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Hidden Gems of Huronia

Hidden Gems of Huronia

$65.00 USD
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Only one trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Discover the endless charm of a lesser-known area that is full of haunted history, picturesque trails, cute small towns and farm-fresh flavours. We're sure you'll want to keep coming back for years to come! 

Trip Highlights

  • A few picturesque historic sites
  • Farm fresh beer with a fantastic patio
  • A sprinkling of haunted stories
  • Unique trails under 2 km
  • The cutest small town eateries & shops
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Thursday through Saturday

Months: May through October

Not recommended: Sunday through Monday, November through April, or Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Families
  • Outdoor adventurers
  • Photographers
  • History buffs
Wooden dock over water at sunset.
Table spread of coffee and sweet treats.
Red lit-up beer sign
Picnic spread in front of white historic building.
Boutique shop with bookshelves full of trinkets.

Itinerary

STOP 1

It's time to stop and explore an often-overlooked Ontario small town. We've recommended a great local cafe plus a historic site with a haunted history. Drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Head out on an easy trail with a few surprises and photo-worthy moments, or pop over to a farmers market for road trip snacks. Drive time to your third stop is 10-20 minutes.

STOP 3

You must be getting hungry, and in need of a farm fresh brew, at this point in the day. If you aren't up for a beer, a quirky museum or small town shops are up next! Drive time to the fourth stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 4

Choose between a gorgeous boardwalk trail or an incredibly significant historic site! We think you should definitely pop into our small town suggestion to grab one last beer and take in their colourful murals before heading home.

Region

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Can depart from

Toronto Area, Barrie Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Hiking Shoes
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Snowshoes (optional)
  • Water
  • Picnic Blanket

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Accessible

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

From Barrie:

2 hours and 5 minutes / 144 km

From Collingwood:

3 hours and 5 minutes / 193 km

From Huntsville:

3 hours and 20 minutes / 279 km

From Mississauga*:

4 hours / 344 km

From Downtown Toronto*:

4 hours and 20 minutes / 359 km

This trip is best done between May - October. This trip can be done in the winter; however, some seasonal options will be closed.

Best done between Thursday - Saturday. You can travel on Wednesday or Sunday; however, a few suggestions will be closed. We do not recommend traveling on Monday or Tuesday.

We recommend leaving anytime between 8:00 am - 8:30 am.

This trip is somewhat dog-friendly!

There is at least one outdoor dog-friendly option per stop. You can bring your furry friend, but it may limit you from going into some of the recommended stops.

However, if you want to get the most out of every stop, we recommend leaving your pup at home.

We recommend bringing between 2- 5 people on your surprise road trip adventure.

First Stop: Our featured stop has an optional self-guided tour that requires a fee per person ($). Grounds can be explored for free.

Second Stop: No fee

Third Stop: No fee

Fourth Stop: Two trail options require an entrance fee per person ($). We’ve provided alternative options that are free to explore but not open on Sunday.

*Please note: gas, tolls, and food may be additional costs.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

Customer Reviews

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Enza Notte
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So much fun!

My friends and I had the best time taking this trip! We lucked out with beautiful weather and enjoyed every single choice we were given during our adventure. We can’t wait to do another one very soon!

We're so happy that you had a great time on your road trip! :) Thank you so much for leaving a review!

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Hidden Gems Galore

This is a really cool concept and as someone who frequents most of the areas where this particular trip happens, we were pleasantly surprised to find such cool places and trails nearby! Happened to go on the same day as Doors Open, so the two stops that had a small admission ended up being free, which was a bonus. Also so refreshing to not be the one planning for once. Looking forward to doing more trips!

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We're so glad you had a great day of exploring and hopefully found some new favourite spots to return to! :) Thank you so much for leaving a review!

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Natasha Badgerow
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Hidden Gems of Huronia

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Siobhan

I gave one of these last year for Christmas and we did it in the summer and it was fantastic. They asked for another one this Christmas..so that's why I bought this one.

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Linda M Pernfuss
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L & C do the Hidden Gems

A wonderful variety. Every stop was worth it and very enjoyable! There was a lot of choice as well

Thank you so much for your review! :) We're so happy that you had a wonderful day of exploring!

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