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Hops, Hikes & History

Hops, Hikes & History

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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

There is so much more to this trip than the name implies. This itinerary will take you to a number of unknown areas you'll fall in love with. The hops, hikes and history are just the added perks.

Trip Highlights

  • A variety of excellent local farms, restaurants and cafes
  • A couple of up-and-coming breweries (we provide alternatives for non-drinkers)
  • Recommended hikes along the way
  • A historic beach town you'll fall in love with
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Sunday

Seasons: Spring through Fall

Not recommended: Mondays, Tuesdays, Holidays or Winter

PLEASE NOTE

This trip has one stop in common with The Small Town Charm Trail.

If travelling outside of summer months, please consider googling the businesses you're interested in visiting to ensure their hours haven't changed. This trip takes place in a very seasonal area, and hours can change quickly and without notice.

Hops, Hikes & History
Hops, Hikes & History
Hops, Hikes & History
Hops, Hikes & History

Itinerary

STOP 1

Choose your own pit stop. We recommend a variety of things to do along the way regardless of where you're coming from. The drive time to the second stop is 45 minutes. IF you're coming from the London area, we've recommended an alternative route to make the drive shorter.

STOP 2

Beers, bridges or boardwalks? The choice is yours. Drive time to the third stop is 8 minutes.

STOP 3

Berries, farms or beer? It's another choice we're leaving up to you. Drive time to the fourth stop is only 4 minutes.

STOP 4

This beachside town is a fan favourite. We guarantee you'll be planning your trip back here before you even leave.

Region

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Can depart from

Sarnia Area, London Area, Kitchener-Waterloo Area, Toronto Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Outdoor Gear
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • 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 Toronto: 5 hours and 15 minutes / 432 km
  • From Oakville: 4 hours and 25 minutes / 385 km
  • From Hamilton: 4 hours and 30 minutes / 370 km
  • From Pickering: 5 hours and 15 minutes / 479 km
  • From Kitchener/Waterloo: 3 hours and 15 minutes / 231 km
  • From Barrie: 5 hours and 40 minutes / 438 km
  • From London: 2 hours and 40 minutes / 179 km
  • From Sarnia: 3 hours and 20 minutes / 275km
  • From Kincardine: 3 hours and 31 minutes / 276 km
  • From Goderich: 2 hours and 17 minutes / 161 km

This trip is best done Spring - Fall between Thursday - Saturday. You can travel on a Wednesday or Sunday; however, there will be a few closures on stops 1 and 3. We do not recommend travelling on a Monday or Tuesday.

If departing from the GTA, we recommend leaving between 8 am - 9 am. If departing from the London area, we recommend leaving between 9 am - 10 am.

You can bring your pup on Hops, Hikes and History!


The trip includes patio options for when it's warm & takeaway that work well for your pet. There will also be at least one dog-friendly activity at each stop. If you bring your furry friend, you will be unable to bring them into any indoor suggestions.

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

None of the stops require an entrance fee. You will need extra money for the brewery and the restaurant stops we recommend.

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

Customer Reviews

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Alice Ferreyra
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Birthday gift

This was a great gift to give for a birthday. Especially for someone who likes surprises. It was a great day!

We're so glad you enjoyed your road trip! These do make such unique gifts, and we're happy it was well-received! :)

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David C.
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Great way to spend a day

We had a really fun time on our road trip! My biggest recommendation is to BRING HEAVY-DUTY BUG SPRAY for the hikes. The guide recommends this but only in the booklet for the stop, which you aren't supposed to open until after you've already left home. We went on a hot sunny Friday in July and none of the stops were overly crowded or too busy.

The first stop (we did the "coming from GTA" option) was nice but we found ourselves wishing there was a bit more guidance on fun things to do or see rather than "cafe/brewery/park" and didn't spent much time there.

The second stop was a nice forest hike but again, we were being eaten alive because we didn't bring bug spray so we only did the short trail.

The third stop was very lovely - make sure to visit the park and beach area. I would not recommend the (Local) Brewing Company restaurant - like someone else also mentioned, service was terrible even though it was not very busy. We almost left before ordering because it was so slow.

For the fourth stop we opted for the hike by the river which was very beautiful as the sun was beginning to set.

This is a great one-day road trip from the Toronto area that could easily be lengthened if desired. Highly recommended (don't forget the bug spray!).

Great suggestions - bug spray is essential for any day out in the hot summer months! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad that you enjoyed your road trip! Thank you for leaving a review!

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N. Oliver
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Fun Road Trip With Quaint Surprises

We loved our road trip. The element of surprise was the best. Not knowing where you’re going and getting to experience different locations you might not normally go to, was excellent.

It's so nice to be surprised! :) We're so happy that you had a fantastic day out exploring! Thank you for leaving a review!

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Bonnie Fawcett
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Hops, Hikes & History

Had a change in plans as my out of town guests didn't come. My daughter and I decided to do parts of the tour that we weren't familiar with. It is definitely a good variety of things to choose from. Definitely recommend to anyone interested in the area who likes to explore parks, tasty beverages and a taste of small town.
You should be aware that the Albion Hotel in Bayfield is closed for most of the summer due to major renovations from their roof collapsing in the winter. Not a fan of Bayfield Brewing Co as their service isn't great. We asked for a table on the patio, the waitress went to look but then didn't come back and no one else approached us; waited 15mins then left (have had a couple of past bad experiences as well) Just thought you should be aware.

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Shannon Cartwright
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Loved this trip

My husband and I did this trip for our Anniversary and we both absolutely loved it. It was fun and romantic and we would definitely visit all these places again.

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