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The Small Town Charm Trail

The Small Town Charm Trail

$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

You know those towns that are described as 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it'? They often have the most amazing hidden gems! Get to know a few small pockets of Ontario with this surprise road trip.

Trip Highlights

  • Adorable small towns you'll want to return to
  • Local cafes and restaurants for road trip fuel
  • Great stops to fill up your camera roll
  • Outdoor adventures perfect for every activity level

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Saturday

Seasons: Year-round

Not recommended: Sunday through Tuesday, Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Seniors
  • History Buffs
  • Foodies
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Itinerary

STOP 1

Start the day with a cuppa joe & delicious treat at a funky coffee roasters. On the way? You'll want to check out our historic photo op spot & a delightfully delicious cheese farm. Drive time to your second stop is 5 minutes.

STOP 2

For your second stop we have recommended a great spot to grab an early lunch & a local park with a cool past. Drive time to your third stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 3

This town is small but mighty with incredible antique & food shops on the main street. This is where your cooler and ice packs will come in handy - trust us! Drive time to your fourth stop is 12 minutes.

STOP 4

An iconic history-filled town with the most incredible shops, sites and restaurants. On the way we have included one of the cutest markets we have ever seen.

Region

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Can depart from

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

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • An Ice Pack and Cooler
  • Cash
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Walking Shoes

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 Toronto: 3 hours and 30 minutes / 300 km
  • From Brampton: 2 hours and 55 minutes / 256 km
  • From Oakville: 2 hours and 55 minutes / 253 km
  • From Hamilton: 2 hours and 29 minutes / 214 km
  • From Kitchener: 1 hour and 24 minutes / 93 km
  • From London: 2 hours and 33 minutes / 185 km
  • From Niagara Falls: 4 hours and 10 minutes / 363 km
  • From Barrie: 4 hours and 30 minutes / 421 km
  • From Sarnia: 4 hours and 5 minutes / 337 km

This trip can be done any time of the year from Wednesday - Saturday. There are a few closures between Sunday-Tuesday.

We recommend leaving anytime between 8:30 am - 9 am. The later you leave, the less time you may have to complete all the stops.

Unfortunately, this trip is not pup-friendly. We recommend quite a few indoor destinations on this road trip, so you will have to leave them at home for the day!

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

None of the stops require an entrance fee. You will want change for parking and all food and drink purchases are the travellers responsibility.

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

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So much fun!

We had a great time getting away for the day for our anniversary. One thing to be aware of is one of the locations at the 3rd stop is temporarily closed and one of the locations at the second stop has changed owners and is now just a restaurant, not really a market anymore. Despite these small hiccups we had an amazing day and can't wait to try another trip soon!

Thank you so much for your feedback; we're so glad that you enjoyed your trip!

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I loved this trip, being native the the area I found lovely hidden gems that I didn't even knew existed. The food recommendations were great and loved the goodies we got at places!

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I love Guess Where Trips

My friend and I chose the Small Town Charm Trail. We had so much fun with the surprise aspect, which I find to be the more exciting way to go. But, if you choose to glance ahead on the schedule you'll still have a great time. All the stops and choices were awesome! I've taken a few Guess Where Trips in southwestern Ontario and have enjoyed them all!

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Small Town Charm

So much fun! We bought this gift for my mom as a birthday gift. Unfortunately I was late purchasing and had to have to trip sent by email. Although my mom didn’t know the stops, my husband and I did.
That being said, we had a great time! Such unusual and fun stops. We met a couple of others on the same tour!
Would definitely do it again but go for the surprise!

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Lovely trip with options

Highly recommend the Small towns trip. There are plenty of options and variations depending on the vibe you are feeling on the day of. It's quirky, delicious, and peaceful.

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