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Food Experience Guide
A companion piece to the popular local food map, this guide features farm outings, food tours, butter tart destinations, pick-your-own locations, eateries, breweries, cideries, local events, and more.
Pick up a free copy at Guelph and Wellington County libraries, tourism outlets, and select retail and business locations and all participating locations, or;
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In the Food Experience Guide you will find:
Must Dos | Farmers' Markets | Local Eats | Farm Fun | Butter Tarts | Pick-your-own Farm Locations | Taste Tours | Local Craft Beverages | Local Syrup Farms | Local Alpaca Farms | Farm Stays
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Get a glimpse of Horse and Buggy culture at Misty Meadows County Market. Pick up butter tarts of doughnuts at Magpie's Bakery in Mount Forest and visit Arthur's award-winning Silver Fox Distillery. |
| Visit the farmers' market on the train platform at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum. Walk Ontario's longest truss pedestrian bridge and take a car ride in Lions Heritage Park. |  |
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Discover new-to-you treasures at Aberfoyle Antique Market or meet a new friend at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada. |
| Pick up supplies at 3 Gen Organics for a picnic at Conestogo Lake, or meet the animals and taste farm-made organic ice cream at Mapleton's Organic Dairy. |  |
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Pick up treats at The Tartlet or lunch at La Fontana and feast on the banks of the Grand River in Bissel Park. Rent a bike or canoe and explore Elora's pretty scenery. |
| Go berry picking, stop for lunch at Heaven on 7 and head over to the Rockwood Conservation Area for a hike, bike, or canoe ride. |  |
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Find old-time vibes and your favourite treats at Holtom's Bakery in Erin, watch world-class show jumping at Angelstone Equestrian Centre, then sip farm-made ciders and visit with farm critters at Heartwood Farm and Cidery. |
| Visit Guelph's excellent craft breweries, take in the views inside and outside of the Basilica of Our Lady, and explore downtown's cultural and culinary treasures on a guided Taste Detour. |  |
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Go on the Farmer's Market Trail and visit one or all of Guelph and Wellington's eight farmers' markets. |
| Learn about Wellington County's roots at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, stroll through historic downtown Fergus to discover its Scottish flavour and book a tour at nearby Harmony Meadows Alpaca Farm. |  |
