, and it turned out to be a beautiful day with sunshine :) I would definitely recommend Westlake Watersports for a pontoon rental.

They've got rentals for all sorts of water sports. Get there early so that you may find a parking…read morespot. There is a floating dock where the pontoons are. They give a safety briefing and instructions upon checking in. I'd probably give more stars if I hadn't rented a pontoon elsewhere a few weeks prior to this one because the 2 stars are based on the cleanliness of the boat. The other rental cleaned their boats thoroughly to the point that there weren't any spiders nor spider webs. This boat was covered in them unfortunately.

I do love North Beach, although of course like every beach in PEC it's a nightmare in summer with…read morethe massive influx of tourists. If you pick an off-time to come, you can really enjoy some beautiful shoreline and peaceful swimming.

This beach is a great alternative to Sandbanks especially in the summer when the lineups are out of…read morecontrol. It's $14.50 for a car and there was plenty of parking and space to set your towels and beach toys. The beach and water were both spectacular on a hot August day. Highly recommended!

Full service marina at the mouth of the Trent River. Berths, fuel (g&d), pumpout. PLUS Kawartha Ice…read moreCream, yum! Beautiful park like setting in the heart of a vibrant downtown community with lots of dining and entertainment and shopping options just footsteps from your cabin.