10 Ontario SMALL TOWNS

10 Ontario SMALL TOWNS I'd recommend again & again! Almonte Best for: A charming day trip with small-town charm. Coffee: Ottawa Valley Coffee Don't miss: Mill Falls, right in the heart of downtown Eat: Joe's Italian Kitchen (the patio is worth it!) Pro tip: Arrive in the morning to enjoy the cafés and boutiques before it gets busy. Huntsville Best for: Pairing a cute downtown with outdoor adventures. Coffee: Threshers' Cafe Don't miss: the Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery Treat yourself: Gelato at Affogato Café Pro tip: add on a day trip to Arrowhead or Algonquin Provincial Park. Gananoque Best for: Experiencing the Thousand Islands. Coffee: Loverne's Eatery Don't miss: kayak through the Thousand Islands Eat: Riva Italian Restaurant Pro tip: Visit London Bay Lookout nearby for one of the best views in the region. Pictou Best for: A girls' weekend in Prince Edward County. Coffee: Econoloco Bikes + Brews Don't miss: second the afternoon winery hopping Treat yourself: Slickers Ice Cream (Apple Pie is a must!) Pro tip: Make time to explore Bloomfield too, it's only a few minutes away. Haliburton Best for: Cozy cottage weekense and lake days. Coffee: Castle Antiques & Café Don't miss: Haliburton Forest and their canopy walk Eat: Juno Italian Kitchen Pro tip: Finish the day at Skyline Park Lookout for sunset. Kincardine Best for: Beach days and unforgettable sunsets. Coffee: The Daily Grind Don't miss: The Phantom Piper at sunset (summer only!) Eat: George's on Harbour or Erie Belle Restaurant (try their fish &chips!) Pro tip: Spend some time at both Station Beach and Boiler Beach. Perth Best for: A slow day of cafés, boutiques, and historic streets. Coffee: Jazzy's Don't miss: Perth Pie Company Explore: Stewart Park and the Tay River (bring a book and take it slow!) Pro tip: Give yourself time to wander, you'll stumble across some of the town's best shops. Bracebridge Best for: Chasing waterfalls in Muskoka. Coffee: Bracebridge Coffee House Don't miss: High Falls, Wilson's Falls & Bracebridge Falls Eat: Basilico Pro tip: Book a Muskoka River cruise if you're visiting in summer. Port Hope Best for: A cozy day of cafés, boutique shopping, and small-town charm. Coffee: The Pulse Café Don't miss: Wander the boutiques, bookstores, and antique shops My tip: See how many filming locations from IT you can spot while exploring downtown. Carleton Place Best for: A laid-back day trip that's equal parts shopping and relaxing. Coffee: Foundry Coffee Bar Don't miss: Explore the boutiques along Bridge Street Relax: Unwind at Mapleton Ranch Retreat My tip: Plan your visit around lunch so you have time to enjoy Black Tartan Kitchen WHICH ONE ARE YOU VISITING FIRST? Follow for Ontario itineraries you can actually copy.