Lavender Farm Experience with Local Lunch, Day Trip from Toronto

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience award-winning food, drink, and hidden gems on this small-group tour through rural Ontario. Enjoy a scenic drive through the world’s largest Greenbelt, passing the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment, picturesque farmland, and charming small towns.

Visit a sustainable lavender farm to explore different lavender varieties, relax by the fields, sip fragrant lavender tea, or browse a boutique filled with award-winning lavender products.

We’ll drive and delve into the history and lore of the regions small towns and hamlets as we head for lunch at a historic local inn. Enjoy a delicious two-course prix-fixe lunch (optional add-on) made with seasonal local ingredients.

The day concludes at a rural brewery, surrounded by beautiful countryside and warm hospitality.

Seasonal Notes
May/June: Early summer, vibrant new foliage, blossoming flowers and fields
July/August: Lavender fields in full bloom
August: Sunflower fields in full bloom
Mid-September/Late October: Fall colours

What's Included

A light on-board locally-produced snack and water are provided during the tour.
Two-course prix fixe lunch. Includes starter, main course and non-alcoholic beverage.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Expert Guide
Beer tasting flight
Gratuities not included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Tour by The Cheltenham Badlands site, one of Ontario’s geological treasures, formed at the base of an ancient sea about 450 million years ago.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Discover Ontario lavender from field to harvest. Through early to late summer, walk the stunning lavenders field, filled with more than 6,000 French and Culinary lavender plants, and beautiful photo opportunities. The explore a path through the sunflower field of 400,000 sky-high bright and blooming flowers! Then take in the harvest and go-behind the scenes in later August through September. Visit the year-round Lavender Boutique and Lounge to shop award-winning beauty products as you enjoy a cup of lavender tea or the not-to-be missed lavender lemonade. (Lavender bloom is late June to late August; Sunflower bloom is late July to late August; blooms are dependent on weather and season)

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Lunch at Mono Cliffs Inn - Lunch at Mono Cliffs Inn - Enjoy a two-course prix-fixe lunch with non-alcoholic beverage or dine a la carte at this hidden culinary gem. Sourcing only the freshest local ingredients from nearby farmers and producers. Each meal is crafted with care from scratch.(Two-course lunch optional add-on).

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Enjoy a refreshing beer flight, relax in the beer garden or challenge someone to fun game of cornhole at this rural brewery nestled in the hills Dufferin County. (Brewery may be substituted with another wonderful beverage produced based on season and availability)

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Itinerary: Pickup from downtown Toronto 9:30 a.m. Pickup from Hurontario St /401 Commuter Lot 10:20. Arrive at first stop 11:15 a.m. for 1 hour. Arrive at Lunch stop 12:45 p.m. for 1.5-1.75 hours. Arrive at final stop 2:30 pm for 1 hour. Return to Toronto 5:30 (return time is approximate and dependent on traffic).
  • Tour duration includes all travel time. While travelling between destinations your guide will entertain you with facts and folklore of region and small towns we pass through during the tour.
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Supplied by Rural Route Tour Company

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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