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 !!

I went last year thinking it would be better then the year before and i was WRONG... so boring…read more.. if anything at all its a little comical to watch but I'd rather watch a cartoon of a guy tossing a log then seeing it in real life... boring and cheap

A consistently delightful spot. We've always enjoyed the drive out here from Toronto…read more It's enormously popular with people of all ages. One of the big draws for us is their very tastefully curated market shop which has everything from costume jewellery, home decor/accoutrements, classy tableware etc. Their name branded Springridge Farm chutneys, BBQ seasonings, rubs and salad dressings are outstanding! Every year they increase their repertoire. They have a ton of other jarred comestibles. They have a lovely bakery/coffee shop on site where you can relax in the garden under the large trees.

We were looking for something to do on one of summer's final nice weekends and the suggestion arose…read moreof going to one of Milton's many farms. Springridge was about a 35 minute drive from our place, so it was an easy decision. We arrived around lunchtime and the place was already quite crowded but fortunately there was plenty of parking. We were all a bit peckish, so lunch was the first order of the day. I decided to go with the Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken ("Crispy Onions, Chipotle Aioli, Potato Scallion Bun. Served with Kettle Chips") and it was handed to me within a minute of paying. It's a decent sandwich. The less-than-generous amount of pulled chicken is pretty tasty and the fresh, soft bread goes with it perfectly. The kettle chips were tasty, too. The rest of the place is fairly nice, although we were a little surprised at how expensive it is to visit the attractions. With tax, the total for two people came out to $35! It's a little outrageous given that there isn't a whole lot to do back there, although feeding the baby goats was a highlight. (Even that, however, you had to pay extra for.) Springridge is cute enough, though I doubt it's worth almost $100 for a couple hours of entertainment.

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.

Simply this is one of the finest independent bookstores anywhere, and the staff really know their…read morestuff, and will also go out of their way to assist you with finding a book as well. They pick books, that you are not likely going to find on the shelf of Indigo and Chapters. In fact, you could spend the whole day in this place and not be bored. Gone is the cafe next door, which is under renovation right now. Hopefully will open soon. As a bonus, they have a movie theatre upstairs, and you can pick up a schedule or go to their website for more info. Great kids section too btw!

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 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!