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Wine Time and Hidden Gems

Wine Time and Hidden Gems

$65.00 CAD
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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

This trip requires a little more driving, but we promise it's worth it. We've found quite a few hidden quirks and gems along the route which we know you'll love. We've packed the last stop full of great recommendations in case you want to make this day trip into an overnighter.

Trip Highlights

  • An iconic market
  • Some quirky & cute wineries
  • Fantastic local restaurant recommendations
  • Drive by an old ‘Ghost Town’
  • Recommended hikes along the way
  • A lighthouse and beach photo opp

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Available to depart any day, with limited hours on Monday-Wednesday.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Those looking for longer day trips or an overnight getaway
  • Foodies
  • Girlfriend Getaways
  • Couples
  • Photographers
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Wine Time and Hidden Gems

Itinerary

STOP 1

The first stop is the perfect place to start your day. The drive time to the second stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 2

The second stop allows you to connect with a bit of nature. Not a fan of hiking? There's a few photographic opportunities here you don't want to miss. The drive time to the third stop is 30 minutes.

STOP 3

Welcome to the 'wine-ding' road. You'll have a lot of fun at this stop. The drive time to the third stop is anywhere between 5-30 minutes (depending on where you want to go).

STOP 4

We've packed SO much stuff into the fourth stop. The choice is up to you!

Region

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Can depart from

Toronto Area, Kingston Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

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

Additional Details

  • Dog-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes driving distances and not time spent at stops.

  • From Peterborough: 3 hours and 32 minutes / 258 km
  • From Pickering: 3 hours and 22 minutes/ 323 km
  • From Kingston: 3 hours and 37 minutes / 290 km
  • From Toronto: 4 hours and 15 minutes / 399 km
  • From Oakville: 4 hours and 43 minutes / 471 km

This trip can be used all year. There are some closures Monday-Wednesday, however we’ve recommended alternative stops. Please keep in mind that there might be closures on holidays.

We recommend leaving anytime between 8 am-9 am.

A completely optional hike suggestion on the second stop requires an entrance fee and a reservation. It is $21/vehicle, so please email us if you would like the park name to book in advance.

All other stops are free & there are other suggestions on stop two if you do not want to book the above.

You can bring your pup on Wine Time and Hidden Gems!

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.

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

Customer Reviews

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Sue Sanders

I gifted this to my daughter and son-in-law. They're very excited to go on this adventure.

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Sandra Schroeder
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Wine time and hidden gems

The whole trip was awesome except for the first stop. The ghost town was very disappointing. I feel it wasn’t worth driving out of the way for, not much to see. I would recommend removing this stop and adding something different. We made it an overnight trip and stayed in a glamping tent. It was in cherry valley. I recommend you checking it out and maybe putting it as an option for places to stay.
We will definitely be buying another trip!!!!

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Stephanie Campbell
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Tour number 2

Have already purchased our second trip.
So excited

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Sandy Chandler
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Nice to see a different part of Ontario

Loved the trip, did not get to see everything but will be back in the area again to see more.

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Evelyn Tchao
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Fun overall!

Overall, I really love the idea of Guess Where Trips and would recommend it highly! My husband and I did this trip last October and had a great day out. I rated this a 4/5 only because for anyone who has driven through the area, a couple of the stops weren't what I call hidden gems/unique. That being said, we definitely did discover some new places and we very much enjoyed ourselves, so I'd definitely recommend this for anyone who isn't familiar with the area.

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