WELLINGTON, WATERLOO, ERAMOSA, DUFFERIN COUNTIES TOUR SATURDAY JUNE 22nd 2024
Drivers meeting 9:15 am
Tour starts 9:30 am
Second group 9:40 am
Embark on a scenic countryside journey through the picturesque landscapes of Wellington, Waterloo, Eramosa, and Dufferin counties, commencing from the quaint town of Fergus. Traverse the towns of Elora, West Montrose, and Belwood, venturing over to Orangeville before arriving at Amaranth Municipal Park for a leisurely picnic lunch.
Along the way, enjoy the beauty of country churches, roadside stands and markets, framed by the backdrop of hydro towers, windmills, and sprawling farms. Keep an eye out for the occasional sighting of Bison, adding a touch of wilderness to your exploration.
The route offers ample opportunities to indulge in the tranquility of open roads and the flow of the upper Grand River. Delight in the journey, approximately 1.5 hours to Rockwood, where another scenic stretch awaits, leading to the Amaranth Municipal Park for a bring your own picnic break.
Continue your expedition through Grand Valley and Arthur, taking in the rustic charm of the countryside before looping back to Fergus.
Departing from Tim Hortons on Hwy 6, journey northward through Fergus, tracing the south side of the Grand River to Elora, and onward to West Montrose, home to Ontario’s sole covered bridge—a perfect spot for capturing timeless photographs.
Wind your way through the verdant agricultural roads, passing by the Cox Creek Winery and Guelph Lake Eramosa area, before pausing for a break in Rockwood.
Resume your voyage through the landscapes of Wellington County, crossing the Grand River at one of its famed fly fishing spots. Traverse the shores of Lake Belwood and venture into Dufferin County, where the journey continues eastward to Orangeville, enjoying your delightful lunch at Amaranth Municipal Park.
Following lunch, we will drive westward through the charming village of Grand Valley, then southward to Arthur for a brief stop and potential fuel refill. Return via Hwy 6, navigating through the back roads to Fergus, where our journey concludes, bringing you back to where it all began at Tim Hortons.
Departure times are set for 9:30 am for the first group and 9:40 am for the second group, ensuring ample time to buy refreshments from the nearby McDonald’s. Prepare to discover some of the hidden gems nestled within Ontario’s picturesque countryside.
BRING PICNIC LUNCH & CHAIRS
STARTING POINT:
Tim Hortons Fergus
850 Tower Street South
Fergus, Ontario
N1M 2R3
LINK TO THE TOWNSHIP OF AMARANTH
LINK FROM FERGUS TO ROCKWOOD GPX
LINK TO ROCKWOOD TO AMARANTH GPX
LINK TO AMARANTH MUNICIPAL PARK GPX
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WELLINGTON, WATERLOO, ERAMOSA, DUFFERIN SCENIC 2024
LINK TO WELLINGTON, WATERLOO, ERAMOSA DUFFERIN TURN BY TURN
ONE TICKET PER CAR
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Location
- 850 Tower Street South, Fergus Ontario, N1M 2R3
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Website
https://chucksroadhouse.com/ -
PARKING BEHIND TIM HORTONS
Event Attendees
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Elizabeth Burns1 tickets
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Pat Bellamy1 tickets
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Malcolm Dellow1 tickets
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Bruce Cowan1 tickets -
Solomon Lee1 tickets -
MARY CHARITY HOWES1 tickets
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Michael Barnett-Cowan1 tickets -
Craig Hunt1 tickets
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Simon Li1 tickets
