Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Visitors can sample the local fare during a day trip by going to a market, such as the St. Jacobs Farmers Market in southern Ontario. With more than 600 vendors, the marketplace comes alive with tourists and locals bargaining over meats, baking, home decor, clothes, tools and other items. Visitors may sample local delicacies like pure maple syrup and summer sausage sold by the local Mennonite farmers and enjoy performances by local performers.
No matter what time of year it is, the Ontario side of the Niagara Falls is breathtaking. Visitors can take a day trip and purchase a Niagara Falls & Great Gorge Adventure Pass during the warmer months to take a trip behind the famous falls and experience the falls close up as they ride on the Maid of the Mist. Visitors can also take a White Water Walk to the edge of the rapids and enjoy the history of Niagara's phenomenal gorge.
Travelers will discover the history of the Southwest region of Ontario as they journey up and down Hamilton Mountain, also known as the escarpment. The trip often begins with a journey to a replica of Joseph Brant's house then travel along the North Shore Boulevard. Visitors then drive through Aldershot and through the Royal Botanical Gardens until they reach Burlington Heights. They can continue their journey, if they want, up the mountain past Borer's Falls and around other famous areas until they return to Brant House.
Ontario is famous for its exquisite wines from the Niagara Region. Oenophiles can take a day trip touring different wineries, such as Johnston's Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery. This winery demonstrates how to make wine from local fruit. It offers games for wine tasting, activities for kids and geo-caching opportunities and trails for hiking.