Photograph by Dave Hill Photography

Celebrate the majestic autumn in Prince Edward County. Come for a gastronomic adventure, renowned drink and arts and culture, stay for the beautiful pastoral scenery and break from the everyday. This season, you are invited to relax on this beautiful island – fine accommodation and events beckon you to see, hear and taste all that Prince Edward County has to offer.

See the County: Plan a visit around the renowned Prince Edward County Studio Tour. Occurring Friday to Sunday, September 16, 17, 18, 2011, from 10am to 5pm this tour is one of the longest running and most diverse Studio Tours in Ontario. This annual juried event offers the opportunity to meet many of the County’s finest artists. Watch them working in their studios and discuss their techniques and materials – then enjoy award-winning wines, restaurants and accommodations. For further information call the Prince Edward County Arts Council at 613-476-7901 x 214, or email: pecartscouncil@bellnet.ca or visit www.pecstudiotour.com

Hear the County: The Prince Edward County Music Festival provides a unique and exciting artistic experience by featuring the works of a living composer along with works from other eras and genres. The performances in the acoustically superb St. Mary Magdalene Church, the charming Waring Hall, and the inspiring Oeno Gallery are designed to delight a broad spectrum of musical tastes, while providing a unique window into the world of Canada’s most original composers.

The Prince Edward County Music Festival takes place from September 16-24, 2011 under the artistic direction of acclaimed Canadian pianist Stéphane Lemelin. Please see www.pecmusicfestival.com for listings of all the classical performances to take part in.

Taste the County: Named a Top 100 Festival by Festivals & Events Ontario, Prince Edward County’s annual epicurean experience, TASTE! a celebration of Regional Cuisine is preparing for its 10th year. Featuring the finest regional wines, beers, ciders, artisanal products and cuisine under one roof and surrounded by the pristine pastoral beauty of Prince Edward County, TASTE! promises to be a sell-out event.

This year there are over 60 booths — 19 restaurants and 8 specialty food providers with 20 wineries pouring over 60 wines from the Prince Edward County DVA (Ontario’s newest Designated Viticultural Area. Set against the backdrop of Picton’s historic Crystal Palace, 2000 people are expected to attend the event from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, September 24th. Come for the event, or stay for the weekend and enjoy a host of week-long programming. Visit www.tastecelebration.ca for more information on the event; for information on accommodation packages visit www.visitpec.ca