Wine Time and Hidden Gems
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Wine Time and Hidden Gems

Wine Time and Hidden Gems

Regular price $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

Craving rolling vineyard views, artful little towns, farm markets and that breezy, laid-back feel only lakeside moments can deliver? This is the trip for you! It’s the kind of place that deserves more than a quick visit...make it a weekend if you can!

Trip Highlights

  • Fantastic farmers markets
  • Unique spots for wine, beer and cider
  • A picturesque trail with a haunted history
  • Snap a photo next to a geological wonder
  • Make a couple furry & feathered friends

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Available to depart Wednesday - Sunday from Spring to Fall.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Those looking for longer day trips or an overnight getaway
  • Foodies
  • Girlfriend Getaways
  • Couples
  • Photographers

Itinerary

STOP 1

This hidden gem is the ideal spot to stretch your legs, grab a coffee or treat, and soak in the local charm. The drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Get a closer look at the area's rich farming culture by a visit to a local market, orchard, or make a unique feathered friend. The drive time to the third stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 3

We’ve handpicked some of our favourite wineries—many of which conveniently line the same ‘wine’-ding road. 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
  • Bathing Suit & towel (optional)
  • Picnic Blanket

Additional Details

  • Dog-Friendly
  • Accessible
  • Kid-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 itinerary is best done Wednesday - Sunday from Spring - Fall.

If you’re travelling in the winter, we recommend going on Saturday or Sunday. There will be more options available on these days!

We recommend leaving anytime between 8 am - 9 am.

First Stop: Our featured stops are free to explore. One optional park is $21 per vehicle.

Second Stop: One seasonal animal encounter (Apr. - Oct.) is $5 per person. Free year-round options are also available.

Third Stop: No fee

Fourth Stop: No fee

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.

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I’ve been to this area quite many times, but this planned trip helped me finding the areas that I’ve missed all the time I’ve been there. It’s a great way to plan your trip and with the stop recommendations it’s cherry on the top. Recommended 100%….!!!👌🏽

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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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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.