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This Ontario Spot Is One Of The Top Destinations In Canada For Christmas & Winter Getaways

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Merrill House in Prince Edward County. Right: A person in a hot tub.

Merrill House in Prince Edward County. Right: A person in a hot tub.

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Winter is the season for cozy getaways and Christmas cheer, and if you live in Ontario, you can find all that and more at this dreamy destination.

Airbnb has just revealed its holiday travel trends, and Prince Edward County ranked third on the list for trending domestic destinations for Canadians this Christmas and winter season.

Offering heated patios, dreamy retreats and snowy small towns, Prince Edward County is brimming with winter magic. The region is actually an island located on Lake Ontario and is known for its vibrant villages, wineries and beaches.

While winter isn't the ideal time to relax on a beach, there are lots of other activities to enjoy. You can visit one of the wineries, sip hot chocolate at the cozy cafes and enjoy the snowy trails at Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area.

There are several resorts and bed and breakfasts that make for a dreamy winter vacay. Wander the Resort is a Nordic-inspired retreat where you can warm up in the hot tub or sauna and enjoy the frosty lake views.

The historic Merrill House is another idyllic getaway spot that's brimming with charm and unique rooms.

The top trending domestic destination for Canadians is Québec City, Quebec, followed by Vernon, British Columbia.

Here is Airbnb's complete list of trending domestic destinations for Canadians this holiday and winter season:

  • Québec City, Quebec
  • Vernon, British Columbia
  • Prince Edward County, Ontario
  • Montréal, Québec
  • Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Kitchener, Ontario
  • Windsor, Ontario
  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • Whitehorse, Yukon
  • Kelowna, British Columbia

Prince Edward County also made the trending 2024 domestic destinations for Canadians, along with Toronto and St. Catharines.

Start planning that winter getaway!

Prince Edward County

Address: Prince Edward County, ON

Why You Need To Go: This community is a top spot for winter and Christmas getaways and offers endless cold-weather magic.

Visit the County website


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  • Madeline Forsyth

    Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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