A beloved and widespread native vacation vacation spot in Ontario has been named one of the best places in the world to eat in 2026.
In a global list launched by Condé Nast Traveler in Dec. 2025, Prince Edward County was featured as the solely Canadian spot.
Known as one of Ontario’s “most treasured holiday spots,” the honour follows Prince Edward County additionally being acknowledged on the journal’s list of the best places to go in 2026.
On the record of the prime locations to eat, Prince Edward County is in the firm of different worldwide spots, together with Boston in the United States, Crete in Greece, Fès in Morocco and Medellín in Columbia.
“The year 2026 will be when the world catches up with what Canadians have known for quite some time — that the County, as locals call it, is the perfect long-weekend getaway for just about anyone but especially for those who love food and wine,” in accordance to Condé Nast Traveler.
“Conveniently positioned between the cities of Toronto and Montreal, Prince Edward County has been quietly simmering for decades — first attracting winemakers and farmers and then vacationers drawn to the sweeping sand dunes of Sandbanks Provincial Park. In recent years chefs have followed, creating a dining scene larger and far more bountiful than the 35,500-person population of the county would suggest.”
Start at one of the greater than 40 wineries in the county. Take a visit to vineyards like Traynor Vineyard, Closson Chase Vineyards, The Grange of Prince Edward Winery and Hinterland Wine Company to get a style of the space’s grapes.
But other than the wineries, Prince Edward County has additionally seen a “new wave of restaurants” to discover. Be positive to slot in a while for a meal at Bocado, Onesta, or Theia, the place a former Toronto chef is creating “local, produce-driven takes on Italian, Spanish, and French cuisine,” in accordance to the publication.
The clam pizza at Darlings, cochinita-style pork tacos at La Condesa, and a seasonal fruit pastry at PECish Baking Co. are additionally beneficial by the journal, together with eating places like Sujeo and Luso Bites.
“As in the case of many wine-centric regions, fine dining isn’t the focus here — the vibe is far more relaxed and casual,” in accordance to Condé Nast Traveler.
“This is food on a level you’d find in any big city but with no chip on its shoulder. These restaurants are warm, welcoming, inclusive, and inherently Canadian. And their restaurants are the kind of places where, after one visit, you’ll feel like family.”
Another spot to try is The Royal Hotel, which even have a farm for excursions. The Royal, positioned in Picton, holds a Michelin Key. So, for those who’re searching for someplace to keep in your journey, this may simply be the place.
As the county’s largest community, Picton is brimming with regionally owned espresso retailers, an outdated theatre, eating places, artwork galleries and boutique inns.
But it’s about extra than simply the meals and wine in Prince Edward County. For those that plan to go to as soon as the climate warms up, there are some fairly epic seashores to try in the space.
Over at Sandbanks Provincial Park, its three seashores have been ranked amongst the best in Canada. It’s additionally dwelling to the largest freshwater baymouth barrier dune formation in the world.
To escape the crowds at this widespread spot, North Beach Provincial Park has two places to swim, with 1,200 metres of sandy seashore dealing with Lake Ontario and one other 800 metres of seashore on North Bay.
The 46-kilometre-long Millennium Trail, which winds via Picton, Wellington and Consecon, can be close by to hike via the space’s beautiful pure scenes. In the winter, guests can even snowshoe alongside this path.
But whether or not you’re headed to the county for the wine and meals, the nature or simply to escape from the hustle and bustle, comfortable exploring!