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The Waterfall Route

The Waterfall 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

Explore a variety of waterfalls, charming towns, funky restaurants and several photo ops throughout the day! This trip is perfect for spring - fall travellers. Waterfalls may dry up in extreme heat.

Trip Highlights

  • Get your waterfall fix
  • Take in scenic views
  • Delicious small-town food stops
  • A one-of-a-kind seasonal garden

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

This trip is best done Thursday through Saturday from Spring to Fall. We do not recommend travelling outside of these dates, due to closures.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Avid road trippers
  • Waterfall chasers
  • Adventurous families and couples
  • Photographers

Itinerary

STOP 1

Start your day by heading to this charming country town centred around a dam and its falls. Drive time to the second stop is 17 minutes.

STOP 2

Another cute town, another waterfall. We've also recommended a few hiking trails if you're ready to stretch your legs. Drive time to the third stop is 19 minutes.

STOP 3

Grab a bite to eat for the next stop. We've recommended a variety of delicious eateries and some other attractions to look out for. Drive time to the fourth stop is 5 minutes.

STOP 4

The last stop includes two of the biggest waterfalls of the day. We've also included two bonus options if you'd like to keep travelling- including five more waterfalls to check out!

Region

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Can depart from

Kitchener-Waterloo Area, Toronto Area, Barrie Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Hiking Shoes
  • Money
  • Outdoor Gear
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Dog-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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See the approximate total round-trip driving distances/times below. These are driving distances only and do not factor in time spent at stops.

• From Toronto: 4 hours and 20 minutes / 348 km

• From Hamilton: 4 hours and 26 minutes / 342 km

• From Kitchener: 3 hours and 23 minutes / 250 km

• From Pickering: 4 hours and 45 minutes / 395 km

• From Barrie: 3 hours and 15 minutes / 234 km

This itinerary can be used Thursday to Saturday from Spring to Fall.

We recommend departing between 7:30 am and 8:30 am if you’re departing from the GTA. The later you leave, the less time you may have to complete all the stops. 

You can bring your pup on The Waterfall Route!

The trip includes patio options for when it’s warm & take out options. There will also be at least one dog-friendly activity at each stop. If you bring your furry friend, you will be unable to bring them into any indoor suggestions.

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip. If you're bringing a larger group, we highly recommend having one person in charge of booking reservations at the restaurants and attractions in advance. In your confirmation email, you'll receive a copy of the itinerary.

One suggestion on your Fourth Stop requires an admission of $10, with a second free option. Please bring cash or have cell data available to pay online.

We have included a few accommodation recommendations in the confirmation email.

Customer Reviews

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Natalie Ilic
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The Waterfall Route

This was a fun trip, (did this in early October) the weather had been a bit dry for a while, so some of the waterfalls were not as vibrant and flowing as much as they normally would but still beautiful scenery and could listen to the flowing water all day long! The stops were super cute and fun.

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Tonya Hackenbrook
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Overall it was a nice day

We did enjoy most of the stops on the itinerary. The first one was a waste and could be replaced with something else. A stop at an overpriced store with minimal selections..really just a small grocery store.
The last one gave direction to an additional scenic spot but the directions led to the middle of a dirt road and nothing scenic..overall, it was good. We visited 3 waterfalls that we had never seen before and enjoyed the adventure together

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Heather Doerbecker
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Waterfalls

My husband and I did the waterfalls package. We love going for walks and chasing waterfalls! I do photography as a hobby and was able to get some great fall pictures as well as waterfalls 😊. Such a great idea! Looking to doing some more

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J.M.
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Waterfall Route

Overall an amazing day trip! I have already recommended to several friends and my husband and I will be doing another!!
Favourite stops were the second and third, fourth stop wasn’t as great as it was made out to be in the description.

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Tara Lehman
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Waterfall trip

We had a great time opening our envelops for each stop. Definitely not a Sunday trip if you want to do a couple of the additional recommended stops (a market and an art gallery). I can't wait to go back to the natural waterfalls again in the spring! We had a great time!