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.
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 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
Can depart from
Toronto Area, Barrie Area
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What You'll Need to Bring
Additional Details
- Kid-Friendly
- Accessible
- Dog-Friendly
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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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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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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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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.