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Local Markets and Picturesque Towns

Local Markets and Picturesque Towns

Regular price $65.00 USD
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Pickup available at 1540 North Routledge Park

Usually ready in 2-4 days

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

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

  • A picturesque surprise stop
  • A historic town with great local markets
  • Beautiful gorges, riverside walks and a waterfall
  • A mini self-guided surprise route in the country

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Available to depart Wednesday to Saturday, year round. We do not recommend travelling Sunday through Tuesday due to closures.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Couples
  • Photographers
  • Families
  • Foodies
  • Seniors

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

Get your cameras out! This romantic landmark deserves a picture or two. Drive time to the third stop is 25 minutes.

STOP 3

One of the most beautiful villages in all of Ontario, packed with photo opps, shops, hikes and a lot 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

Sarnia Area, 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

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 it.

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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Great trip for all ages

Took my mother in law who needs a wheelchair along with my 8 and 3 year. Had been to stops 3 and 4 previously but thanks to some great recommendations got to explore new places and definitely a more scenic side of both. Probably spent more than I should at stop 1 but so many great treats to choose from. Stop 2 was a really nice suprise and we got to explore it with some new friends who we met that were also doing this trip. Overall can’t wait to do another one.

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Great mini vacation

Totally loved all the stops. There were some places off the beaten path one would never find net alone explore!! Only thing to be careful of, the variety store in the second envelope only sells Apple fritters on Saturdays. To bad we were there on a Thursday, but do plan to go back in the summer!! This trip is worth exploring!!

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Picturesque small towns review

The whole trip was very good, even in the winter time. There was one error, in the addresses of one of the places you can visit, while travelling from the first to second town. The address said we had to travel to Waterloo, but on checking on the gps, we had to go to Woolwich. It did not cause an issue, as we had checked the address, before we set off from the first town. Apart from that, the whole experience was very good, especially as I had my daughter visiting from the UK.

Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with your daughter! We're going to look into that address issue right now, appreciate you pointing it out!

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Local Markets and Picturesque Towns

This was a wonderful day trip on a snowy day. We enjoyed all the recommended stops so much my guests from Vietnam wish to return and go again in finer weather .
Thank you for organizing a day trip that took us off the ordinary. Delightful

We are thrilled to hear that you and your guests from Vietnam had such a wonderful time, even on a snowy day!

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