Southwestern Ontario Region
Who's Ready For a Road Trip?4 Days
Day 1:
London, Ontario
The beautiful landscapes of Southwestern Ontario will make this road trip fun for everyone. While in London, explore historical attractions such as Banting House National Historic Site and Fanshawe Pioneer Village. For the archaeologist in the group, don’t miss out on Museum of Ontario Archaeology. Spend some free time taking in a movie at Landmark 8 London for a night of entertainment. Stay overnight in London at one of many restful hotels.
Day 2:
London to Kingsville (2 Hours, 13 minutes)
Kingsville to Windsor (1 hour, 30 minutes)
Day two will be one of excitement and adventure, so awake early to ensure you enjoy it to the fullest! Pack into the car and head out on the open road toward beautiful Kingsville, Ontario and start your tour at the Canadian Transportation of Museum and Historic Village. Drive to Adventure Bay Family Water Park and prepare to get wet! With over 35,000 square feet of wild water adventures for guests of all ages, this attraction is sure to keep you entertained the entire day with water slides and bungee swings. As night nears, if you have any energy left in you, head toward Windsor’s downtown and take in a nice dinner and show at Caesars’s Windsor; before the night’s out check out the casino for a bit of gaming. Crawl into bed after an eventful day at one of many cosy hotels in town.
Day 3:
Windsor to Oil Springs (1 hour, 58 minutes)
Oil Springs to Arkona (47 minutes)
Don’t sleep in too late this morning, as you’ll want to be up in time to take in the beautiful street art Galleries Without Walls that Windsor downtown is known for. Pack into your car and stop in at Carrousel of the Nations (check dates in the June) to begin your world tour without ever leaving town. That afternoon drive to Oil Springs for some history; visit the Oil Museum of Canada, Uncle Tom’s Cabin and/or the Moore Museum. From Oil Springs, take a short drive to Arkona to spend your evening at Rock Glen Family Resort for a relaxing night of fun and entertainment.
Day 4:
Arkona to St. Mary’s (1 hour, 12 minutes)
St. Mary’s to Stratford (19 minutes)
Stratford to London (54 minutes)
Awake from an enjoyable sleep in Arkona to embark on a new day of exploration and pleasure. Head out toward St. Mary’s for a tour of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. After learning about Canada’s baseball history drive toward Stratford, Ontario. Be sure to take in a play at the renowned Stratford Festival (book in advance to ensure your spot in the theatre!). After the show drive around this quaint town; stop in at a local eatery for dinner. After dinner, drive toward London and stop in for a nice meal; you are only one hour away from London, so take the time to enjoy yourself and relax for the night.
Hotels Available in the Area
London Accommodations:
Marriott Towne Place Suites London
Quality Suites London
Chatham Accommodations:
Chatham Comfort Inn