STOP 1
Start your day your way—whether it’s wandering through towering cliffs, hidden caves, and historic ruins or opting for a peaceful garden stroll. Drive time to the second stop is 9 minutes.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a road trip where nature, history, hidden gems, and a touch of cinematic magic come together for a perfectly whimsical escape just outside the city!
Trip Highlights
- Go on the search for some ruins and caves (we've provided an easier alternative as well)
- Stop over for a lunch in a nearby hamlet overlooking the river
- Explore a historic farm before taking a peaceful walk through the woods
- Visit an old ghost town and learn about its history
- Enjoy farm fresh food & drinks
- Multiple recommendations included on every stop
AVAILABLE TO DEPART
SUGGESTED FOR
- Families with older kids
- History buffs
- A quick trip from the GTA
- Foodies
Itinerary
STOP 2
Founded in 1825, this tiny village is full of character. Picnic under the trees, discover a stunning photo op, and hunt for treasures in a charming antique shop. Drive time to the third stop is 12 minutes.
STOP 3
Step into a scene straight from Hollywood at a famous filming location, hit the trails for a scenic hike, or kick back with a local brew! Drive time to the fourth stop is 11 minutes.
STOP 4
Sip a glass of something delicious at a countryside cidery, browse a cozy market, or take a detour to a forgotten ghost town.
Region
Can depart from
London Area, Kitchener-Waterloo Area, Toronto Area
Before you go
What You'll Need to Bring
Additional Details
- Kid-Friendly
- Accessible
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Loved everything about this day trip and package. Highly recommend it. Cute shops, interesting stops and the variety of options for each stop couldn't have been better.
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your day trip! :)
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We did this trip on a Saturday in August. The start was in a farmers market. Had the best coffee and did a bit a of shopping. We probably spent too much time at the market. We skipped the conservation area as it was not accessible and opted for the gardens. We had a passenger with a wheelchair. Garden was nice and informative if you like a certain author but nothing special and not very beautiful. We then drove to a hamlet which was beautiful. Lots of shops, an ice cream place and cafes. We then drove to the filming spot. It was a nice short hike but not very scenic. We skipped the last stop as it got late and headed home. Overall an okay trip. This was our third Guess where trip and probably the least favorite.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for 'The Whimsical Route.' We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that the trip did not meet your expectations. We understand that everyone's preferences are different and we are sorry that this particular route did not appeal to you as much as our other trips. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will take it into consideration for future improvements.
We hope you will give us another chance in the future and we thank you for choosing our Guess Where trips.
J
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The trip started out great with a nice hike. Lunch followed and we really enjoyed the restaurant suggested. The third stop was entertaining and we met several nice people. The fourth stop had two locations which could only be viewed from the road which was disappointing. We chose not to do the other two stops as they were not of interest and we were limited for time. Overall it was a nice day and we will definitely try another one
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The first stop was excellent, showcasing an attraction that was close to home, but new to us. Second stop from first envelope was interesting but not a lot to see.
Second stop was very familiar to us, so if we had known in advance where we were going we would not have picked this route.
Third envelope showcased a site that would be of interest to a film buff.
Fourth envelope was very disappointing. Two required on-line payment which we could not do (no cell phone), one was closed (we new this in advance), two were drinking (but our group are non-drinkers), one store not worth going to, and one was not an explorer - just a drive-by.
We're sorry to hear you didn't have the best possible experience with this road trip! When we created this trip, we found the small towns, businesses and greenery to be very whimsical, quaint and quirky, which is where the name comes from. I'm actually from one of the hamlets on this trip, so I totally understand when it can feel too familiar and close to home, but we hope you found something new to discover along the way :) - JB
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A trip full of surprises. We thought we knew the area pretty well but this trip helped us find some new gems. Highly recommend this one for families of all ages. Both my 8 and 4 year old adored it.