I went there and expected a renaissance faire atmosphere and that's what I got. There were people…read moredressed up which was terrific. I really felt like I was in a Camelot type movie or attend a convention. It reminded me of power metal music or perhaps a Lord of the Rings type film.

Total fun! True medieval vibes in downtown Fergus with a lot of visitors dressed up for the fair…read more Fun for the kids plus its free. A total unique and awesome experience. A lot of free parking around the area. A lot of locally sourced food. Locals are welcoming and friendly. We had so much fun.

Terre Bleu is a Canadian boutique store selling all things lavender! They were founded in 2011 in…read moreMilton, ON where their new farm, located in Glen Huron, will be open in 2025. They have wellness products such as essential oils, culinary, and skin care products for sale. Currently, their retail store in Elora is the only place that provides an in person experience to browse and experience their products (they have an online store you can order from as well). My friend and I stopped by Terre Bleu to browse during our day trip to Elora. The store is pretty big where they have a variety of lavender items for sale. You are able to try the honeys and they even have lavender ice cream, macarons, and canned drinks available as well. In their bigger room they have many essential oils for sale as well as a cute lavender wall to take photos. The famous yellow door they had in their lavender fields is also displayed inside the shop as well. Overall, a great boutique store for all things lavender! A must visit if you go to Elora.

So here we are , 4th of July celebration!! The family and I decided to go to the Lavender farm for…read morethe 4th of July and it didn't disappoint! We love everything about it except we were not able to go to the other side of the farm,hence the 4 stars Customer service 5/5- all Of the staff are very welcoming and accommodating!! They all have a smile on their faces ready to serve the customers Taste of the lavender ice cream -5/5 like all The other lavender food,I thought that it would be tasting like a flower ; however ,it was soo delicious and I should've order a pint!! Overall experience-4.5/5 you cannot visit the whole farm I. Just 2 hrs,plan ahead and go there at least 3-4 hrs.You will enjoy all The instagrammable spots and there's soo much fun for the whole family ! We will definitely come back !!

What a fun way to spend an autumn afternoon. Lots of fun activities for the little ones.read more

A once every summer drive to Springridge never disappoints. A well-run operation from the farm to…read moretheir own branding of jarred comestibles, which we drive out for every summer. Their BBQ sauces are literally like home made, including relishes, jams, chutneys, etc. Lots of activities for children, great café and croissants for the adults. Nice crowd frequenting this place. We always enjoy visiting. Their store carries lots of bits and pieces for the home, reminiscent of Cracker Barrel in the US.

my fav local crystal shop, i always spend wayy to much money because everything is so beautiful…read more everyone there is so kind and helpful and its such calm and safe vibes

From the owner: Healing Moon carries everything needed or wanted to walk a pagan path. Owned by 2 sisters with a…read moredeep connection to Mother Earth and a long lineage of witchery, this store is a place where women gather to share stories and learn from each other.

There is not a lot of Indy bookstores left, but The Book Shelf is surely looking to stay around for…read moremany more years. It has a monster selection, but you really get a feel that everything is curated down from the travel selection down to the magazines. Even the kids section is fantastic and my son really loved our visit. They do a variety of special events and the staff are just super nice. You owe yourself the favour and go hang out at The Book Shelf for a while.

I love Guelph. This bookstore has the worst staff I have ever encountered in any local business. I…read moreused to run retail stores and if I heard my staff treat customers like this they would have been fired on the spot. I was horrified to hear the staff berating a woman who had her mask down in the store. The ignorant staffer asked if she had a virology degree and insisted that a cloth mask was mandatory even though the woman had put it back up. Even Fauci at this point has said cloth masks don't stop the spread of this virus. It's disturbing that staff can be belligerent to customers as mandates are about to be dropped literally tomorrow. Never will I shop here again.

I had a great time at my first Hillside last summer. My husband grew up nearby so had been several…read moretimes before - after years of epic stories I was happy to finally experience it for myself. We got a campsite with some friends and pitched a tent. It was nice to have a fire at night. The campground has showers you have to pay for - bring extra change! I had never experienced a timed shower and had to beg folks walking by for change so I could finish washing my hair. We brought bikes so were were able to get around the island to and from the concert grounds easily. There is bike parking lot as well. Music wise it was amazing! So many different kinds of music and venues. The schedule goes all day and night. There were a bunch of classes and workshops you could take as well. We had fun walking around checking out the art, eating lots of snacks, enjoying the music and sunshine. Great recycling and compost setup. I would definitely return and recommend the festival to friends. We had a blast! It seems like the kind of place you get to do what makes you happy. Plenty of time to rest or nap, relaxed peaceful environment. There were lots of families and kids activities too.

From the owner: The Hillside Summer Festival and Hillside Inside are three-day, multi-stage events with a broad…read moreartistic vision that emphasizes diversity: of culture, of musical heritage and style, of age, geography and influence. Set in a beautiful, accessible conservation area with campgrounds on Guelph Lake, our summer festival is world-renowned as one of Canada's most progressive, environmentally conscious, completely non-commercial community celebrations. We create a village on Guelph Lake Island that we fill with music, dance, drumming, food, crafts, and more.

Happy 50th Birthday Elmira Maple Syrup Festival!…read more It was a cold cold overcast day. Maybe that was why the festival was not as crowded as I expected. Parking was easy, you have a choice to park at the various designated parking lot for $5 per vehicle and includes a wagon ride or you can go around and look for a parking spot in the surrounding residential area. Pancake lines was acceptable $5 for a 2 pancakes and drink. There was a tent area set up so you can enjoy some of those fluffy pancakes away from the cold gusty wind. I just wish there was more maple syrup! If you want to keepsake bottle of Maple Syrup commemorate the 50th anniversary of the event, you would need to pick up from one of the vendors here at the festival. There were quite a few food vendors, but most of them were serving up the usual carnival style food. Elmira Maple Syrup Festival is worth coming if you are in the area. It is the World largest Single Day Maple Syrup event and it is really community orientated. I would not mind coming back again on a nice warm spring day in the future!

3.5/5 Went to the…read moreElmira Maple Syrup Festival today. I took GRT there, which was extremely convenient as it only took about 30 minutes between Conestoga Mall and the festival site (bypassing all the car traffic on 85 and on Arthur). Arriving at around 12:30, the place was extremely busy. It was about as crowded as the nightclub just before last call, except people are all happy and it is kid-friendly. Some stuff I saw/went to include the sawmilling area, pancake flipping, and concerts at Gore Park. There was also an endless sea of food vendors...which is where 1.5 stars are eliminated. Seeing how this is a MAPLE SYRUP festival, I expected the food vendors to have some sort of maple syrup theme. At the very least, since we're in Waterloo Region, I expected the food vendors to have a German theme. However, there was a large vendor selling fajitas, falafel, shawarmas...etc. There was another vendor selling corn on the cob, and some more other vendors selling food that is not related to the festival at all. Maybe I'm being a little anal, but when the festival is advertised to have a maple syrup theme, I expect elements of it (including food) to revolve around the theme of maple syrup. That being said, I enjoyed my time up in Elmira today. Be warned though: I highly recommend you take GRT to get there (they operate extra buses that day anyway), as the process of being stuck in traffic and looking for parking can be quite agitating.

Had a stop in at the Nigerian food booth. My theory is that an multicultural music festival…read moredeserves multicultural food. I had the Suya Beef Combo complete with Hibiscus drink. Spicier than I am used to, it was delicious. The beef kabobs were nicely flavoured!. The coleslaw was a nice crisp touch. Hibiscus drink...well you just need to try it!!! See pictures for info on the catering business that supplied this dish!

For me, Sunfest is THE festival that starts off summer and festival season in London. With great…read moremusic, awesome food, and unique vendors, this festival is full of fun for everyone. There were lots of different local food options at this festival. From your typical festival food (fries, funnel cakes, etc), to Indian, Thai, and even Ethiopian. There was plenty of healthier options if that is more your taste. Keep in mind, the food section was rammed during dinnertime. Lots of lines and people trying to get through. It isn't easy and can be frustrating. There are multiple stages scattered throughout the park which offer a wide variety of music styles all weekend. I got to see a bit of Five Alarm Funk and the Samba Squad, both really great acts. People were dancing and having a great time. I really love the vendors at Sunfest. There are a lot from the Toronto area which adds a bit of variety in comparison to other festivals in Victoria Park. There are still tons of local vendors too which is nice because there are a ton of locally made products available. I don't get out to the markets as much as I should so its nice to see their wares displayed in the park. While this festival is super busy, it brings a welcome, positive buzz to the downtown core. Good vibes all around, I highly recommend!