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Curiosities & Coastlines

Curiosities & Coastlines

$65.00 CAD
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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

Wander through eerie ruins, stop at offbeat roadside finds, explore historic small towns, and relax by the shores of Lake Huron. This laid-back Bruce County adventure perfectly mixes local legends, great eats, and scenic spots!

Trip Highlights

  • Picturesque ruins hidden down a dirt road
  • Cute cafes with homemade baked goods
  • Play eye-spy along a pond trail
  • Historic trestle bridges with incredible views
  • A beach-side boardwalk trail
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Saturday

Seasons: Spring - Fall

Not recommended: Sunday - Tuesday, Winter months, Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Nature lovers
  • Romantic overnight getaways
  • Photographers
  • A friend-group day trip
Wooden boardwalk surrounded by greenery
Person taking a photo of teacup on cellphone
Eerie church ruins in the middle of a field
Person filling up a glass of beer at a brewery
Photographer taking a photo in the middle of a forest trail

Itinerary

STOP 1

This eerily beautiful spot makes for the most incredible photo op, with its church ruins and adjacent cemetery. The drive time to the second stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 2

Explore a heritage trail & trestle bridge with amazing river views and an iconic local photo op. The drive time to the third stop is 14 minutes.

STOP 3

Choose from a historic town stroll or a picturesque trestle bridge trail. Then, grab something to eat or drink in town before heading on your way. The drive time to the fourth stop is 20-30 minutes.

STOP 4

Depending on which way you’re travelling to go home, we’ve got you covered. Go north or go south; either way you’ll end in a coastal small town with so much to offer!

Region

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Can depart from

Kitchener-Waterloo Area, Goderich Area, Collingwood Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Money
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Accessible

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

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

From Goderich:

2 hours and 50 minutes / 214 km

From Collingwood:

3 hours and 55 minutes / 266 km

From Guelph*:

4 hours and 30 minutes / 316 km

From Kitchener/Waterloo*:

4 hours and 40 minutes / 340 km

From Barrie*:

5 hours and 15 minutes / 370 km

From London*:

5 hours and 15 minutes / 382 km

From Toronto*:

6 hours and 20 minutes / 475 km

*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

This trip is best done between Wednesday-Saturday from spring to fall. We do not recommend travelling between Sunday-Tuesday or in the winter months.

The end areas for this trip are popular summer destinations. Parking may be more difficult and expect additional traffic.

Collingwood or Goderich areas:

  • Depart between 8:30 - 9:00 am

Guelph or K/W areas:

  • Depart between 7:30 - 8:00 am

GTA, London, Barrie, or Toronto areas:

  • Best done as an overnight trip
  • Depart between 7:30 - 9:00 am depending on if you’ll be tackling the stops over 1 day or over 2 days.

This trip is somewhat dog-friendly! On each stop, there is an outdoor option that allows dogs.

However, most of our eatery and shop options only allow dogs on seasonal outdoor patios, so we recommend coordinating with the weather. In the wintertime, you will be limited to our outdoor options only if you bring your pup.

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

First Stop: No fee

Second Stop: No fee

Third Stop: No fee

Fourth Stop: No fee

*Please note: gas, tolls, and food are not included and may be additional costs.

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