Waupoos is probably best known for its orchards and wineries, but there is much more to be found here as you will soon discover. Visitor's can use the top menu to go directly to members web sites or you will find a link to a selection of pictures of the member business within the index page.

Waupoos is located on the East coast of Prince Edward County on the Northeast shore of Lake Ontario on Prince Edward Bay, a short 15 minutes drive from Picton going East along County Road 8.

From the Stop Sign on Main Street take Bridge Street, which at the bottom of the hill turns into Union Street on the right, which later becomes County Road 8. You will pass the Court House and Bird City at the foot of Macauley Mountain. Watch for wild rabbits on the road for the name Waupoos is an Indian word for "Wild Rabbit". Bypassing County Roads 17 and 13 the area called Waupoos starts where Cty.Rd.13 meets Cty.Rd.8 and it covers roughly 10 kilometers encompassing the Rose House Museum to the East.

We will start our tour where County Rd. 13 from Black Creek joins County Rd.8. As you wind down the picturesque road the first stop is Heritage Pots a pottery studio where you can watch the artist at work and perhaps purchase a locally made work of art. The potter, Guin Moriz, is an art historian and painter turned potter, whose interest in the area's history is reflected in her work. Apart from purely functional posts, such as mugs, bowls and casseroles, Guin produces unique relief works in clay with scenes from the County.

If you are interested in spending the night in the area there are a number of B and B's such as A Point of View (613) 476 1596 which fronts on Smith's Bay and is reached by turning on to Smith's Bay Road, The Sniders have a wonderful location and expansive grounds that will make your stay peaceful and pleasant. More images of A Point of View here or visit their web site.

Down the hill and across the creek on McKenzie Lane, a short road extending to Smiths Bay is Cindy's Bed and Breakfast. The quaint get-a-way is on the shore and features a full country breakfast.
Visit Cindy's web site here.

Further down Cty.Rd.8 - after negotiating a couple of hairpin curves - you will come to the Duke of Marysburgh (613) 476 8991, the area's pub, located in the midst of orchards. With its screened outdoor patio and cozy interior complete with pine floors it offers the atmosphere of an English country inn. Built in the 1940's the building originally served as a general store. During the summer months Innkeeper Vas coordinates live music for your pleasure. The Duke of Marysburgh offers a great selection of imported beers and local cider as well as continental type home cooked meals. The proprietors Chris and Vas DeSilva have welcomed visitors and locals since 1986. Stop by their web site for more on the music festivals or just to purchase a CD.

Waupoos Marina (613) 476 2926 is home port for many substantial cruising ports and a favorite destination for Lake Ontario cruisers. The clean deep water is perfect for swimming and fishing. A visit allows you to explore the considerable facility and talk to boaters from near and often far. Some charter boats are available and there are facilities for the kids, plus a small coffee shop and store. And during the summer months numerous special events are held for the yachting community and visitors alike.
[Visit their web site here.]

Cruising Canada host's of one of Canada's largest boating web sites www.cruising.ca and are live-aboard residents of the marina. Their Cruising Guides offer the visitor sailing directions and navigation information with extensive photography of both en-route and ashore at the destination. If you visit Waupoos Marina make certain that you take a few minutes to browse the selection of greeting cards and limited edition prints from Ontario's waterways and beyond.
Check out the Ontario Waterways Guides here.

The Blueberry Patch is located just around the corner from Roc 8, on 38 as you head for the Marina. You can find farm fresh berries and apples and pick your own in season.

The Marysburgh Community Center presents numerous local events, and you are invited to visit and catch the social flavor of the County by enjoying one of the public events posted on a roadside sign in front of the center. The Canada Day celebration is always a winner with truly County style entertainment. And don't miss the free Concerts in the Park during July and August.

For a list of events please check this page.

If you fancy some nice fresh lamb for dinner don't miss the opportunity to visit the Sheep Ranch Hainui Farms which is just North of the Community Center. Bob Fegal maintains a large flock of sheep not only on the property on the mainland, but he also keeps a very large flock on Waupoos Island during the summer. It is an unforgettable sight to watch the flock being brought back from the island in the Fall and led down the road by the sheep dogs.

If you are an art lover Frank de laRoche, sculptor has his LaDeDah Studio at 3252 County Road 8, phone 476 6736. Frank is a local sculptor working with stone, metal, bronze, concrete and rare wood. Open by chance or by appointment he is always an interesting stop.
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Proceeding further down County Road 8 Orchard Coast Farms is a 125-acre property fronting on Lake Ontario in the hamlet of Waupoos. The farm which is both a food producer and tourism operator can provide visitors with the opportunity to see and experience the best of life in the County. 25.000 trees produce 25 different varieties of apples, and every fall the orchards are open for pick-your-own customers. Starting in the Spring of 2005 the farm will be producing maple syrup from its 2000 plus maple trees.

The Apple Dabble Farm (613) 476 5142 has a roadside stand and offers a variety of apples, fresh vegetables,cider, jams & pickles. they are open daily from September untill November.

http://www.waupooswinery.com/

Waupoos Estates Winery, the first vineyard and winery in the modern day County started operations in 2001. Offering a variety of well-balanced , aromatic wines, they are proud to be considered pioneers in the industry. The building, housing the winery, created from natural limestone, with its charming boutique, is sure to become an important landmark in the area. If you enjoy Continental cousine visit the winery's beautiful fully licensed lakeside restaurant with inside or patio dining at your pleasure. Reservations are required and can be made by fax or by phone, or while you are shopping in the boutique.

County Cider Company

The County Cider Company is a Canadian estate winery specializing in hard ciders. (In North America, hard cider is fresh sweet cider that has been fermented.) We produce high quality sparkling ciders as well as wines, both made primarily from apples grown on our farm in Waupoos. Cider making is a year-round operation that begins in the orchards every spring with the apple blossoms and continues throughout the growing and picking seasons. Grant Howes, the "Cider Master", believes that 95 percent of the quality of our ciders is the result of the care taken in growing our apples. After pressing the late-harvest apples and carefully blending the juices, a slow fermentation period begins.

The Rose House Museum This simple farmhouse has survived since the early 1800's with relatively few alterations, inhabited by 5 generations of the Rose family. According to tradition Peter Rose salvaged timber from the Lutheran Church built by the first German settlers to Marysburgh, when he erected his frame house. The house now operates as a community museum depicting rural life in the area.

The collection is rich in family heirlooms, and generous donations from the community have ensured that the house is full of treasures. The winter kitchen with its cook stove and summer kitchen with an open hearth are comfortable rooms that make visitors feel at home. Displays in the drive shed represent village trades, and the outbuildings focus on the history of the apple and hop industry. Hours: Weekends only May, June and September, July and August: Thursday - Monday 10am - 4:30 pm. Admission by donation

Local Lore

Waupoos was originally settled as part of Marysburgh Settlement in 1783. The first council met in Milford 1850 and Division Court was held at Bongards Corner. Waupoos has a long and interesting history full of colorful characters and escapades. Many of the stories are linked to its relatively remote coastline and lying far from the mainstream of commerce. Its background as an agricultural center with it's own cannery enabled the farmers to sell their crops locally until 20 (verify) years ago when the cannery closed and was purchased by the current marina.

Many stories take place in the early 1900's when the lake was a key transportation link. In the days when "King Cole" owned Main Duck Island, situated almost on the international boundary mid lake Ontario. American prohibition made smuggling lucrative pastime. Local lore recounts one occasion when the fed's planned a raid on Main Duck Island to catch the smugglers in the act. But a tip off led to the entire booze stockpile being moved from the Main Duck Island to Waupoos where a human chain transported the liquor from the shore to a Waupoos barn until the Fed's had come and gone.

Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce Web Site