Want in on a secret? Vacations are every bit as fun and so much easier to plan (and pay for) with a simple shift into day trip mode. Long, boring drives get upgraded into quick little zips that leave everyone in the car saying, “We’re here already?” And that’s when the real fun begins. We’ve rounded up endless ways to spend the day that make it easy to please every single member of your day trip tribe.

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Now thru December 31

Browndale Farm Tour

Browndale Farm and Market

740 West Dumfries Road, Paris, Ontario

Book on your own time

Now thru November 30

Thrill UFLY Package

Upright Aviation Academy

5296 Bell School Line, Burlington ON, L7M 0P1

UFly Package can be arranged for single or groups and you can event request extra...

Now thru October 22

Paddling in Paradise: Fall Canoe Tours

Royal Botanical Gardens

16 Old Guelph Road, Waterdown, ON, Canada

Date & Time: September 7, 12, 17, 30 & October 14, 15, 21, 22, timing...

Now thru October 23

Paddling the Grand River – Paris to Brant (Self-Guided)

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

3 hour guided trip. Included: Canadian made 16ft canoe & all paddling gear (PFD, Paddles,...

Now thru December 31

McMaster University Campus Architecture Tour

McMaster Museum of Art

McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L6

Requires an off-site internet connection

December 27 - January 7

Winter Break Drop-In Activity Centre: Dig It! Archaeology 101 with the Hamilton Children’s Museum

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site

900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON

Closed Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00...

Now thru December 31

360 VR Experience

iFLY Toronto

2007 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario, ON, L6H 6P5

3 Flights x 1 Flyer From 1 to 6 flyer(s) 2 flights + 1 addtional...

Now thru November 23

Grand Voyageur (Guided)

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

Trip includes all paddling gear, experienced Voyageur Canoe interpretative guide, shuttle service between Paris &...

Now thru October 31

Movies with the Goats!

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Price: Minimum contribution of $100 + HST includes single household OR up to a maximum...

Now thru October 31

Puddicombe Estate Winery Tour: Culinary Whistle Stop

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery

1468 HWY 8, Winona, ON, L8E 5K9

MINIMUM 25 GUESTS. Price: $35.95. Duration: 2.5 hour. ONLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS

Now thru October 31

Introduction to Spey Casting and “Swung Fly Presentation ”Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead Techniques – 4 hour course

Fly Water Guiding

17 Alexander Avenue, Paris, ON N3L 2V6

Maximum of two casters, individual lessons recommended. Prices for the Five Hour Course with equipment...

Now thru October 31

Puddicombe Estate Winery Tour: Wine Maker’s Special Tasting

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery

1468 HWY 8, Winona, ON, L8E 5K9

MINIMUM 25 GUESTS. Price: $26.95. Duration: 1.5 hour. ONLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS.

Now thru December 31

Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing

One Axe Pursuits

7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON, L9T 2Y1

$1000 + HST, up to 4 participants Additional participants: $250 + HST per person Duration:...

Now thru December 31

Open Art Studio

Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre

1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Oakville, ON L6H 7B2

Pay at the door programming, the first sunday of every month between 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Now thru December 31

Self-Guided Group Tours

McMaster Museum of Art

McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L6

Groups of 10 or more, please contact Nicole Knibb in advance: knibbn@mcmaster.ca

Now thru October 31

Guided Walk & Wade

Fly Water Guiding

17 Alexander Avenue, Paris, ON N3L 2V6

Walk and Wade (Full Day): $425 one angler, $475 two anglers Walk and Wade (1/2...

Now thru October 31

Yoga with Goats

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Yoga with Goats - $35 per class +HST. Special Event Yoga with Goats - $40...

November 18

Brantford Canal Walk

Loop at the end of Beach Road, Brantford ON

Date & Time: Nov 18th, 10:30am Easy walking route, but long Free event, no registration...

Now thru December 31

Kick Start Experience

iFLY Toronto

2007 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario, ON, L6H 6P5

2 Flights x 1 Flyer From 1 to 13 flyer(s) per session From $59.99, ''super...

Now thru December 31

Rum and Chocolate Pairing

Manns Distillery

581 West Street Brantford, Ontario

Book on your own time, requires a group of 8 or more

Now thru October 31

Guided Drift Boat Trips

Fly Water Guiding

17 Alexander Avenue, Paris, ON N3L 2V6

$595 for one or two anglers, email or call to book

October 15

Heritage Workshop: Needle Felting

Ireland House Museum

2168 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON, L7P 5A8

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Fees: Member: $54.00 Non-members: $60.00 This workshop...

Now thru October 31

Introductory Rock Climbing & Rapelling

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Being able to walk up a flat of stairs independently. Durations: 8 hours in...

Now thru October 31

Top Rope Anchor Setting for Gym Climbers

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Gym rock climbing experience. Outdoor climbing experience is a plus. Pre-course Prep: We will...

Now thru December 31

Tour Days

Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

October 7

A Place I Call Home Halton (APICHH) – Interactive Community Artwork By Artist Faisal Anwar

John Elliot Theatre, 9 Church Street, Georgetown ON

Date & Time: Oct 7, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Now thru October 1, 2023

Design & Plant a Garden Program

Lucy Maud Montgomery Children’s Garden for the Senses

477 Guelph Street, Norval, Ontario L0P 1K0, Canada

Programs run June through September (weather permitting). Programs are age and ability appropriate. Programs last...

Now thru October 28

Guided Grand River Youth Group Trip

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

Note: We offer a shuttle service on this trip for a ride back to Paris....

Now thru December 31

‘To Market We Go’ – Brantford & Brant

Tasty Road Trips Food Tours

Paris, Ontario

Tour Details: This Tasty Road Trips Tour is a full-day trip experience with a customized...

October 16

Sound Bath at the AGH

Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

Date & Time: October 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Admission: General - $15.00, Student/Senior - $14.00

Now thru December 31

Cocktail Class

Manns Distillery

581 West Street Brantford, Ontario

Book on your own time

October 11

North Downtown Walk

57 Charlotte Street, Brantford ON

Date & Time: Oct 11, 2:30pm Part of Culture Days Programming No Registration Needed

Now thru December 31

Coffee & Colours Adult Classes

Williams Mill Creative Arts Studios

515 Main Street, Glen Williams, ON, L7G 3S9

Reservation is required for Coffee & Colours. Email paulinegladstone@icloud.com to book and confirm a date...

Now thru December 31

Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. Brewery Tour

Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.

65 Hatt Street, Dundas, ON, L9H 0C1

20 minutes, $15.93 per person

Now thru October 29

Grand River Experience (Guided)

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

4 hour guided trip, available on Tue Thu Sun Sat Fri Wed Mon.

Now thru October 28

Youth-Self Guided Trip Paris – Brant

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

Near Wilderness Trip: 3 hour leisure paddle with no portages. Paris to Brant Conservation Area....

Now thru December 31

Home of #99 Taste Adventure

Tasty Road Trips Food Tours

Paris, Ontario

Tour Details: This tour is a five+ hour all-inclusive self-guided tour with all food, sips,...

Now thru November 30

Discovery Kids Courses

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

Individual Rate Ages 5-8: $27 School/ Youth Groups Rate Ages 5-8: $20

Now thru October 31

Baby Goats!

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Now thru December 31

Trail Mix

Tourism Brantford

Hardy Road, Brantford, ON, Canada

October 12 - 20

Into the Vault: Lunch & Learn

Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

Date & Time: Oct 12 & 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Event fee: General Admission -...

Now thru October 31

Cliff Rappel & Rappel Anchor

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Being able to walk up a flight of stairs independently for the Cliff Rappel...

Now thru November 30

GPS Rally

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

All ages: $13.27, Rates are per person, before tax.

Now thru October 31

Animal Walks

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Now thru October 1, 2023

Tours of Auchmar

88 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton ON

Dates: September 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & October 1...

October 5 - November 23

Meditation Class Thursday Evenings in Glen Williams

1 Prince St, Georgetown, ON L7G 2X1

Date & Time: Oct 5th, 12th, 16th, Nov 2nd, 9th, 23rd / 7:00pm to 8:30pm...

Now thru October 1, 2023

Adult Garden Herbs Program

Lucy Maud Montgomery Children’s Garden for the Senses

477 Guelph Street, Norval, Ontario L0P 1K0, Canada

Programs run June through September (weather permitting). Programs are age and ability appropriate. Programs last...

Now thru October 31

Sports Lead Climbing

Zen Climb

3A Marilyn Ave.Toronto, ON M1S 1B9

Pre-requisites: Able to climb top rope at 5.10 level indoor or 5.8 level outdoor. Having...

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