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Markets to Mountains

Markets to Mountains

$65.00 CAD
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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

From cute markets to mountainside hikes, Markets to Mountains provides you with all the stops for a cozy yet adventurous day trip in Ontario. We highly recommend booking a hotel at the finishing stop for the ultimate weekend getaway.

Trip Highlights

  • Funky countryside markets & bakeries
  • An easy 3 km hike through crevices and cliffs
  • A variety of cozy restaurants, cafes, bars and breweries to choose from
  • A famous filming location for a quick photo
  • Multiple options for wintery outdoor adventures like skating & snowshoeing

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Sunday

Seasons: Year-round

Not recommended: Mondays, Tuesdays, Holidays

PLEASE NOTE

We recommend booking accommodation as this trip makes for a great overnight getaway.

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Itinerary

STOP 1

The best way to start your day is with a countryside market, fresh air, and baked goods. Drive time to the second stop is 35 minutes.

STOP 2

A historic town with a strong community vibe and a ton of photo-worthy spots. Drive time to your third stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 3

Choose between a hike surrounded by crevices and caves or a cozy cider spot. Drive time to the fourth stop is 25 minutes.

STOP 4

End the day in a waterfront town known for its outdoor activities, funky shops, and delicious restaurants. If travelling on a Sunday, there will be limited restaurant options available on the fourth stop.

Region

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Can depart from

Kitchener-Waterloo Area, Toronto Area, London Area, Barrie Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Hiking Shoes
  • Ice Skates (optional)
  • Oats (for feeding ducks)
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Snowshoes (optional)
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Accessible

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: 4 hours and 25 minutes / 340 km
  • From Barrie: 2 hours and 41 minutes / 172 km
  • From Brampton: 3 hours and 45 minutes / 245 km
  • From Kitchener: 4 hours and 58 minutes / 379 km
  • From London: 6 hours and 35 minutes / 512 km
  • From Niagara Falls: 5 hours and 53 minutes / 519 km

This trip can be done throughout the year from Wednesday - Saturday. If travelling on a Sunday, there will be limited restaurant options available on the fourth stop. We do not recommend travelling on a Monday or Tuesday.

We recommend leaving anytime between 8 am - 9 am.

This trip is somewhat dog friendly!

The trip includes patio options for when it's warm & takeaway that work well for your pet. However, if you bring your furry friend, you will be unable to bring them into any of our indoor suggestions.

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

Third Stop: One hiking option on your third stop requires a $10 / vehicle parking fee. A free suggestion is available.

A couple of recommendations in the “Want to Keep Going?” section will be an additional cost, but we have recommended a few additional free activities.

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

Customer Reviews

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Tracy
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Fun day!

We enjoyed the day and made a weekend out of it! We loved taking all the back roads. We preferred the first market over the second as there was a lot more to look at and more selection. (Luckily the second market had highland cows! 😍) Stop 3 was a bust as we had already eaten and the conservation area parking lot was absolutely swarming with deer flies - we didn’t even get out of the car. (This was at the end of June). Including bug spray/gear in the “what to bring” would have been helpful. Thank you for suggesting oats for the ducks! That was a highlight for us - ducks, geese, and swans eating out of our hand!

So glad you had a fabulous road trip! Bug spray is definitely a necessity during any Ontario summer adventure - great suggestion! Thank you for leaving a review!

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Br Cummings
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Market review

We actually had a great day of travel to the markets and mountains. There are a few areas where consideration should be taken before venturing out.
Our first envelope had a market highlight at the end. The store was empty. There grow their own food and it was too early for the store.
Second. We were looking forward to a hike at the conservation area. When we arrived at the road leading in, it was a washed out rocky road. There was no way to get in. If I could include pictures I would.otherwise we had a terrific trip. You could contact me if you need more info or the pictures. [****]

Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We will certainly look into both things that you mentioned; thank you for helping us to make our trips better and better! :)

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Mary Ann
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Markets to Mountains

Lots of variety so there's something for just about everyone... shopping, nature, eating, drinking and fun surprises off the beaten track. All in all, a very enjoyable adventure.

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Jessica Law
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Susan Anderson
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Great weekend

My husband and I enjoyed this road trip and made a weekend out of it. We discovered new places that we will return to again. Because of the weather we were unable to do everything on the itinerary but it was still a very worthwhile getaway.

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