Sample Itineraries

Start the day by heading out on a hike on one of six Bayfield Trails ( ).bayfieldtrails.com After your hike stroll Bayfield’s Historic Main Streetand visit some of the galleries and shops.

Grab a quick lunch of fish tacos, footlong hot dog or poutine at Copenhagen’s

(faceook.com.copenhagens). Don’t forget to save room for a decadent cupcake fromPink Flamingo Bakery

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Spend the hottest part of the afternoon staying cool at Bayfield’s Main Beach. After a

few hours at the beach you’ll have worked up a thirst for a late afternoon beverage at Bayfield Brewing Co.

). bayfieldbrewingco.com Visit the tap room to try a flight of the brewery’s current offerings.

There’s no lack of great choices for an exceptional dinner in Bayfield. Dine al fresco atBlack Dog Village Pub & Bistro

),blackdogpubbistro.ca The Lakehouse of Bayfield

( )lakehouseofbayfield.com or stay put and go next door to the Bayfield Brewing Co.’s Public House.

After dinner enjoy one of the world famous double sunsets at Pioneer Park. Afterwards if you’re still going strong, enjoy a night cap on the veranda (weather permitting) of theBayfield Little Inn littleinn.com( ).

Start the day with a great cup of coffee. Pick up some beans or a fresh brewed cup of one of their signature blends atShopbike Coffee Roasters

( ). Head south shopbikecoffe.com from Bayfield toZehr’s Country Market(zehrscountrymarket.ca) to pick up a fresh baked treat. There’s a lot of good pie to be had in Huron County.

For lunch, we suggest you make a stop atCait’s Caféin Goderich ( ). You’ll be happy caitscafe.com with anything you choose at Cait’s Café but we recommend the Blyth veg sandwich on the in-house made croissant: Avocado, tomato, Blyth Farm cumin goat cheese, local organic greens, pesto mayo, and house-made lime cumin dressing.

Walk aroundThe Square

a few times to work off lunch before heading down West Street to Culbert’s Bakery

(culbertsbaker ) for a sweet y.com snack. All of their products are made fresh on the premises the old-fashioned way. The must try is their world famous cream puff doughnut.

For dinner, we suggest taking a leisurely drive to Exeter enjoying the many barn quilts you’ll pass along the way. When choosing a restaurant for dinner, two options to consider areEddington’s of Exeter eddingtons.ca( ), which offers affordable comfort food prepared from locally sourced ingredients, or if you’re craving something different, tryExeter Thai Cuisine

).(exeterthaicuisine.com They offer up an authentic Pad Thai along with a full menu of other Thai cuisine favourites. If take-out is your only option, enjoy your meal inMcNaughton Parkand spot one of Exeter’s famous white squirrels.

Arrive at your reserved campsite at Point Farms Provincial Park

ontarioparks.com/park/pointfarms

After breakfast at West Street Willy’s

(weststreetwillyseatery.com), stop

byShanahan’s

(ww ) w.shanahansqualitymeats.com for everything you need for a picnic lunch before heading to the Maitland Trail(maitlandtrail.ca). Perhaps start with theTiger Dunlop Heritage Trailwhich

include great views of the Maitland River and Harbour from Menesetung Bridge.

Refresh after the hike with a stop atSquare Brew

(squarebrewco.com) to sample the local suds before dinner on the patio. Two local favourites are Thyme on 21(thymeon21.com) orBeach Street Station

( ). beachstreetstation.com End your evening sitting around the campfire or having a leisurely walk gazing up at the amazing stars.

Start your morning with a bike ride on theGoderich to Guelph

Rail Trail(g2grailtrail.com) from Saltford to Blyth, a 30 km one-way trip. Arrange for519 Tours ( ) to pick you up in 519tours.ca Blyth and bring you back to your starting point (unless you have it in you to do the return trip).

Spend the afternoon atFalls Reserve Conservation Area

(mvca.on.ca/camping/falls-reserveconservation-area), a 230-acre natural outdoor playground. Enjoy the trails and swimming in the falls.

* photo courtesy of G2G Rail Trail