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Local Markets and Picturesque Towns

Local Markets and Picturesque Towns

$65.00 USD
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Only one trip is required per group.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

One of our best-selling trips, and for a good reason. Stops include historic towns, local markets, eateries and hidden gems. This trip makes a great gift because of its versatility.

Trip Highlights

  • The best chocolate milk you'll ever taste!
  • Historic towns with great local markets
  • Beautiful gorges, riverside walks, and a waterfall
  • A mini self-guided surprise route in the country
  • Tons of unique shops and eateries
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Saturday

Seasons: Year-round

Not recommended: Sunday through Tuesday, Holidays

PLEASE NOTE

  • Best taken Thursdays or Saturdays.
  • This trip has some stops that overlap with Historic Haunts.
  • Note our "romantic landmark" covered bridge on stop #2 is currently closed for construction, but we've got two other great options on this stop instead!
Local Markets and Picturesque Towns
Local Markets and Picturesque Towns
Local Markets and Picturesque Towns
Local Markets and Picturesque Towns
Local Markets and Picturesque Towns

Itinerary

STOP 1

Your first stop takes you back in time to a quaint historic village. We've packed this first stop full of things to do and eat. Drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Visit a local dairy farm and a super cute variety store (with amazing fritters on Saturdays!). Drive time to the third stop is 25 minutes.

STOP 3

One of the most beautiful villages in all of Ontario, packed with photo ops, shops, hikes, and more. Drive time to your fourth stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 4

Your fourth stop offers rivers, gardens and more picturesque things to see before heading home.

Region

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Can depart from

London Area, Toronto Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • An Ice Pack and Cooler
  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Money
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Accessible
  • Kid-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: 3 hours and 30 minutes / 265 km
  • From Oakville: 2 hours and 35 minutes / 216 km
  • From Hamilton: 2 hours and 29 minutes / 177 km
  • From Pickering: 3 hours and 40 minutes / 310 km
  • From Kitchener: 1 hour and 15 minutes / 70km
  • From Barrie: 3 hours 50 minutes / 335 km
  • From London: 3 hours 28 minutes / 297 km
  • From Collingwood: 3 hours and 46 minutes / 262 km
  • From Goderich: 3 hours and 40 minutes / 278 km

This trip can be done Wednesday to Saturday throughout the year. We highly recommend going on a Thursday or Saturday to make the most of all the stops.

We recommend leaving anytime between 8 am-9 am.

Unfortunately this trip is not pup-friendly and they will need to stay at home for the day.

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

None of the stops require an entrance fee.

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

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An amazing experience

I shared this experience with a girlfriend and we loved every minute of it! We were not able to open all our envelopes as there was so much to see and do at every stop. Definitely will be continuing this adventure in the spring!

So much to see and do on this trip, we're excited for you to finish your experience in the spring! :) We're so glad that you've enjoyed the trip so far! Thank you so much for leaving a review!

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Loved the Local Markets trip!!

The Local Markets and Picturesque Towns trip was great. A nice leisurely trip that was a lot of fun.

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Angela Thompson
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Found some hidden gems

Although i was already pretty familiar with the town we were taken to, we found some very unique places to stop and i was very impressed with the staff being attentive and offering their discount upon seeing the itinerary in our hands.
I didnt enjoy the small hiking trail, as it wasnt well kept. There were loose boards over much of the trail with nails/screws sticking up. I did start to flip the boards over to avoid anyone getting one through the foot, but there became way too many.
Definitely take the advice of bug spray and coolers!
Overall, a great day out!

Thank you for your diligence in keeping future travellers safe! We're so glad that you had a great day overall, and we hope you'll try another Guess Where Trip sometime soon! :)

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Annette Gray
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What a fun way to spend a day!

Received this as a gift and we loved it!

We're so happy you enjoyed your road trip! :) Thank you so much for leaving a review!

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Shea Ingram
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