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Hidden Gems of Huronia

Hidden Gems of Huronia

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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

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

This trip is best done between Thursday - Saturday, from May - October. We do not recommend travelling on a Monday.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Families
  • Outdoor adventurers
  • Photographers
  • History buffs

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
  • Dog-Friendly

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 dog-friendly option per stop, but it may limit you from going into some recommended stops.

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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Tara
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Disappointed

We decided to do it late October on a Sunday as per the recommendations. The first stop is only open Thursday - Saturday. Last stop is open until Sept 21st. Disappointed that we couldn’t do everything. We did enjoy the other stops.

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AMAZING

I went on this trip with my boyfriend and we both loved it! There were so many amazing options for each stop. Stop 1 was a definite favourite!

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Julie Subtelny
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Gems of Huronia

What an adventure! My husband and I bought a trip for our anniversary and it was the best day we couldn’t have planned ourselves. The stops we went to are very interesting and unique. We honestly can’t wait to buy more trips to enjoy 😁

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Keira Rohacek
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Nice day!

I picked this as my first trip as it was close to home. It was a nice day out and I stopped at places I had driven by in the past. It was a nice day out that was planned for you. I loved the mix of history and nature.

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Amanda J Murdock
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Great road trip!

I’ve been up in this area a lot so some of it I had already seen. It is a great road trip especially in the summer. I highly recommend doing an overnight as there is soo much to see and enjoy.

This is a really great road trip.