One-Day Road Trip from Toronto to O'Hara Mill Homestead

Day 1: Road trip adventure

Toronto & Pickering, Canada on April 18, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Bonjour Brioche, Toronto

Enjoy a fresh, French-style breakfast with pastries and coffee to start your journey with delicious flavours.; well-known for its croissants and quality coffee.
CAD15, 1h

9:30am

Drive from Toronto to O'Hara Mill Homestead

Head east along Highway 401 for approximately 45 minutes covering about 50 km to reach O'Hara Mill Homestead in Pickering, known for its heritage and natural beauty.
CAD10 (fuel approx.), 0h45m

10:15am

Explore O'Hara Mill Homestead

Tour the historic homestead, mill, and surrounding trails to experience 19th-century rural life and picturesque landscapes. It's a great spot for nature walks and history lovers.
Free, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at The Gorman House, Pickering

Dine at historic inn offering Canadian cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, just minutes away from the mill, perfect for a relaxing midday meal.
CAD25, 1h

1:45pm

Afternoon walk at Petticoat Creek Conservation Area

Visit a nearby conservation area for a scenic walk along Lake Ontario, including trails, a butterfly conservatory, and picnic spots, open till dusk.
CAD5 entrance fee, 1h30m

3:30pm

Drive back to Toronto

Start your drive back west to the city, enjoying the afternoon scenery along the way.
CAD10 (fuel approx.), 0h45m

5:00pm

Dinner at Canoe Restaurant, Toronto

Celebrate your day with dinner at Canoe, located downtown with spectacular views and contemporary Canadian cuisine to cap off the trip memorably.
CAD70, 1h30m
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