Looking for a trip with shops, restaurants, and a chocolatier?
Explore Woodstock using this trip itinerary on Saturdays in May during Big Cheese Days.
Stop 1: Cheesy Cow Company
Park and stop in at this cheese boutique in downtown Woodstock. Shop Ontario and international artisan cheese and delicious accompaniments curated by passionate cheesemongers, Sarah and Wes.
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Mac & Cheese ft. an Oxford/Ontario cheese (rotating each week)
- May 2 | Bright Cheese: Classic Cheddar
- May 9 | Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese: Alpine-style
- May 16 | Mountainoak Cheese: Black Truffle Gouda
- May 23 | Golspie Dairy: British-style
- May 30 | New Galma Dairy: Dutch-style
Stop 2: Habitual Chocolate
Head down Dundas to this bean-to-bar chocolatier for chocolate made from scratch with minimal ingredients. Enjoy a flight of four handcrafted, cheese-based ice creams, finished with fruit toppings for a unique sweet-and-savory experience. Available to enjoy in the shop or take home to enjoy later.
Big Cheese Days Offer
- Ice Cream Tasting Flights – $15 +HST
Stop 3: Brickhouse Brewpub
Find 25 taps of craft beer featuring 13 from Upper Thames Brewing Co. Dine in or find a spot on the patio if the sun is shining. Enjoy their Big Cheese Days offer, a hearty Braised Beef Poutine paired with a 20oz pint of Upper Thames Brewing Co. beer. Grab a brew or two to take home at the bottle shop.
Big Cheese Days Offer
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Braised Beef Poutine paired with a 20oz pint of Upper Thames Brewing Co. beer $21 +HST
Stop 4: Golspie Dairy
Visit this retail shop, located on a 5th generation dairy farm, and shop for whole milk and British cheeses or fill your own bottle at the milk vending machine. During Big Cheese Days, help Golspie Dairy choose their next permanent flavour of fresh Crowdie cheese. Sample 4 different flavours and cast your vote! Sample packs will also be available for purchase, allowing you to take home your new cheese obsession.
Big Cheese Days Offer
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Sample 4 flavours of Crowdie and cast your vote
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Purchase a sample pack with all 4 Crowdie flavours
Stop 5: Your Farm Market
Explore this one-stop shop for fruit, veggies, deli and so much more; all sourced from nearby farms and producers. Sample local cheeses at the deli counter and pick up their new sandwich available for Big Cheese Days. This classic, the Turkey and Avocado, has local Hayters turkey, Bright Cheese's Havarti and a layer of garlic avocado mash on a fresh ciabatta bun.
Big Cheese Days Offer
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Turkey Avocado Sandwich - $5 +HST on Saturdays in May
Stop 6: sixthirtynine
Book a dinner at this casual fine dining restaurant for the end of your day. Enjoy the Big Cheese Days Prix Fixe menu with six courses featuring local cheese and seasonal ingredients.
Big Cheese Days Offer
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Big Cheese Days Prix Fixe | 6 Courses for $65/ person | Book online at www.sixthirtynine.com or call 519-536-960
Bring Big Cheese Days Home:
Pack a cooler and make this a grocery getaway. Pick up some items for your Sunday night dinner including craft soda or beer, artisan cheeses, chocolate and more.
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Keep on rolling!
Upper Thames Brewing Co. is just 6 minutes (3.2km) from your last stop.
Grab the Barns, Brews, and Bites itinerary to keep exploring.
