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Markets to Mountains

Markets to Mountains

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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

This itinerary can be used throughout the year from Wednesday - Sunday. We do not recommend travelling on a Monday or Tuesday.

SUGGESTED FOR

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

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.

You can bring your pup on Markets to Mountains!

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.

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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Nicole
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Fun trip with friends

I went on this trip with a few friends and really enjoyed it! The town we stopped at was so cute and I’ve been back to explore it again since then.

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Rob Davies
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Mountain to markets

This is a great road trip if you love relaxing back road drives this is the package for you.
Driving down the road with blue mountains in the foreground is such a great experience.

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James M.
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Markets to Mountains

We had a wonderful day visiting most of the stops along the way. It was a great idea to list optional stops so we could choose 'to do' or 'move along'. We got to see places we would have most likely just drove by. We got to talk to a lot of people and shop owners. Again... Just a lovely day full of new memories.

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Pam Petrella
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It was a bit of a challenge to find the hiking area
As the road was a dirt road and thank goodness we didn’t use that side road but kept going and our GFS re routed us. Took us awhile to find the lookout as well as it is hidden. A suggestion would be a marking on the path to identify the spot.

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Sandra Brubacher
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