Hello From Ontario - A Southern Ontario Tour Creemore Collingwood And Orillia
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Hello From Ontario: Exploring Creemore, Collingwood, and Orillia
Discovering Southern Ontario
Late spring is the ideal time for a scenic drive, so yesterday, my colleagues Vanessa, Khurram, and I decided to explore the enchanting countryside around Toronto. Since neither Vanessa nor Khurram had ventured beyond the city before, this was a perfect opportunity to discover the charming hinterlands surrounding the Big Smoke.
Leaving behind the bustling 16 lanes of Highway 401 and a short stint on the 410, we soon found ourselves amidst Ontario's picturesque landscapes north of Brampton. The transition was remarkable as farms, fields, and forests unfolded before us, revealing serene rolling hills and breathtaking views around the Hockley Valley.
First Stop: Creemore
Our adventure began in the quaint village of Creemore, nestled in the Mad River Valley and surrounded by the Purple Hills. With a history spanning over a century, Creemore was once a hub for timber and livestock. Today, it is renowned for the Creemore Springs Brewery. After enjoying a local breakfast with tea and scones, we visited the brewery. Despite not being avid beer drinkers, we relished learning about the brewing process and admiring the massive brewing kettles.
Niagara Escarpment Views
Continuing our journey, we approached the Niagara Escarpment, Southern Ontario's most prominent geological feature. In the tiny hamlet of Glen Huron (population 51), we admired the Hamilton Brothers feed mill from 1874 and a charming water wheel.
As we traveled south of Collingwood, we reveled in sweeping views extending to Georgian Bay. Collingwood itself is a budding four-season destination, known for the Blue Mountains Ski Hill, upscale shopping, and dining experiences.
Wasaga Beach Adventure
Pressing on, we reached Wasaga Beach, the world's longest freshwater beach, stretching 14 km. Despite the chilly, blustery 12°C weather, we admired the para-sailers brave enough to take on the cold waves of Georgian Bay.
Orillia's Island Princess
The highlight of our day awaited in Orillia, where we boarded the Island Princess, a charming double-decked cruise vessel on Lake Couchiching. Though the day was cold and threatened rain, we enjoyed a narrated tour of the lake, hearing about the coveted lakefront properties.
After our hour-long voyage, we enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the parklands beside Lake Couchiching, where a magnificent monument to Samuel de Champlain stands. Seeing children swimming in the chilly waters reminded us of Canadians' resilience against the cold.
Culminating in Culinary Delights
Our exploration concluded with ice cream at a lakefront stand, followed by a peek at the Ossawippi Express. This unique seafood restaurant features fully restored, turn-of-the-century railway cars and offers a patio overlooking Lake Couchiching?"certainly a noteworthy venue for special occasions.
As we drove back to Toronto along the east side of Lake Simcoe, we made a brief stop at Hy-Hope Farms for some gooseberry and rhubarb-strawberry pies, a sweet ending to our delightful country drive.
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