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Markets to Mountains

Markets to Mountains

$65.00 USD
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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

From cute markets to mountainside hikes, Markets to Mountains provides you with all the stops for a cozy yet adventurous day trip in Ontario. We highly recommend booking a hotel at the finishing stop for the ultimate weekend getaway.

Trip Highlights

  • Funky countryside markets & bakeries
  • An easy 3 km hike through crevices and cliffs
  • A variety of cozy restaurants, cafes, bars and breweries to choose from
  • A famous filming location for a quick photo
  • Multiple options for wintery outdoor adventures like skating & snowshoeing

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Sunday

Seasons: Year-round

Not recommended: Mondays, Tuesdays, Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Those looking for a weekend getaway
  • Families with older children
  • Active seniors
  • Photographers
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Itinerary

STOP 1

The best way to start your day is with a countryside market, fresh air, and baked goods. Drive time to the second stop is 35 minutes.

STOP 2

A historic town with a strong community vibe and a ton of photo-worthy spots. Drive time to your third stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 3

Choose between a hike surrounded by crevices and caves or a cozy cider spot. Drive time to the fourth stop is 25 minutes.

STOP 4

End the day in a waterfront town known for its outdoor activities, funky shops, and delicious restaurants. If travelling on a Sunday, there will be limited restaurant options available on the fourth stop.

Region

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Can depart from

Kitchener-Waterloo Area, Toronto Area, London Area, Barrie Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Hiking Shoes
  • Ice Skates (optional)
  • Oats (for feeding ducks)
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Snowshoes (optional)
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Accessible

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

  • From Toronto: 4 hours and 25 minutes / 340 km
  • From Barrie: 2 hours and 41 minutes / 172 km
  • From Brampton: 3 hours and 45 minutes / 245 km
  • From Kitchener: 4 hours and 58 minutes / 379 km
  • From London: 6 hours and 35 minutes / 512 km
  • From Niagara Falls: 5 hours and 53 minutes / 519 km

This trip can be done throughout the year from Wednesday - Saturday. If travelling on a Sunday, there will be limited restaurant options available on the fourth stop. We do not recommend travelling on a Monday or Tuesday.

We recommend leaving anytime between 8 am - 9 am.

This trip is somewhat dog friendly!

The trip includes patio options for when it's warm & takeaway that work well for your pet. However, if you bring your furry friend, you will be unable to bring them into any of our indoor suggestions.

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

Third Stop: One hiking option on your third stop requires a $10 / vehicle parking fee. A free suggestion is available.

A couple of recommendations in the “Want to Keep Going?” section will be an additional cost, but we have recommended a few additional free activities.

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

Customer Reviews

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Great weekend

My husband and I enjoyed this road trip and made a weekend out of it. We discovered new places that we will return to again. Because of the weather we were unable to do everything on the itinerary but it was still a very worthwhile getaway.

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A great day all around! A fun balance of the outdoors and some good eats! There are places which we must have passed a dozen times before and just never thought to go in and explore. So glad we did, some great gems in this trip.

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Hunter Scott
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Fantastic!

It was great to have a semi mysterious trip that allowed both of us to have a similar experience with it rather than one person planning a trip and it only being a mystery for the one(s) who wernt part of the planning process.

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Sarah Sheppard
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Great gift for my retired parents

Gifted this to my parents (plus a gift card to a gas station for fuel!) and sent them of on an adventure. They read the guide to see what weekday would be the best for them to go and then sent me updates through the day as they hiked, shopped and adventured around. They had so much fun and I had fun being texted pictures every couple hours of whatever they were up to.

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