🇨🇦 ​​Westbound Adventure: Toronto's Charming Countryside Getaway​​

Just returned from our perfect summer road trip from Toronto to the countryside！ Here's our must-visit route for a relaxing weekend escape： ​​Route:​​ Toronto → Mountainoak Cheese → St.Jacobs Farmer's Market → Stratford (aka "Shakespeare Town") → 2-hour drive back to Toronto Fun fact: The photos are in reverse order！ [wink] 🎭 ​​Stratford - More Than Just Shakespeare​​ While most come for the world-class theater， we opted for a leisurely town stroll (time constraints + little one's short attention span！)。 💎 ​​Avon River Surprises:​​ Stumbled upon Arts in the Park - local artists just as talented as big-name creators！ The Mother Earth quilt (5 years in the making！) was priceless - the artist refused to sell unless offered "a crazy amount" [lol] Discovered a new theater with a garden entrance - perfect photo spot！ Kid-approved: Quirky artsy shops that captured our child's heart [heart eyes] 🍴 ​​St.Jacobs Farmer's Market - Foodie Heaven​​ The main event was definitely the food！ 🍩 Apple Fritters - Worth every minute of the line！ 🥙 Turkish Kebabs - Juicy and flavorful 🛒 Fresh produce - Picked up veggies and fruits for the drive home 🧀 ​​Mountainoak Cheese - Dutch Delights​​ Located halfway between St.Jacobs and Stratford (30-min drive)， this Dutch immigrant-owned gem specializes in Gouda cheese！ ✨ Must-know: Visits require reservation (only Saturdays！) Sampled before buying - smart move！ Purchased: 2 cheese wheels， ice cream， and creamy sour cream [drooling] 📍 ​​Practical Info​​ 🗺️ ​​Starting Point:​​ Toronto ⏰ Perfect weekend trip (leave early Friday， return Sunday night) 🚗 Easy highway driving #TorontoWeekendGetaway #CountrysideEscape #StratfordON #StJacobsMarket #CheeseLovers #FamilyRoadTrip