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Wellington, ON

Drake Devonshire

Drake Hotel's Prince Edward County address — boutique lakefront hotel, acclaimed seasonal dining, and direct access to Canada's most exciting wine and food destination

OntarioPrince Edward CountyLake Ontario
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The build and the land are treated as one thing, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Come here for

  • Being told what happens next, instead of planning it
  • Staying somewhere that takes its land seriously
  • Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds
  • Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water

Skip it if

  • You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into
  • You would rather improvise your days than follow a timetable

We’d rather send you somewhere else than send you somewhere that doesn’t suit you.

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Inside Drake Devonshire

Guests and hosts, filmed at the property.

01 - Arrive

The place itself

Drake Devonshire is a boutique lakefront hotel in Wellington, Prince Edward County. A 13-room property on the shore of Lake Ontario that has become the cultural and hospitality anchor of Ontario's most sought-after wine and food destination. Part of the Drake Hotel family (the Toronto institution on Queen Street West), the Devonshire brings the Drake's signature hospitality vocabulary. Art, music, food, design. To an 1850s heritage building in a village that has transformed into Canada's most vibrant agri-cultural tourism corridor. The property combines 11 guest rooms and 2 suites with a dining room and year-round programming that draws some of Ontario's most exciting chefs, musicians, and artists to Wellington's waterfront. The County's agricultural identity. Natural wine producers, small-batch cideries, heritage-grain bakers, market gardeners. Flows directly into the kitchen, where the seasonal menu is among the most talked-about in Ontario outside of Toronto proper. For travellers who have discovered Prince Edward County, the Drake Devonshire is the reference property: a design-driven, culturally attuned hotel that connects guests to the County's singular food and wine scene while placing them steps from the Lake Ontario shoreline. Wineries, cideries, farm markets, Sandbanks Provincial Park beaches, and the County's network of back roads are all within 30 minutes. It is the hotel Prince Edward County deserved, and the reason many visitors plan their County trip around the Devonshire's dining calendar.

02 - Feel

Why it is different

Lakefront cultural hotel

The Drake Hotel family's PEC address. 1850s heritage building on Lake Ontario in Wellington, with the County's creative scene as its cultural backyard.

Acclaimed seasonal dining

A kitchen that builds its menu from County and Ontario produce. Nationally recognized, reservation-required, and a reason to plan the trip around the table.

Prince Edward County wine corridor

Forty-plus wineries and cideries within 30 minutes. Including some of Canada's most celebrated natural wine producers.

Lake Ontario waterfront

Wellington's waterfront on Lake Ontario, with the Devonshire's bar and terrace at the water's edge. The natural gathering point for County evenings.

Music and arts programming

Drake Devonshire's year-round events calendar brings serious music, art, and cultural programming to Wellington. Extending the stay well beyond the winery circuit.

03 · Live here

How the days go

  1. Drive into the County

    The Loyalist Parkway from Belleville into Prince Edward County is one of Ontario's great drives. Limestone farmhouses, orchards, and the first vineyards appearing as you cross the bridge onto the island. Wellington arrives at the western tip, lake visible ahead.

  2. Check into the Devonshire

    The 1850s building on Wharf Street has the character of the County and the design language of the Drake. Individually conceived rooms, art on the walls, the bar already suggesting the evening's programme.

  3. Wine corridor cycling

    Rent bikes and ride east from Wellington along the County's back roads through the wine and cider corridor. Norman Hardie, Rosehall Run, Trail Estate are all within an hour's pedalling. The roads are flat, quiet, and lined with stone fences.

  4. Dinner at the dining room

    The kitchen builds its seasonal menu from what the County and the lake provide. A conversation with the terroir that changes week to week and gives serious food travellers a reason to return in every season.

  5. Lakefront evening

    The Devonshire's waterfront bar and terrace on Lake Ontario is the social centre of Wellington's evenings. Natural wine, the lake turning dark, and whatever music or programming the Devonshire has scheduled for the night.

04 - Stay

Ways to stay

Guest Room

From ~CAD $250/night — confirm at drakedevonshire.ca

Individually designed room in the 1850s heritage building with Drake aesthetic and County access.

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Lake Suite

From ~CAD $450/night — confirm at drakedevonshire.ca

Premium suite with lake views and enhanced Drake Devonshire amenities.

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County Food & Wine Package

From ~CAD $450/couple/night — confirm at drakedevonshire.ca

Room, breakfast, dinner reservation at the dining room, and a curated County winery and cidery itinerary.

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05 - Know

Before you go

Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book.

Drake Devonshire is at 24 Wharf Street, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0. From Toronto: take Highway 401 East to Highway 33 (the Loyalist Parkway) through Belleville and into Prince Edward County. Approximately 220 km / 2.5 hours. Wellington is at the western tip of the County on Lake Ontario. From Kingston: take Highway 33 west approximately 60 km / 45 minutes.

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Stay for

Weekend stays typically require a 2-night minimum. Confirm at drakedevonshire.ca.

Children

The Devonshire welcomes guests of all ages. The dining room and bar program is adult-oriented in character.

If plans change

See drakedevonshire.ca for current cancellation terms. Contact info@drakedevonshire.ca.

Where is Drake Devonshire located?

Drake Devonshire is at 24 Wharf Street, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0. On the waterfront of Lake Ontario in Wellington, Prince Edward County. Wellington is approximately 220 km from Toronto (just over 2 hours via Highway 401 and County Road 33) and is the western gateway to the County's wine and cider corridor.

What is Prince Edward County and why is it a destination?

Prince Edward County (PEC) is an island county in eastern Ontario on Lake Ontario, known as Canada's fastest-growing wine region and one of North America's most exciting food destinations. The County is home to over 40 wineries, a concentration of natural wine producers, artisan cideries, farm markets, heritage-grain bakers, and Sandbanks Provincial Park. One of Ontario's most remarkable freshwater beach environments.

What is the Drake Devonshire dining experience?

The dining room at Drake Devonshire operates a seasonal menu built entirely on County and Ontario produce. Vegetables from local farms, fish from the Lake, meat from PEC producers, and a wine list heavy with natural and PEC wines. The kitchen has earned serious national recognition and dining reservations. Particularly for summer and harvest weekends. Should be made well in advance. Email dining@drakedevonshire.ca.

What music and cultural programming happens at Drake Devonshire?

Drake Devonshire maintains a year-round events calendar. Live music performances, artist residencies, film screenings, and seasonal programming that draws Toronto and national artists to Wellington. The programming is integral to the property's identity as a cultural destination, not just a hotel.

What County wineries and cideries are accessible from Drake Devonshire?

Wellington is at the western end of the County wine corridor. Within 30 minutes: Norman Hardie Winery, Rosehall Run, Closson Chase, Huff Estates, Grange of Prince Edward, Trail Estate, and many others. Small-batch cideries and distilleries are also concentrated in the area. The concierge team can recommend and help arrange visits.

How far is Sandbanks Provincial Park from Drake Devonshire?

Sandbanks Provincial Park. Famous for its extraordinary freshwater dune system and beaches. Is approximately 25 minutes from Wellington. It is one of Ontario's most popular provincial parks in summer and a natural addition to a County itinerary.

Is Drake Devonshire open year-round?

Yes. The Devonshire operates year-round, with summer and harvest season as peak periods. Winter visits offer a quieter County experience. The dining room, the bar, and the cultural programming continue, and the lake and farm roads are atmospheric in the cold season. Confirm seasonal availability at drakedevonshire.ca.

How do I book at Drake Devonshire?

Book directly at drakedevonshire.ca or call +1 613-399-3338. For dining reservations, email dining@drakedevonshire.ca. Summer and harvest weekends book 4–6 weeks ahead; the dining room fills even faster for celebrated chef events. Book direct with the property. Book direct with the property.

06 · Go

Drake Devonshire

Wellington, ON

The build and the land are treated as one thing, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Season
Summer (June–August) for lake swimming, outdoor dining, outdoor markets, and full County season
Getting there
Drake Devonshire is at 24 Wharf Street, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0.
From where you are
Distance appears once we know where you are.
Included
Room in heritage 1850s building with Lake Ontario atmosphere · Access to waterfront bar and terrace · Concierge County itinerary service · Parking

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