Experience local delicacies and enjoy a walk through old-growth forests on a food-and-nature weekend for two in Canada’s Dairy Capital. Your getaway begins in Toronto where you’ll board a VIA Rail train to beautiful Ingersoll. Watch the urban cityscape give way to the bucolic landscapes of Ontario’s Southwest.
Stay overnight at the charming Elm Hurst Inn and enjoy a bottle of chilled sparkling wine from the Burning Kiln Winery, a tasting of locally made chocolates and a special cheese & cracker tray from Local Cheese Artisans. Treat yourself even further with an optional add-on treatment at Elm Hurst Inn’s onsite spa. The next morning, enjoy a gourmet breakfast before heading out on a private guided nature walk through the Nith Forest, a little-known stretch of serene old-growth forest. Enjoy a fireside lunch along the way. You’ll head back home on another relaxing rail journey. This unique Ontario experience makes for the perfect escape from the ordinary.
Landsby is a Preferred Partner with VIA Rail – Return economy class rail from Toronto (or other Ontario cities, a fare difference may apply) to Ingersoll is included in this package.
DAY 1:
Leave Toronto (or another Ontario city) on a VIA Rail train to Ingersoll. (You can also opt to rent a car instead of taking the train)
Check into the Elm Hurst Inn & Spa, which offers luxury accommodation, fine dining, and spa relaxation on their heritage property on the outskirts of Ingersoll. The property is just a minute away from the Town of Ingersoll and 20 min from Woodstock.
Besides a night of accommodations in a Deluxe Inn Room, you’ll also receive a chilled bottle of sparkling wine from Burning Kiln Winery (Turkey Point, Ontario), a tasting of chocolates and a cheese & cracker tray from Local Cheese Artisans.
DAY 2:
Enjoy a gourmet breakfast at the Elm Hurst Mansion Restaurant. At 9:00 am set off for a guided walk of the Nith Forest.
You’ll be guided to a path less travelled, exploring untamed natural areas along the Nith River. Tributary of the Grand River Watershed (a designated Canadian Heritage River), the Nith is home to some of South Ontario’s largest forests and early Canadian culture. Hike through rare Carolinian Forest in hidden valleys that feel lost in time. The Nith’s Forests feature folklore of abandoned early riverside settlements plus amazing nature with stunning sights unknown even to many locals. Cross picturesque old iron bridges & watch out for herds of white-tailed deer crossing the river while Red-tailed Hawks cry out above.
This immersive interpretative forest experience includes animal tracking plus exploring habitats, uncovering old Trapper’s Lean-to’s & a pioneer’s cabin foundation lost in the forest. Complete with a campfire building for a warm lunch featuring delicious Maple Chilli, this Nith hike is an authentic explorer’s experience. (4 hours with approx. 6 km hike plus interpretative experiences & campfire lunch included).
Board your VIA train back to Toronto or other Ontario city.
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