Lauren Richards
Contributing Writer
Lauren Richards's articles
Prince Edward County has a new kid in town offering waterfront amenities
The Claramount Club, within the Port Picton development on Picton Harbour, is set to open this November with hotel rooms, a fitness facility, two restaurants, a bakery and more.
Published: Wednesday 19th November 2025
13 Reasons to visit Prince Edward County this autumn
From comforting meals and winery harvests to live music and pumpkin parades, here’s why fall is the perfect time to escape to Prince Edward County.
Published: Wednesday 10th September 2025
A special dining experience at The Grange of Prince Edward
Renowned chef David McMillan returns to The County for a countryside feast at The Grange of Prince Edward Winery.
Published: Tuesday 29th July 2025
Closson Chase was one of the first wineries in P.E.C.
Well-known for its big, purple barn and incredible wine, Closson Chase Vineyards was one of the first wineries to put Prince Edward County on the map.
Published: Friday 9th May 2025
Take a culinary spring break in Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County’s beloved local food celebration, Countylicious is back from Thursday March 27 to Sunday April 13, plus there's a new gourmet takeout spot and The Royal hosts a wellness weekend.
Published: Wednesday 26th March 2025
What's on in Prince Edward County this August
Pining for an escape from Toronto? Perhaps this rundown of events, concerts and new restaurant openings in The County will entice you.
Published: Tuesday 30th July 2024
Bocado in Picton is worth travelling for
With a former Toronto chef at the helm, Bocado in Picton is a Spanish tapas restaurant worth planning a whole Prince Edward County weekend around.
Published: Friday 10th May 2024
Base31 has a stacked summer concert lineup
Base31, the former airforce base turned entertainment mecca in Prince Edward County, has just announced their big name summer entertainment line-up and they are punching above their weight again.
Saturday 1 June 2024 - Sunday 30 June 2024
The reinvention of The Royal Hotel in Picton and why it was b'shert
We sit down with Sol Korngold, one of the driving forces behind the nine-year renovation of The Royal Hotel in Prince Edward County, to find out the ups and downs and why it was always meant to be.
Published: Monday 4th December 2023
Why you need to check out Base31 in Prince Edward County
A new cultural destination and arts hub, Base31 sits on the site of a former 70-acre WWII air training base in Picton, Ontario. Check out their lineup of fall events on your next visit to The County.