Start your tour at this fair-trade coffee shop on the main street of Flesherton. Grab some treats for the road or stay a while and enjoy the atmosphere of this Flesherton favourite.
Heading west on Grey Road 4, stop to stretch your legs at Allan Park with a hike, or bring your bicycle and enjoy over 10km of trails at this Saugeen Valley Conservation property. Continuing on to the Town of Hanover, there are several shops & businesses to browse through and you can't miss MacLean's Ales. This craft brewery is one of the stops on the Saints and Sinners Trail. Visit the tasting room or pick up some unique brews from the retail shop to enjoy later.
You'll arrive in beautiful Neustadt just in time for lunch and Noah's Inn is sure to please. Enjoy the unique architecture of this historic inn and a great meal. After lunch, head across the street to Neustadt's Springs Brewery for a tasting, or bring home some award winning brews from their retail store.
An organic orchard since 1953, Filsinger's Organic Foods and Orchard is located just south of Ayton. Stop by their roadside stand to bring home some local apples and other organic goodies.
Another stop on the Grey County Waterfall Tour, the Holstein Dam is steeped in history. Enjoy the waterfall and then continue up the road to the Egremont Optimist Park, the mill pond, the hiking trails and the picnic area. After Holstein, you can enjoy the scenic countryside back to Flesherton, where you started. Finish your journey at the Bicycle Cafe, with a full-schedule of live music and a delicious menu, this is a great place to wrap up your day.
GPS Coordinates for stops along the way:
Beginnging of Route: Highland Grounds Coffee
44.26157, -80.55039
Start your tour at this fair-trade coffee shop on the main street of Flesherton. Grab some treats for the road or stay a while and enjoy the atmosphere of this Flesherton favourite.
Stop #1: McGowan Falls
44.17875, -80.80931
One of 10 waterfalls on the Grey County Waterfall Tour, McGowan Fall offers a beautiful view just a quick jaunt off Grey Road 4. Walk across the falls on the bridge to the park or explore the hiking trails along the river on the north side.
Stop #2: Durham Art Gallery
44.17779, -80.81629
This small town gallery offers some impressive exhibitions throughout the year. Check their webside to find out what's showing.
Stop #3: Allan Park Management Unit
44.14457, -80.92353
Take some time to stretch your legs at Allan Park. Enjoy some great hiking and cycling trails before continuing your fall drive.
Stop #4: MacLean’s Ales Inc
44.13999, -81.01464
This craft brewery is one of the stops on the Saints and Sinners trail. Visit the tasting room or pick up some unique brews from the retail shop to enjoy later.
Stop #5: Noah’s Inn
44.07672, -81.00258
You'll arrive in beautiful Neustadt just in time for lunch and Noah's Inn is sure to please. Enjoy the unique architecture of this historic inn and a great meal. Open Wednesday to Sunday and serving both Sunday brunch and dinner.
Stop #6: Neustadt Springs Brewery
44.07499, -81.00368
This historic brewery sits atop a network of underground caverns. Visit this Saints and Sinners stop for a tasting or bring home some award winning brews from their retail store.
Stop #7: Filsinger’s Organic Foods and Orchards
44.05369, -80.91459
An organic orchard since 1953, stop by their roadside stand to bring home some local apples and other organic goodies.
Stop #8: Holstein Dam
44.0618, -80.75573
Another stop on the Grey County Waterfall Tour, the Holstein Dam is steeped in history. Enjoy the waterfall and then continue up the road to the Egremont Optimist Park, the mill pond, the hiking trails and the picnic area.
Stop #9 and End of Route: Bicycle Café
44.26202, -80.55077
Finish your journey back in Flesherton at The Bicycle Cafe. With a full-schedule of live music and some a delicious menu, this is a great place to wrap up your day.
