Prince Edward County, Ontario - shoot location advice

[vartkes]

I am planning a week long shoot in Prince Edward County in Ontario this year, mid-May. It is my first trip to the area. I am looking for advice & suggestions locations to shoot, when to shoot, what shoot opportunities there might be. I thank for input from all those members that have gone to this area before me.

[Christopher Sanderson]

Sandbanks Provincial Park is good for sand dunes and beach. The beach near Consecon is also worthwhile
Look at the 'Dunes & Marshes' video in Luminous Landscape Video Journal #3 - all shot in the County

The north side of the county is great for reed-filled marshes
There are beautiful vineyards & orchards in the village of Waupoos on the S. Side
There are also rather bleak, flat rocky areas in the SW which are worthwhile in the right light
With a week to fill, you may enjoy visiting some of the wineries scattered across the County.

[Kenneth Sky]

Don't forget that's the best time for bird sightings. Early in May the trees are not leafed out - just buds with sap that attract insects. As the birds have just crossed Lake Ontario, the are feeding and mating.

[Robert Roaldi]

Not photography related, but several of the wineries have on-site restaurants that are usually very good. You might as well sit out the lunch hour in style. A google search will tell you which ones have on-site restaurants and on what days they are open. Also, Picton has a good selection of places to eat.

[LesPalenik]

May Activities in Prince Edward County

Hike for Hospice , Sunday May 1
Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Tournament , May 7 & 8
Bloomfield Fishing Derby Saturday May 7
One for the Ladies Zumbathon , Saturday May 7
Mother's Day Nature Walk , Sunday May 8
Rocky Horror Show , May 12-14
Quarter Moon Coffee House (open mic), Thursdays May 12 & 26
Terroir Wine & Farmers Market , May 14
Spring Birding Festival , May 14,15 & 21-23
Flight of the Butterflies , Wed. May 18
Big Sugar , Friday May 20
Welcome Weekend – Passport to History! May 21 & 22
Wellington Market opens for the season Saturday May 21
Armdrop Drag Racing Saturday May 21
River Walk , Saturday May 21
Victoria Day holiday, Monday May 23
Quinte’s Isle Bluegrass Celebration , May 26-29
Terroir Run , May 27 & 28
Milford Market opens for the season Saturday May 28