TORONTO GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Lavender, Lunch and Backroad Beer: A Slow Day Through Ontario’s Greenbelt
An 8‑hour small‑group tour from Toronto to a sustainable lavender farm, a historic inn lunch and a rural brewery tasting—this guide explains the flow, what to expect and how to pack.
Lavender, Lunch and Backroad Beer: A Slow Day Through Ontario’s Greenbelt.
This full‑day guided outing winds out of Toronto and into the world’s largest Greenbelt, tracing the rolling escarpment, farmland and hamlets of rural Ontario to visit an award‑winning sustainable lavender farm, enjoy a two‑course country inn lunch and finish with a tasting flight at a craft brewery—an intimate, small‑group way to see the region’s producers and backroads.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Walk the Fields at Hereward Farms
Stroll among more than 6,000 French and culinary lavender plants, pop into the lavender boutique and lounge for award‑winning clean‑beauty products and sip a fragrant lavender tea or lemonade while learning how the farm dries and uses its harvest.
Lunch at a 200‑Year‑Old Country Inn
Dine at Mono Cliffs Inn where food is sourced from nearby farms; guests may select a two‑course prix‑fixe lunch at booking or choose à la carte and experience a crafted meal made from scratch.
A Rural Brewery Flight to Close the Day
Round out the tour with a beer tasting flight in a relaxed beer garden at Mono Centre Brewing Company (or an alternate local beverage producer depending on season and availability).
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect a measured, sensory day: a scenic drive from Toronto through the Greenbelt and Niagara Escarpment, time outdoors among scented lavender rows and a drying barn tour, a relaxed two‑course lunch at a historic inn, and a final hour of tasting and lawn games at a countryside brewery—all framed for small groups so you meet the makers and hear local stories.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Peak lavender bloom typically runs from late June through mid‑August; sunflower bloom and other seasonal offerings vary and depend on weather and season.
This is an approximately 8‑hour guided day trip; departures are from two pickup locations in the Toronto area: 44 York St., Toronto, ON and the Hurontario/401 commuter lot in Mississauga, ON.
Bring photo ID if you plan to participate in alcohol tastings (proof of age 19+ required), cash for incidental purchases, comfortable footwear and weather‑appropriate clothing—the tour operates rain, shine or snow.
The tour can be booked as a private experience with additional stops and a single custom pickup arranged—contact the operator for private‑tour details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The Lavender Farm Experience runs approximately 8 hours.
Where do we meet the tour?
There are two meeting points: 44 York St., Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 and the Hurontario/401 commuter lot in Mississauga, ON L5W 0H8.
Is lunch included?
Guests may enjoy a two‑course prix‑fixe lunch at Mono Cliffs Inn (the two‑course option can be chosen at purchase) or opt to dine à la carte.
Will there be alcohol tastings?
The day includes a beer tasting flight at Mono Centre Brewing Company (or an alternate local beverage producer depending on season); a valid photo ID proving age 19+ is required for alcohol service.
Is the tour suitable for those with limited mobility?
The tour involves moderate walking, stair climbing and uneven ground; participants are recommended to have a fair level of mobility to fully enjoy the day.
When is lavender at its peak?
Peak lavender bloom is typically late June to mid‑August, though blooms depend on weather and season.