Thursday, May 16

Local Markets & Picturesque Towns: 1 Day Road Trips

Historic towns, markets, eateries and hidden gems. Explore the unknown through four surprise stops on this self-guided, digital road trip.

By Guess Where Trips

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Thursday, May 16 · 8am - 5pm EDT

Location

St. Jacobs

St. Jacobs St. Jacobs, ON Canada

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Your First Stop

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.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Your Second Stop

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Your Third Stop

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.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Your Fourth Stop

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

About this event

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.

What is it?

A link to a 40-60 page digital road trip itinerary filled with hidden gems, charming towns and small businesses. Explore them at your own pace on this one-day, self-guided, road trip.

How many do I need to purchase?

Just one! You only require one itinerary for the whole group.

What do I need?

A car and access to GPS (like Maps on your phone).

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

Frequently asked questions

How long will it take?

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

When can I use this trip?

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.

When should we leave?

We recommend leaving anytime between 8 am-9 am.

How many people can I bring?

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip.

How many "tickets" do I need to purchase?

Just one for the whole group! No need to purchase one per person.

Organized by

Guess Where Trips

Guess Where Trips creates one-day, self-guided, mystery road trips that lead you to hidden gems, charming towns and small businesses. You only need one "ticket" per group as it is a travel itinerary. No need to meet up with a group or guide, you'll hit the road yourself!

These events are for the digital version of our trips, which will be emailed to you after purchasing. For the mailed version, feel free to head over to our site guesswheretrips.com.