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For the small town vacationers:

A Day Trip to St. Jacob’s Village & Elmira

Small towns in Ontario make for the best mini-vacations, whether it be a fun day trip or a weekend escape. If you’re craving a local getaway, this day trip guide to📍St. Jacob’s Village and Elmira is a perfect place to start. ✨These recommendations are based on my own personal travel experiences.

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A Weekend Getaway: Elora & Fergus 📍

One of my favorite Ontario small towns you need to add to your list! It’s a good year-around destination, but most popular in the summer months. It can be a fun day trip or a intimate weekend getaway.

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15 Ontario small towns you will fall in love with

Ontario is proud of its small towns 💛 I carefully curated this list to share with you the most charming little towns that are often overlooked by travellers. Any of these places can make for a fun day trip or a weekend getaway ⬇️ Interested in going on a trip but don’t want to deal with the small details? Just ask me about my pre-made lists! Or, we can curate something custom.

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Visit the “County”: The Best Local Eats & Drinks in PEC

Prince Edward County (PEC) also known as “The County” by locals, is known for its food, wine, and craft beers and ciders. Just so you know, these spots are located across the County (not just in one town) and you’ll need a car to get to them all. Another great idea 💡 is to rent a bike and hit up the restaurants and wineries in one area.

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Explore Ontario: Winter Activities You Need to Try!

Most people like to hibernate indoors during the winter months ❄️ But in fact, it’s one of the most interesting times for outdoor activities, especially in Ontario! Even if you’re not a big winter person I guarantee you’ll find something in this list that you’ll love doing 😊 Enjoy and happy adventuring!

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For the Foodies & wine lovers:

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A wine-lover’s guide to Ontario: Beamsville & Lincoln

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6 Places in Ontario you can dine in a cozy igloo

Dining indoor-outdoors in a magical igloo is becoming a popular trend since the pandemic. But where to find the best places to go? See below for a list of my favorite places you can dine in a cozy igloo in Ontario ✨

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Niagara-on-the-Lake: A self-guided bike tour

Niagara-on-the-Lake or “NOTL” for short, is packed with wineries, from boutique + family owned to the large + luxurious. I visit NOTL at least 1-2x a year to try new wineries, so I’m happy to share my knowledge with you! Here’s what’s included in this self-guided winery tour: 🏡Accommodation (for groups) 🚲Bike rental info 🍷Winery suggestions with my honest reviews 🍽️Restaurant for dinner ✅My personal tips to make your wine tour the best day ever!!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Holly Marie Baughman

I’m an Ontario based creative (soon to be moving to Montreal, Quebec) with a love for locally-inspired travel experiences. I curate guides & trips that help spread the love to smaller businesses + local communities 💛 My expertise is finding lesser known places that are usually hard to find or book ⬇️ Shop my trips and find me on Instagram (@hollymarietravels) to start planning your next trip! 📍Personalized lists start at $15 📍Custom itineraries start at $50/day 📍Guides (pricing varies, shop below)

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