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Wine Time and Hidden Gems

Wine Time and Hidden Gems

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Only 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

Craving rolling vineyard views, artful little towns, farm markets and that breezy, laid-back feel only lakeside moments can deliver? This is the trip for you! It’s the kind of place that deserves more than a quick visit...make it a weekend if you can!

Trip Highlights

  • Fantastic farmers markets
  • Unique spots for wine, beer and cider
  • A picturesque trail with a haunted history
  • Snap a photo next to a geological wonder
  • Make a couple furry & feathered friends

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Thursday through Sunday

Seasons: Spring through Fall

Not recommended: Mondays, Tuesdays, Winter, and Holidays

PLEASE NOTE

Can be done on Wednesdays; however, one farm option on stop #2 will be closed.

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Wine Time and Hidden Gems

Itinerary

STOP 1

This hidden gem is the ideal spot to stretch your legs, grab a coffee or treat, and soak in the local charm. The drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Get a closer look at the area's rich farming culture by a visit to a local market, orchard, or make a unique feathered friend. The drive time to the third stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 3

We’ve handpicked some of our favourite wineries—many of which conveniently line the same ‘wine’-ding road. The drive time to the third stop is anywhere between 5-30 minutes (depending on where you want to go).

STOP 4

We've packed SO much stuff into the fourth stop. The choice is up to you!

Region

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Can depart from

Toronto Area, Kingston Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Money
  • Outdoor Gear
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water
  • Bathing Suit & towel (optional)
  • Picnic Blanket

Additional Details

  • Dog-Friendly
  • Accessible
  • Kid-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes driving distances and not time spent at stops.

  • From Peterborough: 3 hours and 32 minutes / 258 km
  • From Pickering: 3 hours and 22 minutes/ 323 km
  • From Kingston: 3 hours and 37 minutes / 290 km
  • From Toronto: 4 hours and 15 minutes / 399 km
  • From Oakville: 4 hours and 43 minutes / 471 km

This itinerary is best done Thursday - Sunday from Spring - Fall. Can be done on a Wednesday, but one farm option on stop #2 will be closed.

If you’re travelling in the winter, we recommend going on Saturday or Sunday. There will be more options available on these days!

We recommend leaving anytime between 8 am - 9 am.

First Stop: Our featured stops are free to explore. One optional park is $21 per vehicle.

Second Stop: One seasonal animal encounter (Apr. - Oct.) is $5 per person. Free year-round options are also available.

Third Stop: No fee

Fourth Stop: No fee

You can bring your pup on Wine Time and Hidden Gems!

The trip includes patio options for when it’s warm & take out options. 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 recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip. If you're bringing a larger group, we highly recommend having one person in charge of booking reservations at the restaurants and attractions in advance. In your confirmation email, you'll receive a copy of the itinerary.

We have included a few accommodation recommendations in the confirmation email.

Customer Reviews

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One day is not enough!

We had the absolute best trip! Although the weather was expected to be very rainy on our first day, we packed our bags booked a trendy boutique motel and made a night of it. We explored 2 provincial parks, the cutest little artsy towns, found a lighthouse house, enjoyed a couple cafés, ate the best pizza, and took in a mystic lake. It was the perfect area to explore and so much to see! We can’t wait to go back and see the stops we missed.

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Aw, we love this so much!! We're so glad you had a fabulous day of exploring, and hopefully you can come back to the area again and visit all of the other options. :) Thank you so much for leaving a review!

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Frances
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Wine time and hidden gems

truly enjoyed this trip and would definitely recommend it to others.

Thank you so much for leaving a review! :) It means so much to us!

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Christine Riley
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Fabulous time for Five Ladies!

Our group did the “Wine Time and Hidden Gems” and had a wonderful day! We have all lived in the area for years and were amazed by all the little gems that we had never discovered. Looking forward to another “Guess Where” trip next summer ❤️

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Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are thrilled that you and your group had a fabulous time on our 'Wine Time and Hidden Gems' tour. It's always exciting to show locals some hidden gems in their own backyard!

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Perfect Girl’s Trip!

This trip was filled with wonderful hidden gems that we would have never thought to stop at on our own! Perfectly planned! Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the hidden gems along the way — that's exactly what we love to hear! :) It means a lot to know the trip felt perfectly planned. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience!

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Loved it

Did this as a weekend girls trip and the stops were fun and some you’d never know existed! We appreciated the multiple options so we could choose what to do for each day/stop. Since we started in the main area for stops 2-4, we switched the order and did the first stop as the last, and it was still great.

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Thank you so much for leaving a review! :) We're thrilled to hear you had a fun weekend girls trip and that you were able to customize the adventure to fit your plans. That's exactly what we hope for—flexible, memorable experiences with great company. Thanks again for sharing, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon!

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