Stay : Ontario's Flavour and Wine Route
There are many gourmet regions in Ontario, particularly in Prescott-Russell and Prince Edward Counties and the Niagara Peninsula. Two of these regions are also home to numerous vineyards whose reputation extends beyond the borders of the country.
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Detail of the stay : Ontario's Flavour and Wine Route - 6 days
Day 1: Prescott-Russell County and Ottawa
Steps: Ottawa, St-Albert, Vankleek Hill
Early morning departure for Eastern Ontario in Prescott-Russell County. This region, essentially dedicated to agriculture, will give you a beautiful country experience. Make a stop at Vankleek Hill where Beau's microbrewery and its tasting room are located (possibility to visit the brewery). Then, in St-Albert, drop by the St-Albert Cooperative Cheese Dairy, highly renowned for its cheddars (interpretation centre on site). These are only a few of the gourmet stops possible in this region. At the end of the day, head to Ottawa, the national capital, where you will spend the night.
Day 2: Kingston and Prince Edward County
Steps: Kingston, Ottawa, Milford
Take the Rideau Canal Road (or 416 for those in a hurry) to Kingston. Spend the afternoon exploring this charming, historic city, then head to Prince Edward County, also known as the Bay of Quinte, where you'll spend the night at one of the charming local inns (The Wilfrid Boutique Farmhouse in Milford is highly recommended). Take advantage of your presence on this peninsula to dine in one of the restaurants offering the "farm to table" dining experience.
CANAL RIDEAU
Day 3: Prince Edward County
Continue exploring the Prince Edward County Flavour Trail and taste the region's different wines (see princeedwardcountywine.ca for a list of wineries). Finish your day with a massage at one of the local spas.
Day 4: Niagara Peninsula
Steps: Toronto, Niagara-On-The-Lake
Departure for the Niagara Peninsula. On the way, make a stop in Toronto and take advantage of this stopover to do your shopping and have lunch at one of the city's great restaurants. Then take the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) towards Niagara-on-the-Lake. Spend the night in one of the town's country inns after dining at a local gourmet restaurant.
Day 5: Niagara Peninsula
Steps: Niagara Falls
Discover the region of ice wine and fresh fruit picking. Enjoy tastings and lunch in one of the nearby restaurants. Then follow the Niagara Parkway, a beautiful road along the Niagara River, to Niagara Falls. Experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset and dine at the Skylon Tower's panoramic restaurant, where you can enjoy views of the city and the Falls. Finish your day with a trip to the casino.
SKYLON TOWER
Day 6: End of stay
Steps: Niagara Falls
Take advantage of your last moments in Niagara to see the Falls up close aboard Hornblower's catamaran or fly over the area with Niagara Helicopters.
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