The Small Town Charm Trail
The Small Town Charm Trail
The Small Town Charm Trail
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The Small Town Charm Trail

The Small Town Charm Trail

4.6 (99 reviews)

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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.

When to Go Weds - Sat
ends near Stratford, ON

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Detour Diaries: Ontario

Detour Diaries: Ontario

Packed with 500+ of our favourite road trip stops across Ontario, Detour Diaries features 130+...

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Lilac Road Trip Journal

Lilac Road Trip Journal

Track all your local adventures - big or small!

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Trip Highlights

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

How Long Is This Trip?

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
  • From Goderich: 3 hours and 13 minutes / 232 km

When Can I Go?

Days of the week: Wednesday through Saturday

Seasons: Year-round

Not recommended: Sunday through Tuesday, Holidays

Travel Tips

  • This trip has one stop in common with Hops, Hikes & History.
  • Note that our featured suggestion on stop #2 is closed for indoor tours between January - March; however, you can still visit the beautiful grounds and see the building from the outside.

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The Small Town Charm Trail

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What People Love About Our Trips

Rated 4.9/5.0 stars

What an Amazing Day!

Our daughter gave us this for Christmas and we finally pulled it out this week, July now. We love a road trip and loved the mystery of each new step. Great things to see and experience. Great restaurants to enjoy. I’ve recommended it to all my friends. Amazing.

Donna S. 🇨🇦

First Time…There WILL be a second!

Knowing the area we went I was very pleasantly surprised. We saw things I did NOT know existed! One of the stops was closed however we were able to walk up to it for a photo.

Mary Y. 🇨🇦

Great day away!

Did this trip with my mom for Mother’s Day. Lots of quaint little stops and places to explore! They also gave a few options at each stop so you could choose your own adventure! Will definitely be doing this again, had a wonderful time!

Megan M. 🇨🇦

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Our team spends 40+ hours researching, driving, and vetting every route: talking to locals, discovering hidden gems, and making sure every stop is worth your day.

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