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In PEC, Park and Stay at the Drake Motor Inn

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The Drake Motor Inn welcomes motorists and their pooches

The tiny community of Wellington, Prince Edward County has a new attraction for out-of-towners, particularly those with dogs and driver’s licenses. Inspired by retro drive-up motels, the Drake Motor Inn is located a few minutes away from the hospitality brand’s first wine country outpost, the Drake Devonshire. Here, mid-century inspired touches – designed in-house by Joyce Lo and Carlo Colacci, co-founders of the Drake General Stores – meet modern amenities in two buildings. Think keyless outdoor check-ins, rental Polaroid cameras and dog beds on request. thedrake.ca/drakemotorinn


Also worth exploring on Main Street in Wellington:

    • The Wellington Branch Library houses a cozy of books and magazines in a charming heritage building, 261 Main Street
    • Grab coffee through the window of Enid Grace Cafe, 303-1 Main St, and authentic Mexican grub at La Condesa, 298 Wellington Main Street
    • Explore the Millennium trail on rental wheels from Ideal Bikes, 305 Main Street

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In the pleasing hamlet of Cataract, the Liberty Inn reimagines a 19th-century landmark as a rejuvenating getaway

There are some hotels that make me say, “This feels like a space I could live in,” and The Liberty Inn is one of those places. Each of its five suites has more of the tenor of a country cottage than a hotel room. Thoughtfully furnished living and dining areas invite lingering, smart kitchenettes welcome whipping up a meal and bespoke bathrooms beguile. The fridge is stocked with homemade strawberry jam, ready-to-bake croissants and oat and dairy milk. There’s a woodland spa and a garden, both within a pastoral setting, replete with birdsong, just steps from the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. Though this boutique hotel is just a 60-minute drive from Toronto, it feels like a world away.

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