Janna Bergeron's pollinator garden in full summer bloom in Prince Edward County, native coneflowers and bee balm
Curb Appeal Reconsidered: Do Pollinator Gardens Add Value?

For years, a naturalized garden was read as messy. That perception is shifting, and a well-designed pollinator garden is becoming an asset buyers actively want. An honest look, from our own County garden.

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Community Guides

The iconic purple barn at Closson Chase Vineyards in Hillier, Prince Edward County wine country
Living in Hillier, Ontario, A Local's Guide to PEC's Wine Country Heart

Hillier is the epicentre of Prince Edward County's wine country, limestone soil, world-class Pinot Noir, and a rural landscape transformed in a single generation. Jake Bergeron's honest local guide.

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Hidden beach on the waterfront in Wellington, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Living in Wellington, Ontario, A Local's Guide to PEC's Wine Country Village

Wellington is Prince Edward County's most charming village, heart of the wine strip, a walkable main street, and a beach on Lake Ontario. Here's the real picture on what it's like to actually live here.

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Slickers Ice Cream shop on Main Street in Bloomfield, Prince Edward County
Living in Bloomfield, Ontario, A Local's Guide to PEC's Heritage Village

Bloomfield is Prince Edward County's best-preserved Loyalist village, Victorian red brick architecture, a genuine arts scene, and farm-to-table dining on the Loyalist Parkway. Here's what it's actually like to live here.

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The Glenora ferry crossing in Prince Edward County, Ontario
Living in Picton, Ontario, A Local's Guide to PEC's Main Town

Picton is Prince Edward County's most service-rich community. From someone who grew up here, the honest picture on the town, the property market, and what it's actually like to live here year-round.

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Historic map of Prince Edward County showing Hallowell Township and Picton
Living in Hallowell, Ontario, A Local's Guide to PEC's Administrative Heart

Hallowell is Prince Edward County's administrative and cultural centre, Picton's deep harbour, Loyalist roots from 1784, heritage century homes, and the county's only working commercial port.

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Sandbanks Provincial Park dunes and Lake Ontario shoreline, Prince Edward County
Living in Athol, Sandbanks, East Lake, and PEC's Beach Country

Athol is PEC's south shore, Sandbanks Provincial Park, East Lake's Outlet Beach, Point Petre's wild coastline, and some of the most in-demand real estate in the County.

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South Bay waterfront in South Marysburgh, Prince Edward County
Living in South Marysburgh, PEC's Wild, Quiet Southeast

South Marysburgh is the County's least-developed ward, the Marysburgh Vortex, world-class birding at Prince Edward Point, and some of PEC's most private waterfront. Jake Bergeron's honest local guide.

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Rural countryside and farmland in Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Living in Ameliasburgh, Ontario, A Local's Guide to PEC's Rural Heart

Ameliasburgh is the quiet, agricultural side of Prince Edward County, big acreage, deep history, and the home Al Purdy chose. Here's the honest picture on what it's like to actually live here.

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Sophiasburgh Town Hall, Prince Edward County
Living in Sophiasburgh, PEC's Northern Gateway and Bay of Quinte Shore

Sophiasburgh is PEC's most affordable ward, Bay of Quinte waterfront at Northport, Big Island farms, the historic village of Consecon, and Loyalist roots going back to 1785.

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Lake on the Mountain perched above the Bay of Quinte, North Marysburg, Prince Edward County
Living in North Marysburg, Prince Edward County's Most Storied Ward

The free Glenora Ferry, the mysterious Lake on the Mountain, Waupoos wine and cider country, and 240 years of Loyalist history. Jake Bergeron's honest guide to buying in North Marysburg.

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All Posts

Closson Chase, one of the original Prince Edward County wineries, in Hillier wine country
Prince Edward County Wineries: A Local's Guide for 2026

A realtor's guide to the County's wine country: the best stops in Hillier, Wellington and the east end, how the region actually works, and the 2026 shakeup nobody's covering as wine country quietly changes hands.

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Reviewing real estate contracts and estate planning documents in Prince Edward County, Ontario
Why Every Ontario Property Owner Needs a Will, a Power of Attorney, and a Plan

What happens to your property in Ontario without a will or power of attorney? A realtor's honest look at estate sales, family friction, and why the paperwork matters more than most people think.

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Aerial view of Prince Edward County, Ontario countryside meeting the shoreline in summer
Prince Edward County Is Bucking Ontario's 2026 Market Trend

The provincial headlines all say soft market, waiting buyers, falling prices. The County's June numbers went the other way: sales up 27%, prices climbing, and new listings down sharply. Here's the honest breakdown of the CLAR data, and why the County moves to its own rhythm.

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Small detached guest house with a covered porch, the kind of additional dwelling unit permitted in Prince Edward County
One Property, Two Roofs: What an ADU Could Do for Your Land in PEC

Ontario just loosened the rules on adding a second unit to your property. Here's what's actually allowed in Prince Edward County, the well and septic catch nobody mentions, what it costs, and what it's really worth.

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Sunlit rows of vines in a Prince Edward County vineyard in summer
Things to Do in Prince Edward County This Summer

A local's honest guide to a perfect County summer in 2026: the festivals worth planning around, the beaches worth the early start, the live music at Base31, the wineries, and the family days that make people fall for this place.

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White Adirondack chairs on a dock overlooking a calm Ontario lake at dusk
PEC vs. Muskoka vs. Collingwood: Where Should You Buy Your Ontario Retreat?

Three of Ontario's most loved getaway markets, compared honestly by a local agent: the lifestyle, the 2026 numbers, and the trade-offs nobody puts in the brochure.

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Covered porch of a rural home in Prince Edward County, Ontario in summer
Your Summer Home Maintenance Checklist: Protect Your Investment All Season

A practical summer checklist for County and Quinte homeowners, inside and out. The small jobs now that protect your property value and save you from costly repairs later.

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Aerial view of a bungalow on acreage in Prince Edward County, Ontario
Why Pricing a Home in the County Is an Art, Not a Formula

Your brother-in-law has a number. So does the guy at the gas station. Here's why pricing a County property is genuinely harder than anywhere else, and what actually goes into getting it right.

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Bocado tapas bar, one of the best restaurants in Prince Edward County
The Best Restaurants in Prince Edward County Right Now (2026 Guide)

A local's guide to the best restaurants in Prince Edward County right now, from Spanish tapas to a Michelin chef's Italian steakhouse.

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Newly installed concrete septic tank with green lids in Prince Edward County
How to Clean Your Septic Filter, A Rural Homeowner's Guide

Most rural homeowners don't know their septic tank has a filter, or that cleaning it once a year protects a $20,000+ drain field. Here's how to do it yourself, step by step.

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Front porch of a rural Prince Edward County home with well and septic
5 Questions to Ask About a Rural Home's Well and Septic Before You Offer

Buying a rural home in Prince Edward County? Five questions to ask about the well, septic, and water quality before you make an offer, from a local REALTOR with a construction background.

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Adirondack chairs and dock on the Bay of Quinte in Prince Edward County
Buying Waterfront in PEC: What the Listing Won't Tell You

Not all PEC waterfront is equal. Learn the 4 access types, direct, deeded, Crown, and shared, and what each means for your dock rights, mortgage, and resale value.

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View from a waterfront deck overlooking the lake in Prince Edward County, Ontario
Moving from the GTA to Prince Edward County, What Nobody Tells You First

A local PEC realtor gives you the honest picture on relocating from Toronto, lifestyle shifts, what your equity buys, and the things nobody warns you about before you move.

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Couple walking hand in hand on a boardwalk through the Ontario countryside, retiring in Prince Edward County
Retiring in Prince Edward County, What You Actually Need to Know

Thinking about retiring to Prince Edward County? A local realtor gives you the real picture, lifestyle, property, healthcare, costs, and what GTA equity buys here.

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Prince Edward County vineyard in Hillier wine country
The World Just Discovered Prince Edward County. Here's What You Need to Know Before You Buy.

Condé Nast just named PEC one of the world's best destinations. Here's what the market actually looks like in 2026, what your budget buys, and honest advice from a local agent.

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Boats docked at Picton marina on the Bay of Picton, Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County Real Estate, Spring 2026 Market Overview

A look at what's moving, what's sitting, and what buyers and sellers can realistically expect heading into spring in Prince Edward County. Based on CLAR MLS data.

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Interior of a short-term accommodation suite in Prince Edward County
Running an Airbnb in Prince Edward County: What You Need to Know

PEC's Airbnb (STA) rules changed in 2022. Here's what's allowed, what's frozen, how to get licensed as a primary residence operator, and what income to realistically expect.

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Solar panels on a home in Prince Edward County, Ontario
Eco-Friendly Homes in Prince Edward County: Why This Region Is Built for It

From straw bale construction to solar and geothermal, PEC's open land, agricultural roots, and community values make it one of the best places in Ontario to build sustainably.

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Aerial view of rural land with road frontage in Prince Edward County
Buying Vacant Land in PEC: What You Need to Know Before You Offer

Wells, zoning, road access, hydro, and development permits, the things that matter most when buying raw land in Prince Edward County.

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Covered porch overlooking rural property in Prince Edward County
How to Price Your Rural Property Right the First Time

Overpricing a rural or waterfront listing is one of the most common, and costly, mistakes sellers make. Here's what the data says.

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Aerial view of property along the Bay of Quinte
Quinte West, Ontario: Where Charm Meets Adventure in Hastings County

Nestled on the western edge of the Bay of Quinte, Quinte West offers natural beauty, community spirit, and real estate value that deserves to be on your radar.

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The finished straw bale chicken coop on the Prince Edward County homestead
Straw Bale Chicken Coop, Chapter 2: Bale Raising Day

The roof is on. The slip pit is ready. Three people, one babysitter, and a very messy day of stacking clay-soaked bales on our Prince Edward County homestead.

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Jake Bergeron holding a chicken in his straw bale coop
Straw Bale Chicken Coop, Chapter 1: The Foundation

Day-old chicks cost $27.50. The coop? Over $6,000. The first chapter in building a post and beam, barn-style straw bale coop on our Prince Edward County homestead.

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86 Colliers Road cottage exterior, Prince Edward County
30 Reasons to Invest in Prince Edward County Real Estate Now

From wine country to waterfront, rising values to year-round lifestyle, 30 compelling reasons why Prince Edward County belongs in your real estate plans.

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Modern open-concept kitchen and living space in a right-sized home
When's the Best Time to Downsize?

How to time your downsize right, financially, emotionally, and practically, to get the most out of the move in Prince Edward County and the Bay of Quinte region.

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