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Summary

8 Cheap Ontario Trips Where You & Your BFFs Can Treat Yourselves

Time to get spoiled!
Lead Writer, Travel

There's always a reason to treat yourself, and you and your friends can feel like royalty when visiting these spots around the province. The best part is, you don't need to empty your bank account in order to indulge in something special. Ontario's cheap activities will spoil you and your friends this summer.

We all deserve a break, and these little trips around Ontario will give you a much need pick-me-up.

It's the perfect way to enjoy time with your friends while getting pampered.

The Ice House Winery is an adorable little venue that serves sweet ice wine slushies. You can sip the day away with these frozen drinks fit for a queen.

Speaking of queens, you can take a trip to England by having High Tea on a waterfront patio.

Or, head over to Casa Loma to dine in an enchanting palace garden.

You can eat gold-covered champagne pancakes on a tropical patio near Toronto for the ultimate brunch experience.

These Ontario day trips are also great ways to spend some extra time with your BFFs this season.

From charming towns to picturesque hikes, there are so many places to explore.

Live your best life without breaking the bank at these spots around the province.

Sip Sweet Ice Wine Slushies

Price: $10 per slushie

Address: 14778 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Get fancy with frozen ice wine slushies at the adorable Ice House Winery.

Get Lost In Sunflower Fields

Price: $10 per adult (free until full bloom)

When: Opens July 24, 2020

Address: HWY 48 & Sideroad 17, Beaverton, ON

Why You Need To Go: A brand new 10-acre sunflower field is opening this summer, and you can stroll along a stunning yellow trail and grab some pictures.

Sip High Tea By The Water

Price: $28.95 per person

Address: 900 Bay St., Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, ON

Why You Need To Go: Take a trip to England at the quaint Blue Willow Tea Shop, complete with a waterfront patio to enjoy High Tea on.

Have A Boozy Movie-Watching Experience

Price: $12 per adult

Address: 141 Ontario St. N., Kitchener, ON

Why You Need To Go: Apollo Cinema is a licensed movie theatre that lets you sip wine and beer while enjoying classic films and new releases.

Dine In A Castle Garden

Price: $10 - $28 per dish

Address: 1 Austin Terr., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Live out your princess dreams by dining in an enchanting garden with Casa Loma as a backdrop.

Treat Yo'self To Massive Cones

Price: $3.80 +

Address: 36 Vaughan Rd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Indulge your sweet tooth at this insane ice cream parlour. Dutch Dreams will make you feel like you're in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.

Eat Gold-Covered Champagne Pancakes

Price: $16.75 + per meal

Address: 359 Barton St. E., Hamilton, ON

Why You Need To Go: Motel has a tropical patio and menu filled with amazing eats like champagne pancakes and pistachio-topped flapjacks.

Get Your Nails Done Outdoors

Price: $30 per manicure

Address: 68 Brock St., Kingston, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy the fresh air and get pampered with a manicure on Cher Mere's cute pop-up patio.

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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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