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Water and Wine Trail<br />
Cecile’s House<br />
Highland Manor<br />
Leaving the cities behind, discover the villages,<br />
lakes, sandy beaches and little islands that form a<br />
charming and idyllic landscape in the south of the<br />
province. This is a part of Ontario that remains<br />
relatively unknown outside local circles and yet<br />
has lots to offer the traveller seeking an escape<br />
‘off the beaten track’. From the Great Lakes to<br />
the vineyards of Niagara and Pelee Island the<br />
area is fresh and intoxicating.<br />
Day 1<br />
Collect your hire car in Toronto and<br />
drive south along the shore of Lake<br />
Ontario to Niagara-on-the-Lake.<br />
Day 2<br />
Day 3<br />
Day 4<br />
Day 5<br />
Spend a whole day discovering<br />
historic Niagara-on-the-Lake and<br />
nearby Niagara Falls.<br />
Your drive today takes you along<br />
the shoreline of Lake Erie to<br />
Leamington. You may wish to<br />
break your journey at the lovely<br />
little village of Port Stanley. Upon<br />
arrival take the car ferry over to<br />
Pelee Island.<br />
Today you have a full day to<br />
discover the delights of Pelee Island.<br />
Take the ferry back to Leamington<br />
and then continue your drive<br />
northwards to Goderich on the<br />
shore of Lake Huron.<br />
Fathom Five National Marine Park<br />
Goderich<br />
and Lake Huron<br />
Steeped in historic charm, the town of Goderich<br />
on Lake Huron is frequently described as ‘the<br />
prettiest town in Canada’ and it is well worth<br />
basing yourself here for a couple of days. It has<br />
several distinctive buildings including an octagonal<br />
town square, court house, Huron Historic Gaol,<br />
the Governor’s House and Huron County<br />
Museum. There are three excellent sandy beaches<br />
on the lakeshore that are great for swimming,<br />
sailing and windsurfing and are often blessed with<br />
spectacular sunsets. Nearby Bayfield is another<br />
pretty historic village worthy of exploration.<br />
BENMILLER INN AND SPA,<br />
GODERICH<br />
This beautifully restored former wool mill<br />
occupies a delightful sylvan dell east of Goderich.<br />
The various mill buildings have been transformed<br />
to provide 57 individually themed guest rooms,<br />
each furnished with feather-top beds and<br />
sumptuous linens and some come<br />
with their own sauna, fireplace, or Jacuzzi. The<br />
Woollen Mill houses a fireside lounge, dining<br />
room and a pub whilst the striking River Mill<br />
contains a patio, indoor swimming pool, sauna,<br />
hot tub and the Benmiller Spa.<br />
Bruce Peninsula and Fathom<br />
Five National Marine Park<br />
The Bruce Peninsula separates Lake Huron from<br />
Georgian Bay and is renowned for the magnificent<br />
coastal walking along the Bruce Trail. At the<br />
northern tip of the peninsula lies Fathom Five<br />
National Marine Park which protects curious rock<br />
formations such as Flowerpot island. In this area<br />
twenty shipwrecks lie in shallow crystal-clear<br />
waters, popular with divers but also perfectly<br />
visible from glass-bottomed boats. The little town<br />
of Tobermory is the departure point for the ferry<br />
over to Manitoulin Island whilst the old port of<br />
Owen Sound, the town at the foot of the<br />
peninsula, is a great place to stay while exploring<br />
the region.<br />
HIGHLAND MANOR, OWEN SOUND<br />
Hidden amongst ancient maples in the town of<br />
Owen Sound, Highland Manor is a lovely Victorian<br />
house that has evolved into a delightful bed and<br />
breakfast. Guests are delighted by the high ceilings,<br />
hardwood floors and library, dining and music<br />
rooms. Owners Linda and Paul pride themselves on<br />
attention to detail, such as the flowers in each of<br />
the four guest rooms, and their scrumptious<br />
breakfasts. Often you will be enchanted as music<br />
played by Linda on the grand piano tinkles softly<br />
through the French windows, adding a particularly<br />
memorable charm to your stay.<br />
Day 6<br />
Day 7<br />
The pretty little town of Goderich<br />
awaits your discovery today, or you<br />
may wish to relax on one of the<br />
many lovely sandy beaches.<br />
Drive back to Toronto to drop<br />
off your hire car at the end of<br />
your tour.<br />
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL<br />
Our private tailor-made journeys offer<br />
complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and<br />
accommodation shown are designed to give you a<br />
flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit<br />
your preferences. Prices vary according to selected<br />
accommodation and season, please telephone us<br />
to discuss your individual requirements.<br />
Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake<br />
Ontario: Canada<br />
Telephone: 01993 838 700<br />
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