STOP 1
Fuel up for the day with delicious coffee and homemade baked goods before choosing a picturesque park for an easy stroll. Drive time to your second stop is 20 minutes.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Think cozy bakeries, swim spots, easy hikes, and wine with a view, all wrapped up in one charming escape. You’ll wonder how this area stayed off your radar for so long!
This trip takes place in Canada!
Trip Highlights
- Hiking options that work well for everyone
- Incredible wineries, cideries & breweries
- A charming and historic small town
- Lakeside moments and a chance to swim
- A luxurious bakery for pastries
AVAILABLE TO DEPART
PLEASE NOTE
Itinerary
STOP 2
Head into the heart of an often-overlooked small town for a little wining, dining, and shopping. Drive time to your third stop is 10 minutes
STOP 3
With so many incredible wineries in the region, we've selected a few of our favourites! Drive time to your fourth stop is 15 minutes.
STOP 4
With so much to see in the area, we've left this last stop up to you! Pick just one suggestion or visit a few to end your adventure.
Region
Can depart from
Windsor Area, Detroit Area, Sarnia Area, London Area
Before you go
What You'll Need to Bring
Additional Details
- Kid-Friendly
- Dog-Friendly
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This was a gift for our daughter's first anniversary. They will tell me when they go on their trip.
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We had a great time on the Southern Express! Each stop offered something different — from fresh local goods to wineries and breweries. We did find that many places closed earlier than expected, so we felt a bit rushed and would definitely recommend making it a two-day trip to fully enjoy the experience. Overall, a fun adventure with beautiful scenery and lots to discover!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the variety and beauty of the Southern Express. Great point about the timing — spreading the trip over two days is a fantastic way to fully soak it all in without feeling rushed. We appreciate your recommendation and hope your next adventure is even more relaxing and fun! Cheers to many more discoveries ahead! :)
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Great stops, solid food recommendations!!
A lot of choices we will have to come back to finish off the ones we missed. 😎
Easy to follow the directions and everything was close enough to find.
We're so happy you had a fun day on this road trip! Such a beautiful area with tons of hidden gems! :) Thank you for your review!
C
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We’re a family of four (two adults and two preteens) and took on this adventure for a fun day out. We’re not super athletic or anything, but we were hoping for a bit more excitement—honestly, it felt like it might be more fun for grandparents than for kids.
The first stop at the sweets shop was awesome! We never would have found it on our own, and the amount of options was overwhelming —in a good way. Definitely a highlight for all of us.
One of the stops we were looking forward to was unfortunately closed because of a power outage. We went with the other option, but it wasn’t very exciting. Our 12-year-old summed it up as “going out to stare at grass”—which felt pretty accurate since it wasn’t migration season.
Still, we’re glad we did it. It got us out exploring new spots and gave us a full day of family time, which we loved. Just maybe better suited to a slower-paced day than one full of adventure.
Thank you so much for your review and feedback! :) We're glad you had a great day out with your family; that's our favourite thing about our trips is that they provide an opportunity for people to enjoy a day out exploring with their loved ones. This is definitely a slower paced trip!
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