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Secrets in the South

Secrets in the South

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Only one trip is required per group.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

With funky markets, scenic roads, and the most picturesque towns, you'll love all of the secrets you discover on this road trip. This trip is best enjoyed between June - September as there are a handful of fabulous seasonal suggestions.

Trip Highlights

  • A few fun & funky markets and local eateries
  • Scenic hikes with some non-hiking alternatives
  • A countryside winery
  • A beach town with a couple of secrets
  • A seasonal lavender farm on a picturesque property
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Sunday

Months: June to September

Not recommended: Mondays, Tuesdays, October through April, and Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Active families and couples
  • Seniors
  • Photographers
  • History buffs

Itinerary

STOP 1

Welcome to the country! Stretch your legs at a little local trail before grabbing one of our favourite sweet treats in the area (no, seriously!). Drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Learn all about this charming hamlet with a unique name and visit the local shops. Drive time to the third stop is only 5 minutes.

STOP 3

Decision time! Choose between a short hike, a picturesque winery, or a beautiful lavender farm and market. Drive time to the fourth stop is approximately 20 minutes.

STOP 4

Pick a direction! Choose a lakeside town, and end the day with your toes in the sand with tons of shops and eateries nearby. The perfect ending to a summer road trip!

Region

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Can depart from

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

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

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

Additional Details

  • 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 London: 2 hours and 10 minutes / 140 km
  • From Chatham: 3 hours and 40 minutes / 310 km
  • From Kitchener/Waterloo: 3 hours and 25 minutes / 282 km
  • From Hamilton: 3 hours and 35 minutes / 320 km
  • From Mississauga: 4 hours and 21 minutes / 405 km
  • From Windsor: 5 hours and 10 minutes / 460 km
  • From Sarnia: 3 hours 36 minutes / 324 km

This trip can be done from Wednesday - Sunday and is best done between June - September!

We recommend leaving anytime between 8:30 am - 9:30 am.

This trip is somewhat pet-friendly! There will be at least one dog-friendly activity at each stop; however, the majority of our shop and eatery/winery suggestions will not allow dogs inside, so you may be limited to take-out options. We recommend coordinating with the weather if you're bringing your furry friend.

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

A few of our suggestions on the fourth stop have an entrance fee however we have included lots of free things to do as well!

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

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We had a wonderful time on our adventure visiting places that we would not have thought to visit.
The suggestion of a hotel in the area was a good idea and we booked one for the day before and the day of the trip making it a mini vacation.
We met 3 other couples on the same trip and they all seemed to be enjoying it proving how popular these trips are.
Thank you for a great idea.

We love making our one-day trips into mini-getaways! Such a beautiful area to explore; we're so glad you enjoyed your time on the road. Thank you so much for leaving a review!

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Roseanne Toronchuk
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My husband was given a “Guess Where Trip” gift certificate for his birthday. This was an absolute gem of a gift. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

We're so happy to hear that you had a fabulous time on your road trip! :) Thank you so much for leaving a review!

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Interesting trip. Sadly we started in Windsor which was our. The Farm Stand is a must and we got free cookies. The Winery has changed hands and seemed to fancy. We went to Hounds of Erie which I recommend adding. They were down to earth and you could bring your dogs , and even have them off leash. Great place. Cider & Wine. We also hit up a distillary Otter Creek but they'd have to be 100% up to speed before recommending, but great people and history is cool. Maybe keep on radar.

Thank you so much for leaving a review and providing feedback. We'll certainly keep these spots in mind; thanks for letting us known about them! :)

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Loved every little thing. The people we met were wonderful and so kind at all stops. Will definitely be doing another at some time!!

Thank you so much for leaving a reivew! :) We're so happy that you had a great day on the road!

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Lisa Neu
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Lack of experiences. The winery was just ok. Very expensive

Thank you for your review and feedback. We're so sorry your experience on this trip did not meet expectations. We'd love to learn more about your specific experience and any additional feedback that you can provide will help us improve our trips for future travellers. Please email us at questions@guesswheretrips.com if you'd like to provide additional details.