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Summary

This road trip from Toronto takes you to a dreamy​ riverside town and quaint farm shops

It's extra magical during the holiday season.

Two people standing on a bridge. Right: A riverside building.

A secret road trip in Ontario.

Courtesy of Guess Where Trips, Guess Where Trips
Lead Writer, Travel

Start your car! This secret road trip from Toronto takes you to all sorts of incredible places and it's a great way to escape the bustle of the city.

Guess Where Trips, a company known for its secret one-day road trips with local travel experiences, has a Riverside Roaming route that features some amazing spots.

The road trip itinerary is a total surprise and comes with an envelope that reveals the destinations you'll visit during your trip.

The Riverside Roaming route is accessible from the Toronto Area, London Area and Kitchener-Waterloo Area and includes four surprise stops.

According to the website, the adventure begins "in a picture-perfect town by the river" and includes "strolling along boardwalks, dining at a funky distillery, indulging at farm shops and so much more."

The road trip is beautiful year-round, but it's especially magical during the holiday season, according to the Instagram page.

The roundtrip driving time from Toronto will take you approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes for the entire adventure.

There are a few other festive adventures you can take with Guess Where Trips, including Local Markets & Picturesque Towns, The Small Town Charm Trail, and Brews, Bites & Everything Nice (located in Ottawa).

With surprise stops and beautiful scenery, this road trip itinerary is a fun way to get out this winter without having to do a bunch of planning.

Riverside Roaming

Price: $65

When: Wednesday to Sunday, year round

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.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

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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.