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The Cheese & Charm Trail

The Cheese & Charm Trail

$65.00 USD
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Only one trip is required per group.

* "Instant Digital Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a digital document (a web link), and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Calling all cheese lovers and countryside explorers! This deliciously charming road trip winds through scenic backroads filled with flower farms, local markets, dairy stops, and small-town surprises - perfect for a day of snacking, wandering, and saying “just one more stop".

Trip Highlights

  • Farm markets overflowing with baked goods & local treats
  • Rustic dairy shops & maple goodies
  • A relaxed mix of indoor exploring & easy outdoor strolls
  • A quirky cheese-themed museum & playground
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday - Saturday

Seasons: May - mid-December

Not recommended: Sunday - Tuesday, Winter & early Spring, Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Foodie friend groups
  • Families with kids of any age
  • Anyone wanting a relaxing rural road trip
  • Cute couple day trips
  • Seniors & multi-generational families
Couple sitting at a cafe table with coffee cups, smiling.
Bakery counter with sandwiches, cookies, and flowers on a wooden table.
Aerial view of a blue barn surrounded by fields with a clear sky.
Old wooden barn with a garden in front, surrounded by trees
Person holding a bottle of maple syrup in a store with shelves of products in the background

Itinerary

STOP 1

Choose between a historic art space or charming flower farm to start your day. Drive time to your second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Go on a farm frenzy with tons of local goodies, like cheese, roasted nuts, homemade fudge, and more! Drive time to your third stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 3

Visit the "Dairy Capital of Canada" where you'll find a quirky cheese museum and playground. Drive time to your fourth stop is 18 minutes.

STOP 4

End the day your way with scenic trails, maple treats, rustic dairy farms, and even a few famous filming locations!

Region

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Can depart from

London Area, Brantford-Area, Kitchener-Waterloo Area, Hamilton Area, Sarnia Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • An Ice Pack and Cooler
  • Cash
  • Camera
  • Walking Shoes
  • Bug Spray

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 Brantford: 2 hours and 36 minutes / 162 km

From London: 2 hours and 38 minutes / 145 km

From Kitchener/Waterloo: 3 hours and 5 minutes / 199 km

From Hamilton: 3 hours and 17 minutes / 245 km

From Sarnia*: 4 hours / 357 km

From Mississauga*: 4 hours and 10 minutes / 325 km

From St. Catharines*: 4 hours and 20 minutes / 334 km

This trip is best done Wednesday - Saturday between May to mid-December.

We do not recommend travelling between Sunday - Tuesday, in the winter/early spring months, or on statutory holidays.

We recommend leaving anytime between 9:00 am - 9:30 am. The later you leave, the less time you may have to complete all of the stops.

Unfortunately, this road trip is not dog-friendly. In order to get the most out of your day, we recommend leaving your furry friend at home.

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

First Stop: One option requires an entry fee ($) per person during the summer months. We’ve provided two other free alternatives.

Second Stop: No fee

Third Stop: No fee, but our featured stop takes donations!

Fourth Stop: No fee

*Please note: gas, food, shopping, and tolls are additional costs.

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