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There is no better reason for a summer outing than to enjoy a cool, refreshing treat–and Wellington County is home to some of the best. Have you ever tried buttered popcorn or lavender flavours? With unique local flavours and handcrafted frozen treats, it's the perfect excuse to take a detour, grab a cone, and discover your new favourite - one scoop at a time.
The Best Ice Cream Destinations in Wellington County
a la mode cafe | Drayton
A modern and unique specialty cafe that specializes in scoopable ice cream along with specialty dishes like banana splits, twisters, sundaes, and milkshakes! The location also features all-day breakfast and lunch, with an extensive coffee bar menu.
Bailey's Ice Cream | Erin
This retro ice cream shop is a great spot to enjoy a nice cone in their outdoor seating area right by the water. Open seasonally from spring - fall, Bailey's Ice Cream has a wide variety of flavours with a great community atmosphere!
Dulce Heaven Cafe | Palmerston
Offering a rotating selection of ice cream flavors (and milkshakes!) made with high-quality ingredients. From classic favorites to unique seasonal creations such as Pistachio Almond, every scoop is rich, creamy, and scooped with care.
Whether you're craving something sweet or looking to unwind with a cozy drink, their warm, welcoming space is always ready to make you feel at home.
Ed & Rosie's Ice Cream | Rockwood
Ed & Rosie's Ice Cream is a family run ice cream shop with many delicious flavours to choose from, including: watermelon, moon mist, and cinnamon bunz! There is something for everyone (including pup cones) seasonally from spring - fall.
The Highland Coo Creamery Inc. | Elora
Scottish-inspired sweets and delectable ice cream cones made to order.
Catch specials with an Elora twist like The Quarry, a blue raspberry ice cream with gummy bears, and The Tooth of Time, a key lime ice cream with coconut and graham crackers.
I Love Chocolate | Fergus
I Love Chocolate is a little chocolate shop in Fergus that makes hand crafted Belgium chocolate treats on site, as well as other high quality gourmet food products. Stop in and enjoy your favourite flavour of ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt!
Mapleton's Organic Dairy | Drayton (Temporarily Closed)
It’s no secret that Wellington’s premier organic ice cream producer has made quite a name for themselves. Many of Mapleton's Organic Dairy flavours can be found in grocery stores and retailers across the province.
We like to enjoy Mapleton's ice cream directly from the on-farm café where they offer a large selection of seasonal flavours including lavender, maple sugar and of course, dandelion. A visit with the cows is included!
Little Lake Market | Puslinch
Located next to the Puslinch Tract Conservation Area, Little Lake Market offers locally sourced ice cream, and organic goods such as coffee, tea, kombucha, smoothies, milkshakes, produce, and many gluten-free, allergen-free, and vegan-friendly options.
Remi's Place | Elora
Remi's Place is a favourite stop for ice cream, with plenty of flavours to choose from, along with frozen yogurt and other cool treats. If you're looking for something more substantial, they also serve burgers, hot dogs and fries fresh from the grill.
Located in the Elora Mews courtyard across from the Grand River, it's the perfect place to enjoy a summer treat.
The Magic Ice Cream Shoppe | Harriston
Known as the cutest ice cream shop in Harriston, The Magic Ice Cream Shoppe lives by the philosophy that nothing brings people together like the magical feeling of good ice cream.
They have 20 flavours that change regularly as well as their signature homemade waffle cones, bowls and Unicorn Topping that won't fail to pleasantly surprise you! You can also find lactose free, frozen yogurt, sugar free, and sheep milks gelato.
The Old Hound Ice Cream Shop | Mount Forest
Experience the fun, rustic atmosphere at The Old Hound where they offer 60+ flavours of hard scoop ice cream, with no sugar added and vegan options available.
They also serve soft serve ice cream in vanilla, chocolate or twist, along with milkshakes, sundaes, funnel cakes, smoothies, floats and so much more. Come take a picture with their giant Ice Cream Cone! Open seasonally from May - October.