As much as we love summer in Toronto, it’s also the peak season for getting out of town and enjoying everything else our province has to offer. And fortunately, is lush with destinations worth road tripping. Whether you’re looking to relax and rejuvenate, rock out, or just explore a new town or city, here are five places to plug into the GPS.
For each destination, we asked an in-the-know local to share gems worth adding to your itinerary. About 90 minutes from Toronto The Pine’s co-owners, Jeremy and Cassie Austin, in front of their Creemore restaurant. When chef Jeremy Austin returned home after working in Michelin-starred kitchens in Italy and Hong Kong, he didn’t set up shop in Toronto.
Instead, he opened — a restaurant offering a 16ish-course tasting menu — in Collingwood, and recently he relocated it to , a small village in the Niagara Escarpment with “so much charm.” “This husband-and-wife’s chocolate shop is an addiction of ours — we must visit at least once a week. Everything is delicious, but their baguettes are something special: bubbly, crispy, chewy, and some of the best we’ve ever had.
” “The farm is absolutely breathtaking. Everyone should visit once in their lifetime.” “If you are looking to spend the night in Creemore, this is a stunning old house with a 50-acre estate, a country vibe and warm hospitality.
” “It’s a big mistake to not browse the shelves or deep dive into the world of wine at this wonderful, cosy and heartfel.
