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Local Markets and Picturesque Towns

Local Markets and Picturesque Towns

Regular price $39.00 CAD
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One trip is required per group.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

One of our best-selling trips, and for a good reason. Stops include historic towns, local markets, eateries and hidden gems. This trip makes a great gift because of its versatility.

Trip Highlights

  • A picturesque surprise stop
  • A historic town with great local markets
  • Beautiful gorges, riverside walks and a waterfall
  • A mini self-guided surprise route in the country

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Saturday

Seasons: Year-round

Not recommended: Sunday through Tuesday, Holidays

PLEASE NOTE

  • Best taken Thursdays and Saturdays.
  • This trip has some stops that overlap with Historic Haunts.

Itinerary

STOP 1

Your first stop takes you back in time to a quaint historic village. We've packed this first stop full of things to do and eat. Drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Get your cameras out! This romantic landmark deserves a picture or two. Drive time to the third stop is 25 minutes.

STOP 3

One of the most beautiful villages in all of Ontario, packed with photo opps, shops, hikes and a lot more. Drive time to your fourth stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 4

Your fourth stop offers rivers, gardens and more picturesque things to see before heading home.

Region

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Can depart from

London Area, Toronto Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • An Ice Pack and Cooler
  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Money
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Accessible
  • Kid-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

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

  • From Toronto: 3 hours and 30 minutes / 265 km
  • From Oakville: 2 hours and 35 minutes / 216 km
  • From Hamilton: 2 hours and 29 minutes / 177 km
  • From Pickering: 3 hours and 40 minutes / 310 km
  • From Kitchener: 1 hour and 15 minutes / 70km
  • From Barrie: 3 hours 50 minutes / 335 km
  • From London: 3 hours 28 minutes / 297 km
  • From Collingwood: 3 hours and 46 minutes / 262 km
  • From Goderich: 3 hours and 40 minutes / 278 km

This trip can be done Wednesday to Saturday throughout the year. We highly recommend going on a Thursday or Saturday to make the most of it.

We recommend leaving anytime between 8 am-9 am.

Unfortunately this trip is not pup-friendly and they will need to stay at home for the day.

We recommend bringing between 2- 5 people on your surprise road trip adventure.

None of the stops require an entrance fee.

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

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A full enjoyable day!

I received this trip from my son and daughter-in-law as a birthday gift and was told to make a day away with my 4 close friends. We left at 8 am and didnt get home until 8pm!! There was so much to see and do and we wanted to take in as much as possible. Even then we've vowed to go back another day to one place we decided would take more than the suggested time. Another girls' day trip!!

Thank you so much for sharing this! What an amazing birthday gift — and it sounds like you made the absolute most of your day with your friends! We love hearing that there was so much to see and do that you’re already planning a return visit. That’s what Guess Where Trips are all about — discovering new places and making great memories. We can’t wait to be part of your next girls’ day out! :)

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Tracy Breed
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Fun day

Some known stops some unique and new..but altogether a fun day.

Thank you so much for leaving a review! We're so glad that you enjoyed your day of exploring, and hope you will try another one of our road trips in the future. :)

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My husband and I did this trip and extremely enjoyed it. The scenery was beautiful. The stops were easy to find. We found it to be relaxing and informative. We will definitely try another trip.

Thank you so much for leaving a review! We're so happy you had a great time exploring, and can't wait for you to try another trip with us! :)

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Great trip

had such a great time on this trip, found many cute little stops we would not have found otherwise. also love shopping local!

We LOVE supporting small local businesses, so we're so happy that you do too! :) Thank you so much for leaving a review. WE're so happy that you had a great time!

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Angie K.
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Enjoyed the country drive and all the sites, most the stops on the way were all new to myself and my daughter. Enjoyed the history of the places and will definitely do another one.

This is so wonderful, thank you for leaving a review! :) Your photos are beautiful too; it looks like you had a fabulous day!