Tasty Road Trips.
All-inclusive culinary day tours of small-town Southern Ontario, blending food, drink and local culture.
The brief.
Tasty Road Trips runs all-inclusive culinary tourism day trips through small-town Southern Ontario, hosted by founder Jan ('Spicy Jan'), a licensed travel advisor who also operates The Influence Co. experience-design agency. After nine years of operation and a 2019 Community Influencer Award, the company curates outings that pair regional food and drink tastings with sightseeing, local-market visits and group dining. Named tours visit Paris, Ontario; Port Dover; Dundas and Ancaster; Norfolk and the Lake Erie shore; Brantford and the Bell Homestead; and the wine country of Prince Edward County. A free 'We Dig Paris' walking tour and a 'Pedal and Picnic' cycling-and-gallery option round out the lineup, with private cultural experiences such as A Taste of Six Nations available on request.
9. ways in.
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Explore Paris – Sip, Savour & Shop
For: AdultsGuided day tour of Paris, Ontario combining food and drink tastings with shopping and local sightseeing in the historic downtown.
$99 per person + tax
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Discover Port Dover
For: AdultsLakeside day trip to Port Dover featuring a waterfront lunch and scenic stops along the Lake Erie shore.
$99 per person + tax
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Explore Dundas & Ancaster – Flavours & Falls
For: AdultsCulinary day tour of Dundas and Ancaster pairing regional food and drink tastings with visits to area waterfalls.
$99 per person + tax
- 04
Explore Norfolk – Cravings of Lake Erie
For: AdultsDay tour of Norfolk County with sips, bites and coastal views along the Lake Erie shoreline.
$99 per person + tax
- 05
Explore Brantford & The Bell Homestead
For: AdultsDay tour combining local food and drink with a visit to the Bell Homestead and other Brantford heritage stops.
$99 per person + tax
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A Taste of Six Nations
For: Private groupsPrivate cultural experience exploring Six Nations community, food and traditions.
Contact for pricing
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Explore Prince Edward County
For: AdultsDay tour of the Prince Edward County wine region with tastings and stops at area producers.
$110 per person + tax
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Pedal and Picnic
For: CouplesCycling outing for two pairing a picnic with a gallery tour, combining light riding with food and local art.
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We Dig Paris Walk & Welcome
For: All agesFree one-hour guided walking tour of downtown Paris, Ontario introducing visitors to the town's history and shops.
Free
Worth knowing.
- 01Most named day tours are priced at $99 per person plus tax; Prince Edward County is $110 per person plus tax.Source ↗
- 02Founder Jan is a licensed travel advisor and also runs The Influence Co., a marketing and experience-design agency.Source ↗
- 03The company has operated for nine years and won the Community Influencer Award in September 2019.Source ↗