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Summary

This small town in Ontario is a secret summer oasis with dreamy South of France vibes

No plane ticket needed.

A restaurant patio. Right: A person in a lavender field.

A restaurant in an Ontario town. Right: An Ontario lavender farm.

Lead Writer, Travel

Craving a little European escape? This small town in Ontario is a beautiful spot for a summer getaway and comes with some dreamy South of France vibes.

Located under 2 hours from Toronto, the picturesque village is perched along the Niagara Escarpment and has no shortage of charm.

With historic streets and a breathtaking lavender farm, you can forget you're in Ontario as you explore this enchanting spot. It boasts delicious restaurants, local shops and more to enjoy for an idyllic warm-weather outing.

Here's what to know about this beautiful village.

Creemore is a small Ontario town that's known as "the little village with a big heart," according to South Georgian Bay.

With old-world streets and charming local attractions, it's a magical spot to spend a summer day.

You can imagine you're in the South of France with a visit to the town's lavender farm, Purple Hill Lavender. The farm offers endless fields of purple and dreamy picnics amidst the blooms.

The French vibes continue at the local Chez Michel Restaurant, where you can dig into "French cuisine without the jet lag," according to the website.

The menu includes dishes such as steak frites, smoked duck and French onion soup.

Another spot to check out is the Creemore Bakery and Café, where you can bite into fluffy pastries like you're in Paris.

You can also take a trip to North America's Smallest Jail or sip drinks at the popular Creemore Springs Brewery.

If you're dreaming of the South of France but can't afford a plane ticket, you can enjoy a little taste of it at this small town in Ontario.

You can find out more on the Creemore website.

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    • Lead Writer

      Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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