Vacation rentals in Huron County

Welcome to our Donkey experience. When you first arrive at our farm, we will go over a few safety rules we have in place to make your experience a safe and enjoyable one. Donkeys can be given treats over the fence and once this is done we will enter the paddock where you will be able to interact with them and brush and take photos. We are also available to answer any questions you might have. We will spend some time with the donkeys and then we will visit with the pot belly pigs and our very friendly goats. Treats will also be available to feed to them. Once again you are welcome to take photos. If the alpacas and miniature horses are near by you are welcome to visit them along with feeding treats. We also have a chicken coop where children can look for eggs and collect them. ( Yes you can keep the eggs). We also have a small herd of sheep. Betsy is one of our ewes and she always love when people visit and will never say no to a treat or 2 or 3. . You just never know what surprise you might find on out farm that day!

Paris ON is the Prettiest Little Town in Canada and in Fall 2019 Brant County was voted the #7 place to live in Canada. I can't wait for you to explore Paris on this self-guided tour experiencing tastings, scenic views and our warm hospitality. You will be on a self-guided food tour with your small group of 2 - 8 guests in your social circle. Enjoy the scenic views and community tour for approximately 3.5 hours in total, walking downtown Paris and grazing at delicious food stops along the way. The bakery, grilled cheese, fine dining and more. Once you book your tour, you will receive a full itinerary which includes addresses, people to connect and how to obtain your exclusive Tasty Road Trips wearable art pin, created by local artist Kim Clark. This is a signature pin is included in your tour booking price and identifies you to your destination hosts. Don't worry about what to wear, just come comfortable and ready for a great day exploring. The shop owners you meet will make you feel like family, and their warm hospitality will keep you coming back to Paris. The rich history of the Cobblestone, the location of the first telephone call received & the breathtaking railroad high above the water. All this and more as you enjoy Paris at a set pace. This one block downtown has so much to offer while you stroll through the streets and feel the positive vibe of the community Other things to note This is a self-guided tour for social circles looking to explore. Once you book you will receive via email or in the message box here, the detailed itinerary about where to go, who to visit, scenic views and more. Every detail has been taken care of for you! Note: Walking is approx 1.5 km tot

Join us for a horse drawn wagon ride with our Clydesdale horses at Farhope Farms. We begin with hitching the team to the wagon. Jim will explain the process and and give you an opportunity to interact with the horses and learn about animals on the farm. The horses will take you on a approximately 45 minute tour on lanes and fields around our farms looking for birds, insects and to see the beauty of the bush, trees and colours of the season. In winter, and there is enough snow, we can take the sleigh out for a ride through the bush and lanes. The bells make the ride fun for singing and carolling too. Safety information will be reviewed before we get on our way. It is recommended to dress according to the weather. Boarding the wagon requires climbing up a small step ladder and sitting on wooden benches . People with limited mobility may not be suited to this activity. We recommend you bring a bottle of water and use the washroom facilities before we begin our ride. In accordance with Covid recommendations, surfaces will be cleaned between groups. We recommend that groups be limited to same social bubble. Group size limited to 4 maximum. Other things to note We try to go with our usual chore times morning and evening but not after dark. We practice safety around animals and machinery always. Times can be adjusted at our guests request. Morning 10 am, afternoon 3pm. Please note the pin for our location is wrong. 1313 Con 12, Huron-Kinloss, R #3 Riple

The tour will have distinct stops, all within the crabapple orchard. A brief history of crabapples as well as how Glen and Alex started growing their orchard. Enter the orchard and learn about what a rootstock is, how the different rootstocks being tested and how a rootstock affects the growth and maturation of a fruit tree. Learn about the symbiotic relationship between other local growers and crabapples. Special focus is placed on how the orchard is maintained without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Next up is learning about pruning fruit trees. What works, what we are testing and why anybody does it. In this section, we will also be including demonstrations of different pests, bacterial or viral infections that can damage fruit trees. Finally take a look at the espalier style of growing, the only one in the world dedicated to crabapple trees. This concludes the tour, guests will be provided with an assortment of local snacks, as well as a complimentary crabapple product to take home. Other things to note This tour does involve walking through an orchard up to 500m, so individuals who have mobility issues might be affected. Please call in advance so we can find a solution and be ready for any special mobility needs you might require.

Each guest will be emailed with an address of a meet up location at a unique venue or restaurant in town. We spend 20-30 min at each of the 6 stops on the food tour. We walk to each of the restaurants, where there is a sampling of food and alcohol (if you purchase the alcohol package!) We get a description of the food and restaurant. Along the way we point out some historical landmarks, architecture or interesting stories. The tours run from 1-4 pm on a designated day of the week. But we can put together a custom tour for your group as well! Other things to note Please dress according to the weather and comfortable footwear!