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Secrets in the South

Secrets in the South

$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

With funky markets, scenic roads and the most picturesque towns, you'll love all of the secrets you discover on the road. This trip is best enjoyed between June - October as there are a handful of fabulous seasonal suggestions.

Trip Highlights

  • A few fun & funky markets and local eateries
  • Scenic hikes with some non-hiking alternatives
  • A countryside winery
  • The most adorable hamlet
  • A beach town with a couple of secrets
  • A seasonal lavender farm on a picturesque property

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

This trip is best done Wednesday through Sunday, from June to October. We do not recommend taking it outside of these dates due to closures.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Active families and couples
  • Seniors
  • Photographers
  • History buffs
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Itinerary

STOP 1

Welcome to the country! Your first stop will allow you to stretch your legs before grabbing a nearby snack. Drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

The second stop will take you to a tiny village you'll fall in love with. Drive time to the third stop is only 5 minutes.

STOP 3

A short hike to take in the country air, a local small winery, or a lavender farm if the timing is right. The choice is yours! Drive time to the fourth stop is approximately 20 minutes.

STOP 4

End your day in an area with a few secrets and local wonders in a great beach town. There's a lot to do here!

Region

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Can depart from

Sarnia Area, London Area, Kitchener-Waterloo Area, Toronto Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Bathing Suit
  • Camera
  • Hiking Shoes
  • Money
  • Outdoor Gear
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water

Additional Details

  • 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 London: 2 hours and 10 minutes / 140 km
  • From Chatham: 3 hours and 40 minutes / 310 km
  • From Kitchener/Waterloo: 3 hours and 25 minutes / 282 km
  • From Hamilton: 3 hours and 35 minutes / 320 km
  • From Mississauga: 4 hours and 21 minutes / 405 km
  • From Windsor: 5 hours and 10 minutes / 460 km
  • From Sarnia: 3 hours 36 minutes / 324 km

This trip can be done from Wednesday - Sunday and is best done between June - October!

We recommend leaving anytime between 8:30 am - 9:30 am.

This trip is somewhat pet-friendly! There will be at least one dog-friendly activity at each stop; however, the majority of our shop and eatery/winery suggestions will not allow dogs inside, so you may be limited to take-out options. We recommend coordinating with the weather if you're bringing your furry friend.

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

A few of our suggestions on the fourth stop have an entrance fee however we have included lots of free things to do as well!

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

Customer Reviews

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Angela A
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Loved our adventure!

It's amazing how many little gems we have in our own backyard that we weren't aware of before this trip. I will definitely be purchasing additional adventures and sharing as gifts. Well done Guess Where!!

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Alisha M
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Underwhelming

Unfortunately just wasn’t impressed with this trip compared to the first one we did (Markets to Mountains). My boyfriend and I felt the reviews and quotes about this trip were quite exaggerated. The trail really wasn’t anything special, or out of the ordinary. The towns were very quiet with not many people, and the shops didn’t really spark our interest. The beach that was quoted to be one of the most beaches in southern Ontario was nothing to write home about. The winery was the best part and mostly because of the service. We still enjoyed ourselves but felt this would be better for a family trip rather than a couples trip (based on our tastes of course).

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Darlene McKetsy

We gifted this trip to friends ..they loved it .

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Courtney Wilson
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Only 4 stars because the winery is now closed

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Lea Benjamin
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Mystery Road Trip Adventure with my Girls!

I did this trip as a birthday gift to my sister and sister-in-lawl We had a great time following our Stops. It was an incredibly hot and humid day and we decided on the Old Growth Forest Trail rather than the Wetland Trail at Dan Patterson Conservation Area, as it was over-run with mosquitos. I will say that as an avid hiker, it was not a great hike and the "overlook" was disappointing. We had fun at the recommended stops and especially enjoyed our lunch at New Sarum Diner. Great folks and the unique fish and chips is not to be missed. Unfortunately by the time we reached our "Little Village of Sparta" everything had closed by 4/4:30 pm. The Quai Du Vin Estate Winery experience was very memorable. Lovely people and a lovely winery. We enjoyed wine tasting and a delicious charcuterie board. On weekends in summer they have music and other events. We split up our trip and did an overnight in Port Stanley and the suggested accommodation was just right. We wish we had more time for the beach but back-tracked a bit to complete our "mission". Overall it was a joy doing something different without all the planning. Would definitely do this again!

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