Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features.

Please select your date of birth for special perks on your birthday. Your username will be your unique profile link and will be publicly used in comments.
Narcity Pro

This is a Pro feature.

Time to level up your local game with Narcity Pro.

Pro

$5/month

$40/year

  • Everything in the Free plan
  • Ad-free reading and browsing
  • Unlimited access to all content including AI summaries
  • Directly support our local and national reporting and become a Patron
  • Cancel anytime.
For Pro members only Pro
Summary

Ontario Has A 'Small Town Charm Trail' That Leads Through Twinkly Christmas Villages

It's a magical road trip!

Two people standing on a bridge.

Two people standing on a bridge.

Courtesy of Guess Where Trips
Lead Writer, Travel

Warm up that car! This enchanting Ontario road trip leads through dreamy small towns and villages and you'll feel like the star of a Hallmark film.

The Small Town Charm Trail is a unique experience offered in the Sarnia, London, Toronto, and Kitchener-Waterloo Areas by Guess Where Trips. The company is known for its one-day surprise road trips that encourage local travel.

Two people standing on a bridge.Two people standing on a bridge.Courtesy of Guess Where Trips

The road trips come with an envelope containing the secret stops and destinations you'll be seeing along the way.

The Small Town Charm Trail is just one of the adventures you can embark on, and it's especially magical to experience during the Christmas season when all the towns are lit up with decor.

The trail includes four unique stops where you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors and small town charm. The day begins at a funky cafe where you can fuel up with some coffee and a sweet treat.

Aisles of cheese.Aisles of cheese.Courtesy of Guess Where Trips

The rest of the stops include places like a cheese farm, local park and history-rich streets.

This road trip can be done year-round from Wednesday through Saturday and is an idyllic way to enjoy local Ontario destinations.

There are lots of other themed road trips offered by Guess Where Trips, from The Waterfall Route to Markets to Mountains and the drool-worthy Butter Tart Trail.

The road trip packages can be purchased online so fill up your gas tank and get ready to do some exploring.

The Small Town Charm Trail

\u200bGuess Where Trips road trip package.

Guess Where Trips road trip package.

Courtesy of Guess Where Trips

Price: $65

When: Year-round

Why You Need To Go: This road trip leads to secret small towns and is a magical Christmas adventure.

Guess Where Trips website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

Explore this list   👀

  • 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.

This enchanting small town set on a BC island was named among North America's 'most peaceful'

Sandy beaches, ancient forests and a cozy town — anyone?. 🌲

This Ontario gem with waterfront towns and beaches is one of Canada's 'best' spots to live

It has "large" homes "priced much lower" than major Canadian cities.