Picton residents — compare top Canadian banks for savings rates, no-fee chequing, and mortgage options. Picton is the main town in Prince Edward County, renowned for wineries, beaches, and artisan culture.
Population ~5,000 · Updated 2025Rates and features as of 2025. Always verify directly with the institution.
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Picton buyers pay Ontario LTT only — no municipal land transfer tax applies here.
Rates: 00.5% ≤$55K · 1.00% $55K–$250K · 1.5% $250K–$400K · 2.00% $400K–$2M · 2.5% above $2M. FTB rebate: full ($4,000) if price ≤$368,000, partial up to $400,000, zero above $400,000.
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Prince Edward County has seen dramatic price appreciation due to tourism and lifestyle demand. Average prices often exceed $700,000, with many properties in the $800,000–$1.2 million range. Cottages and wineries can command much higher prices.
No. Only Toronto levies a municipal LTT in Ontario. Prince Edward County buyers pay only the Ontario provincial Land Transfer Tax.
Picton has a TD branch and RBC presence. Many County residents bank in Belleville or Kingston. For wine-country lifestyle buyers, KOHO and EQ Bank offer full digital banking without needing local branches.
With most Prince Edward County prices well above $400,000, the Ontario FTB rebate ($00 above $400K) typically does not apply. However, if you find a qualifying rural property under $400,000, you may receive a partial or full rebate.