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.
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.
SUGGESTED FOR
- Those looking for a weekend getaway
- Families with older children
- Active seniors
- Photographers
Itinerary
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
Can depart from
Kitchener-Waterloo Area, Toronto Area, London Area
Before you go
What You'll Need to Bring
Additional Details
- Kid-Friendly
- Accessible
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Enjoyed the trip with lots of stops. Was a bit worried about how much driving it would be but the stops broke the drive up nicely! 10/10 would recommend
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Took my mother for her bday gift and kept it all a mystery for both of us. We absolutely loved our day out together and actually ended up so near to my grandmother’s old house so ended up with a mini trip down memory lane. We had fun !
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One of the recommendations the trip had was Duntroon Cyder
House & Farm, we thought they closed at 5pm but I guess they had changed their hours to 4pm. Make sure to tripple check when things close. Otherwise it was super fun and unique!
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Loved Guess Where Trips!!!! They had way more activities planned per stop than we had anticipated (which is a good thing!) Def think if they recommend following their instructions (ie. leave EARLY and grab those hiking shoes if they say to) and also to make this an overnight trip. We did a day trip, but with the amount of activities, it would have been smart of us to turn it into an overnight trip :) All the places were super cute - altho wish there were more instructions for the hike locations (where to park our cars)
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The bakeries were great except for the Hockley General Store (overrated, overpriced) which was also included in a previous trip we took. The beach that was recommended was full of construction equipment and machines and the view was a bit of an eyesore. John and Marie's Emporium was closed, and according to a friendly local who stopped to chat with us, is "never open."
The drive was nice and scenic and the bakery spots were great, but overall I'd give this trip a C.