deltadeliquent

Anyone here living in Prince Edward County that would be willing to chat about it with me?
I am thinking of moving there, and would like a personal view of the area.
Thanks

Tangram

Visited there not lived, I believe there are a few people on here who do. Rural.

deltadeliquent

My husband and I moved to a remote island in BC last year from the UK.
I absolutely hate it, loathe it. Hippies and rain. I am bored out of my mind...
We are way too remote.
I have finally gotten my husband to think about other places. I am originally an American from the East Coast, and I think PEC looks a lot like New England. Plus it's loyalist country!
So, I am looking for someone who is familiar with the area to have a conversation with about what it's like to live there. Rural, yes, but not bush country. History, art, and people. Did I say people? (There are people there?)
Any takers?

bats

Lovely, rural, arty, good cake, full of tourists. Picton seems a good place to live. We live about 90 mins from there and visit.

deltadeliquent

What are the people like? Are they clique-y? Are they friendly to newcomers?
Is there enough of a society there for a retired woman or part time artist to find friends and culture? Places to eat, grocery stores and movies, churches and general town like stuff to do?
Is Toronto or Montreal doable as a day or overnight trip?

But my husband can stay at home and chop wood and do that manly man stuff in the woods?

Kayaking, boating, cycling (bikes?)
Is the snow terrible?

I guess I am hoping for a viable community that one can carve out a niche and enjoy life. Cortes, where we are now is like living in Alaska during the ice age. Except with old hippies!

Would a visit in winter be counter productive? Nothing open?

Siouxie

The poster above you (bats) is a rather good artist, so you are talking to the right person.

dbd33

I went there once, to buy chickens. It was a bit far for a day but I started out an hour north of Toronto. I'd say that, from PEC, Toronto or Montreal would both be a bit far for a pleasure day trip but easily done with an overnight stay. I would think that either could be reached in a relaxed manner by train from Kingston.

Oink

Why not move to southern Connecticut? Nice towns, nice communities and near NYC if you want decent shopping, so HID says.

deltadeliquent

My husband is in love with Canada. ( Im also Canadian) And the healthcare thing is expensive and complicated.

Oink

What about Bowen Island or West Vancouver? Won't be cold in winter and you can go downtown to Vancouver and stay in a nice hotel for a girly weekend when you want. I'm probably not helping.

bats

I would say yes to everything really. No idea about the snow but it's by the lake so is milder than here. There are artist groups with paint out days, oppotunities for exhibits. One artist from there comes to the same painting class as i do. What is your medium and subject matter?

There's easy access to Kingston and Ottawa, day trips to the USA. Heck, i think i might move there myself.

Lots of nice food in the County, and so so wine.

Not everything is closed in the winter, reduced hours tho often. Come this winter and there is an exhibit at the AGO of works from the Guggenheim.

Did you ask this question before but in more general terms for area?

deltadeliquent

Actually, I did mention it before, but as I remember, the conversation petered out before I got a very good picture of the area.

Are people friendly and willing to be your friend? Here they are casually chatty, but when it comes to really forming friendships they are pretty standoffish. Ive been told no one will befriend you until you have been around for three years.

ultrarunner

Day trip yes to all....heck from PEC (depending where) to Kingston is 1hr, Kingston to Montreal is a couple hours (depending where), Kingston to Ottawa is 2hrs or less (depending where i.e Kanata, stittsville, carp)

PEC to Watertown NY, or Syracuse...... 2 and 3 hrs respectively. Syracuse has a huge Mall called Destiny USA with loads of stuff to do. You can go out another 45mins and hit the Waterloo outlet mall

bats

I don't live there so can't comment. It is much the same here though, casually chatty but hard to make friends. The friends i do have though are one i have met through painting.

motormatic

Hi all, my first post here! Grew up in Chester and moved to Canada as a teenager. Have lived in 4 countries and finally settled down in Prince Edward County - and I absolutely love it.

We bought a home here about 3 years ago and moved here full time last December. It's an amazing little place, the community has been quite welcoming and there are a lot of interesting people living here. There is a great arts scene, a thriving culinary community and a lot of agricultural history. Plus, it's gorgeous!

Depending on your age, it can be hard to get started. We are both in our '30s and have found the job market difficult. There is a lot of seasonal employment here but not much else. I work for a foreign company from home but my other half has to drive an hour to Belleville every day. So, if you will be looking for work, it will be difficult. If you are retiring here, I think you'll find a lovely community that offers a nice bridge between rural and town living.

It's a bit busy in the summer but lovely and quiet in the winter. A lot of businesses do close in the winter but there are still things to do. Hope this helps - I am more than happy to answer any questions!