2017 Bus Trip - Prince Edward County

On August 19, 2017, 56 Sacred Heartists and guests attended this day trip and explored the natural beauty of Ontario.

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12 Noon: Lunch at "Restaurant on the Knoll" in Isaiah Tubbs Resort, in Picton

Arrived at the Restaurant after 2 hours drive from Richmond Hill.

Restaurant front entrance

Dining room in the verandah where we'd lunch, overlooking the Lake

View of the Lake from the dining room

All enjoying lunch

Janet & Mr Kwok, Sophia Au, Patricia Lo, Jenny & Mr Bau

L: Cecilia Mao, Eva Wong R: Kitty's sister, Kitty Leung

Sandie & Mr Chiu, Gertrude Kiang

Elizabeth Chun & Lilian Lam

Rowena Wong & Eddie Li

Catherine Ho & Donald Lofthouse

R=>L: Agnes & Richard Au, Willy Chung, Helena Lau

Jenny & Ricky Tsang

Roast beef

Grilled Atlantic salmon w/ caper dill butter

Pecan pie

2:00pm: Outlet Beach in Sandbanks Provincial Park, Picton

Outlet Beach not overly crowded even on a Saturday in mid-August

Grace Ma & Joan Chan

Back row R=>L: Gertrude Kiang, Anita Ho, Joan Chan. Front: Gabby Ma

Gabby Ma

2:00pm: Cedar Sands Trail in Sandbanks Provincial Park in Picton

Trail with lots of shade

Clear blue sky. Temperature @ 22C. Leisure walk along this short trail

3:00pm: Lake on the Mountain (one of Ontario's natural wonders), in Picton

Aerial view of the Lake (upper part) and Bay of Quinte (lower part). The Lake is located nearly 203 ft above the Bay of Quinte

Catherine Ho & Valerie Wong

Formation of the freshwater Lake on the Mountain

A section of the Bay of Quinte. The Lake & the Bay are separated by a strip of road where tourists park their cars/buses to view the scenery.

5:00pm: The Big Apple in Colbourne. It is a bakery, restaurant and roadside attraction in the community of Colborne, a driving distance of approximately 84 miles eastward from downtown Toronto. It is easily recognizable from the highway by its huge apple-shaped structure, claimed to be the world's largest. With a height of 35 ft and diameter of 38 ft. The site also features a petting zoo, a complimentary miniature golf course, and other amenities.

Aerial view of The Big Apple fairground

Returning home with yummy apple pies, loaves, cider.....

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