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The Sweet & Scenic Route

The Sweet & Scenic Route

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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

A little sweet, a little scenic—this road trip blends cozy cafés, local wines, and maple treats with easy trails, waterfalls, and serene ponds. Perfect for a girls' getaway or a romantic day trip!

*Note that this trip can be taken in the summer months; however, the waterfalls may slow to a trickle in the hot weather!

Trip Highlights

  • Tasty maple bites
  • Snap a photo of a funky bit of Canadiana
  • A few easy outdoor adventures
  • Farmers markets with sweet treats
  • Sip local wine & take in the views

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Saturday

Seasons: Best done fall - spring

Not recommended: Sunday through Tuesday, Holidays

PLEASE NOTE

Waterfalls may slow to a trickle during the summer months.

Maple syrup spread at market
Hand holding a glass of wine at a winery
Waterfall in forest
A body of water surrounded by trees on a cloudy day in Ontario
Two cappuccinos on a table in cafe

Itinerary

STOP 1

Grab a tempting treat to-go before visiting a truly unique piece of Canadian history. The drive time to the second stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 2

Savour small town charm, sip local wines, or stroll along an easy trail. The choice is yours! The drive time to the third stop is 12 minutes.

STOP 3

A quick outdoor adventure is sure to please in any season of the year. Then, head to a yummy farm market that specializes in all things maple! The drive time to the fourth stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 4

Whether you’re up for a waterfall adventure, or you want to enjoy another glass of wine, we’ve got you covered.

Region

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Can depart from

Toronto Area, Kitchener-Waterloo Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Money
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water
  • Snowshoes (optional)

Additional Details

  • Accessible
  • Dog-Friendly

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 St. Catharines:

1 hour and 25 minutes / 68 km

From Hamilton:

2 hours and 15 minutes / 144 km

From Mississauga:

2 hours and 35 minutes / 214 km

From Brantford:

2 hours and 50 minutes / 208 km

From Guelph:

3 hours and 15 minutes / 250 km

From Downtown Toronto:

3 hours and 25 minutes / 255 km

From Kitchener/Waterloo:

3 hours and 30 minutes / 277 km

This trip is best done between Wednesday - Saturday. Can be done on a Sunday; however, please bring extra road trip snacks!

This trip is best done from fall - spring! While you can travel in the summertime, note that the waterfalls may slow to a trickle or dry up completely with the hot weather.

We recommend leaving between 9:00 - 9:30 am (or slightly earlier if you’re coming from downtown Toronto).

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: One waterfall requires a parking fee per vehicle. We’ve provided several free alternatives.

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

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Rosanna Winifred
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Amazing Experience

My husband and I had a blast celebrating our 6th anniversary with guess where. It was beautiful and scenic !

Congratulations! :) We're so glad that we could help you celebrate you special day. Thank you for leaving a review!

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The Sweet & Scenic Route

This trip was amazing. We prebooked accommodations the night before so that we could start the day fresh. We stayed at the Bonnybank Bed & breakfast near Vineland which was a perfect choice for us. Carla is very accommodating and her historical house on the Twenty Mile creek provided an extra bonus for history buffs. It is located next to the Owl Sanctuary which was very interesting as we listened to the owls call during the evening. The Trip package was very well laid out giving us options. We loved the hikes and the wineries but also loved the choice. After indulging in one winery it was good to do a hike. For those who truly indulge in all the wineries it is strongly recommended to find accommodations that night as it was long drive home for us afterwards.

Thank you so much for leaving a review! :) We're so happy you had a great time exploring this area, it is such a hidden gem!

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A great experience!

I love how many options and opportunities there was exploring and taking the day as it came. I love that you had choice and heads up for what was to come without spoiling the surprise. The description was exactly as described and my husband and I had so much fun!

My only feedback would be a little bit more information on food options for those of us with dietary restrictions as we had to do a bit of extra googling to find the best options for us.

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Great suggestions on places to visit. We loved the hikes. Both waterfalls we visited her completely dry. Being local, we were finished the entire tour by lunch time, but took the opportunity to visit additional stops we hadn’t visited before. While in Fonthill we visited Font Coffee Bar instead of the suggested stops (amazing spot!)

Thank you for your review! We would love to know more about how we could have made this a 5 star experience for you, please feel free to share your feedback with us at questions@guesswheretrips.com :)

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This was a wonderful day trip with lots of activities, choices and interesting spots to visit. I enjoyed the choices of stops and you also could make it your own with what you wanted to do, there was a variety of activities, each spot was different! The route was really well planned exploring a beautiful area.

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