Looking for chocolatey treats, artsy activities, & cheese makers?
Explore Tillsonburg and area using this Cheese Trail trip itinerary
Stop 1: Station Arts Centre
Offer: Little Pots and Saturday Farmers Market
Stop by this art centre to explore the gallery and artisan shop, all located in a reimagined train station. Shop the outdoor Farmers Market, during your visit (open Spring-Fall 8am-Noon). Make it extra special by planning ahead to attend on of their workshops or events.
Stop 2: Makkink's Flower Farm & Bakery Cafe
Offer: Cranberry Brie Sandwich
Open May-December
Pick up a bouquet and explore a shop full of floral-inspired finds. Sip something delicious, snack on fresh‑baked treats or come in for a light lunch.
Purchase a garden pass to wander the ever‑changing cut‑your‑own fields or pre-book to join a hands‑on workshop.
Stop 3: GoodPud
Offer: GoodPud Chocolate Dessert
Pop by GoodPud and sample a spoonful of small-batch chilled chocolate dessert, made with local dairy by sisters Sarah and Polly. These deeply indulgent Belgian chocolate desserts come in resealable glass jars,in three flavours: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, or Salted
Caramel.
Stop 4: Dad's Ice Cream
Offer: Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Open Mid-May until September
Step back in time and up to the window at Dad's Ice Cream for the simple pleasure of ice cream made with 100% Canadian Cream. This old fashioned ice cream comes in over 30 flavours including their special Cheese Trail flavour, Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream.
Stop 5: Coyle's Country Store
Offer: “Cheese Trail” Trail Mix
Explore this unique country store and find freshly roasted nuts, baking supplies, giftware, and fresh fudge. Sample their fudge, made fresh on-site with quality ingredients. Shop seasonal decor and home goods as they change throughout the year.
Stop 6: New Galma Dairy
Offer: Tastings, Pre-booked Tours, Kids Play/Pet Area
Turn off on the gravel road and stop in at this family-run farm and cheesemaker to sample and shop Dutch-style goudas and more. Try flavours including Mild, Chili Pepper, Onion Garlic, Pesto, Italian, and Clove. Pre-book a tour to get a behind the scenes look at the cheesemaking process from barn to cheeseboard. Meet the animals and let the kids unwind in the play area.
Stop 7: Red Dragon Dairy
Offer: Tastings and Shop
Visit this cheesemaker to sample their selections and shop sheep milk cheeses, curds, cream cheese, and yogurt. Browse and take home Welsh baked goods, familiar British imports, lamb meat, local grocery, and fresh artisan sourdough made from scratch daily.
Keep on rolling!
Looking for more stops, including restaurants for dinner?
Check out the next geographic hub in Ingersoll, just 7 minutes (7.3 km) from your last stop.
Grab the Ingersoll trip itinerary.