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