b"THE CORKBOARD| SPRING 2024WHAT TO DOVisit the world-renowned dune formations at Sandbanks Provincial Park (reserve a parking pass at ontarioparks.com) and walk the nearby Lakeview Trail loop along the shoreline for views. Make like a local at Little BluffConservation Area (3625 County Rd. 13, Milford; quinteconservation.ca),an important bird and biodiversity area on the South Shore. The panorama from the limestone bluff is dramatic; walk the short trail down to the wetland to enjoy a secluded scenic swim at the cobblestone barrier beach. Checkthe listings at Base 31 (26 County Rd. 22, Picton, base31.ca), the former World War II air training base reimagined as a cultural hub. The buildingsare now home to contemporary art galleries, retailers, and music venuesthat host award-winning performers year-round.WHERE TO EATRefurbished vintage trailer Old Salt snack bar (883 Closson Rd., Hillier, oldsalt.ca, open May-October) serves gourmet hot dogs in an outdoor setting with supersized lawn games. Lunch and dinner menus at casual fine dining THE SHORELINE gem Stellas Eatery (2470 County Rd. 8, Waupoos; stellaseatery.com) reflectAT LITTLE BLUFF; the chefs Indigenous roots and showcase the bounty of nearby farms AND A SNACK AT STELLA'S EATERY. (with an impressive regional wine list). Spanish-inspired Bocado PHOTOS: (252 Main St., Picton, bocadorestaurant.ca) offers sharing plates NATHALIE ATKINSONlike Iberian ham and Galician-style octopus; their atn (tuna)has a deserved cult following. WHAT TO SEEShed at Chetwyn Farms (500 Closson Rd., Hillier, shedchetwynfarms.com)offers maker workshops and a curated lifestyle shop that embodies thealpaca farms design-driven approach to sustainability. In warmer months, enjoy a morning yoga class in the pasture among the gentle animals. The Local Store (768 County Rd. 12, Picton, local-pec.com, open April) converted barn stocks a wide range of regional artists and gourmet fareto take homeand the hayloft has a great antiques selection. Home decorat Kokito (283 Main St., Bloomfield, kokito.ca) features Canadianapothecary and artisans as well as a childrens shop, Little Kokito.The tweedy MacAuslands Woollen Mills blankets are a cottage staple.ANGELINE'S (PHOTO: WHERE TO STAY KAT RAMSVIK The iconic Drake Devonshire Hotel and the newly renovated Royal Hotel @KATRINARAMSVIK)in Prince Edward County have become internationally known. But there areso many other charming and contemporary hotels in the area that theresno need to limit yourself to this renowned duo. The bucolic Chetwyn Farms(home to Shed, mentioned above) offers farm stays in their restored Loyalist guestcottage and access to their working alpaca farm and events. Accommodationsat Angelines Inn (angelinesinn.com) are eclectic. In Picton, its 1850s Gothicmansion, House of Falconer, is just steps from Main Street and has been reworkedwith contemporary flair. For vintage comfort made modern, suites in the historicVictorian inn and renovated Walter Motel at Angelines primary property inBloomfield sit alongside a quirky Swiss chalet,meticulously reconstructed19th-century log cabin, and cozy Coachhouse Loft.a guidE tO priNCE EdWard COuNty| 13"