The Ultimate Girls’ Trip Route to Meaford
From the GTA to Meaford — Wineries, Flower Fields & Boutique Stops
If you’re coming from the Greater Toronto Area for a girls’ weekend at Meaford, this is your sign to romanticize the drive.
This isn’t a straight shot up the highway.
This is:
• Winery patios
• Lavender fields
• Boutique browsing
• Photo ops in flower rows
• Bakery runs for the cottage charcuterie board
Here’s your elevated, aesthetic, mom-approved girls’ trip route to Skipping Rock.
Stop 1: Terre Bleu Lavender Farm (Seasonal Dream Stop)
Where: Terre Bleu Lavender Farm
Best Time: Late June – early August
If you're travelling during lavender season, this is a must.
Endless purple rows. Photo-worthy views. Lavender lemonade and small-batch products to bring to the cottage.
Directions from GTA:
Take Highway 401 West
Exit at Trafalgar Road North
Follow signs to the farm
Even if it’s not peak bloom, Milton’s countryside makes for a beautiful first stop.
Stop 2: Elora — Boutique Browsing + Flower Energy
Where: Elora
Elora is effortlessly charming.
Independent boutiques. Artisan shops. Floral storefronts. Gorgeous stone buildings overlooking the gorge.
Wander. Shop. Grab a patio lunch. Take photos by the cliffs.
Directions:
From Milton, head north toward Fergus
Follow signs into Elora village
This is your slow, wander-and-talk stop.
Stop 3: Cox Creek Cellars — Intimate Winery Vibes
Where: Cox Creek Cellars (near Elora)
Small-batch wines. Intimate setting. Gorgeous vineyard backdrop.
This is the kind of stop where you split a tasting flight, laugh too loud, and buy a bottle “for later” (that somehow gets opened first night at the cottage).
Directions:
Just outside Elora
Follow vineyard signage off Wellington County roads
Stop 4: Creemore — Wine, Breweries & Boutique Main Street
Where: Creemore
Creemore is a girls’ trip essential.
Wine Stop:
Georgian Hills Vineyards
Award-winning wines and stunning vineyard views.
Brewery Stop:
Creemore Springs Brewery
Casual patio vibes if someone prefers beer.
Boutique Browsing:
The main street is lined with curated gift shops, art galleries, and charming cafés.
Directions:
From Elora, head north toward County Road 9
Follow signs into Creemore
This is where the scenery shifts and Georgian Bay energy starts creeping in.
Stop 5: Scenic Caves Lookout — The Photo Moment
Where: Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
Before descending toward the lake, stop for the panoramic Georgian Bay view.
Wide sky. Rolling hills. That feeling of “we made it.”
Directions:
From Creemore, head toward Collingwood
Follow Highway 26 toward The Blue Mountains
Watch for Scenic Caves signage
This is your group photo location.
Optional Stop: Thornbury Bakery + Harbour Walk
Where: Thornbury
Pick up:
• Fresh bread
• Local cheese
• Pastries
• Something sweet
We also HIGHLY suggest their peanut butter bars!!
Then walk the harbour before the final 15-minute drive into Meaford.
Arrival at Skipping Rock Cottages
Highway 26 east from Thornbury takes you straight into Meaford.
By the time you arrive, you’ve:
✔️ Walked through lavender fields
✔️ Shopped boutiques
✔️ Sipped Ontario wine
✔️ Taken scenic lookout photos
✔️ Stocked up for charcuterie night
And now?
Hot tub. Wine. Music. Long conversations. Morning coffee in oversized sweaters.
The drive from the GTA to Skipping Rock isn’t just transportation.
It’s the opening act of your girls’ weekend.