Prince Edward County Wine Tours

We had the best day for my sister's bachelorette! The wineries we visited were all fantastic and the trip was the perfect length. Chris was the highlight of the day! He went out of his way to make the day an incredible experience for us. He was very knowledgable about the area and the wineries we visited. He made sure we had fantastic photo memories and we all raved about how amazing he made the experience. Thank you Chris for a fantastic day!

A true one of a kind experience.We started our tour with PEC Wine Tours by being picked up at Huff Estates- a beautiful winery with amazing wood fired pizzas. I was very excited when I saw the air conditioned van pull up and was greeted by a friendly driver, Cathie. We hopped in and headed to the first winery.I was a bit confused when the van started to slow down and pull into a property that reminded me of an upper-middle class, suburban house in Vaughn. Cathie let us know that this was not in fact the home of my dentist Dr. Gallant, but our first stop on our wine tour- Sugarbush winery. We pulled up to their literal front lawn, facing a garage renovation currently being worked on- on a Sunday. Through the sounds of hammering, Cathie let us know that they actually ferment the wines in their basement- right in between their lazy boy couch, and their kids prom pictures. As I got off the bus I thought I had accidentally brought an expired tuna sandwich in my purse, but the wretched smell in the air was actually the fish emulsion sprayed on the grapes likely 2 minutes before our arrival. The wine was ok, but clearly this was some kind of biased choice as our tour guide knew the family well.Our second stop was Traynor. This spot lovely with some very unique wines, a great vibe, and lively staff. Would go there again.The last stop, was a truly unbelievable experience. I lived in a trailer for a month during 2020, but this place gave me trailer park vibes like I’ve never felt before. Imagine 2002 clip art graphics meets road stop diner attached to a gas station. Their sign looked as though this place had been abandoned for at least two decades, but it was in fact a functioning winery- Hardwood winery. We got off the bus to find not another heartbeat in a 10 mile radius. The post apocalyptic vibes carried through with the bird-cannons- multiple machines spread around the winery (right beside the tasting area) that emit about 15, near identical gunshot sounds every 10 minutes to scare off birds from the crops. We started with a food “pairing”, a small plate with 3 round brown objects (food I was told) covered In plastic wrap. We were immediately served 3 wines in such a fast pace, I was transported back to taking shots in my dorm room. After downing 3 wines in 45 seconds, I went over to the bathrooms- a port-a-potty with 0.14 ply toilet paper, no mirror or soap, and a cracked sink repaired with Elmer’s glue.Overall for almost $150 per person, I expected to have a lovely tour of 3 winery’s that had a vibe somewhat reminiscent of “vacation”. Not one location had a toilet connected to sewage, a properly shaded tasting area, or more than 2 other customers having tastings (strange for a Sunday afternoon in August). I don’t consider myself an extravagant person. I live on a farm and was hoping for a nice day out at wineries with pretty scenery, a nice tasting area designed for tourists, and a welcoming atmosphere- I don’t think I got any of that. Overall I would not recommend this company, as two out of the three wineries were not worth my time or money. The photos attached are of the entrances to the wineries.Our driver also made two questionable remarks that seemed unprofessional…1. That she refused to drive the two upper scale vehicles in the companies roster because she “didn’t want to be associated with those kinds of people”? I’m assuming she meant those customers who pay her salary?2. She mentioned multiple times how much she dislikes bachelorette parties. I’m assuming women who are just trying to enjoy a vacation, and who also pay the majority of her salary.

Something went terribly wrong with our wine tour. The website, as you would expect from a wine tour company, promised good wine and nice ambiance at three select wineries. We’re not sure if the tour guide gets to pick their own route, but our tour was certainly not what was advertised. The first winery was Sugarbush. When you pull up it looks like a suburb mansion on a large lawn, and the garage was under construction so there were constructions materials everywhere. I felt like I was going to a family friends suburban pool party, not a PEC winery. The wine was good, but I was immediately taken out of the experience by feeling like I was in someone’s backyard. The next winery was Traynor, and it was great. Cool wines, a yummy slushy, and a nice patio and ambiance. This was what I was expecting! Delicious and funky orange wines. So I had high hopes for the last stop, thinking the first winery was a fluke. And then. We pull into Harwood Estate Winery. It felt like we arrived at the wrong location. Now I have no problem with hardy, working farms - I live in rural Ontario - but a wine tour promises a curated experience. The first thing you see when you pull up is wooden structures, tractor trailers, sheds, and many plastic tanks. It felt like we had gotten lost and had to pull into a working farm to ask for directions. The back patio was no better - a graveled area facing a trailer, and bird banger gunshots firing every few minutes. Again, serves a purpose as a working farm but why was a tour brought here!? There is so much this area has to offer, and I really felt robbed. I wanted to support places that put effort into the ambiance and atmosphere, and where I could have a fun little escape. That was what was promised, and unfortunately I left very disappointed. I want to understand if this was up to Wine Tour standards, or if this was due to a tour guides poor judgment. There was also no one teaching us about how to drink and appreciate wine. I could have planned a better wine route. Would not recommend

We booked PEC Wine Tours with our lovely guide, Troy who was absolutely amazing! We were a group of 8. He made sure everything was perfect. He provided us with tons of knowledge and ensured we were comfortable at each place at all times. We went for a bachelorette and one of the girls is pregnant, he made sure he had non-alcoholic options for her which was super sweet. The wineries were great too! We all HIGHLY recommend Troy and PEC Wine Tours!!

We had a fabulous time on the half day tour! We were with a group of four and another paid. Nick, our driver and guide, was personable and gave us an overview about the region. I didn’t know the PEC wine is only 25 years old! We visited three wineries. I believe previously you visited four but due to gas prices we visited three for an hour: Harwood, Traynor and Sugarbush. They were all different and a nice selection for the afternoon. Nick made sure to get each group on our tour a box for our purchases. He also gave us a water during the ride. The bus was quite comfortable. I would recommend for a relaxed tour knowing you have a ride.

The best way to describe our experience with Cathie is INCREDIBLE!! This trip was planned as a random girls adventure and having a tour guide like Cathie made it memorable in a way that we could never forget. She was personable and supportive; she made sure to keep us safe and happy, took care of our belongings, filled us with joy and laughter, and was the best photographer ever! We fully intend on doing a trip like this again, and Cathie will be on the top of our list to book with. We are so grateful and so blessed to have had an amazing guide like her! THANK YOU CATHIE!!

We used PEC wine tours for a bachelorette party this weekend and had a blast! The picked us up at our Air BnB and dropped us off at our restaurant. Troy was phenomenal by providing a fun experience for all! He brought a cooler of non alcoholic beverages for our non drinkers, played our music, and took great photos. He was super personable and had great report with all the winery staff. We went to 4 wineries with great selection of wines at each stop. 10/10 would recommend!!

I worked with PEC wine tours to plan a Bachelorette party. Everyone was great to work with when planning the itinerary - quick responses and very helpful. Raymon, our guide for the day, was incredible. The experience was so special and I will happily book again in the future.

This review is long overdue! I did wine tour with my best friend this past summer and it was beyond amazing! Cathie was our guide. She was fun and entertaining pretty much one of the gang by the end of the tour. I would highly recommend these tours to anyone looking for a relaxing day of vineyard hoping with good company.

This is a great experience..Picked by our driver Chris, and driven on a tour of 3 wineries and a Cidery. Brown bag lunch in the Limo, and wonderful conversation about the places we were visiting. Chris was extremely knowledgeable both about local winery history but also the art of wine making and the vines that produce these wines.. Chris was taken back to know we owned the Picton Railway clock from 1857 and the closing down in 1985. Nice to return some history to him. Fully enjoyed our afternoon, tasted some wonderful samples of local wine and Cider, so purchased a few bottles along the way.. Highly recommend the experiences.