Looking for a trip with sweet treats, cheese tours, & hands-on fun?

Explore Gunn's Hill and area using this trip itinerary on Saturdays in May during Big Cheese Days. 

About this route:

Designed for families, foodies and outdoor explorers, this route is all about learning and exploring with a walking trail, hands-on history, factory tour, and stops at the farmers market. See below for which stops have extra Big Cheese Days activities that require pre-booking.

4 stops on this route -  39 minute drive time (36 km)

Good for:

• Foodies
• Families
• Outdoor explorers

Things to pack:

• Sun protection
• Cooler
• Waste free supplies (water bottle, cutlery, travel mug, tote bags)

Stop 1: Woodstock Farmers Market

This stop has two Cheese Trail spots to visit plus plenty of other local farmer and producers to shop. Support local makers and taste, shop, and indulge with Greener Pastures Eco Farm and Blue Cow Delivery, plus Wild Comfort Body Care at the Woodstock Farmers Market.

Big Cheese Days Participants

• Greener Pastures Eco Farm and Blue Cow Delivery
• Wild Comfort Body Care

Accessibility Notes

Stop 2: Jakeman's Maple Syrup

Celebrate the 150th Anniversary and shop for maple syrup, sugar, spread, popcorn, cookies and much more at this shop and heritage property. Enjoy a brief forest hike across the road at Trillium Park, surrounded by giant maples and fresh air.

Big Cheese Days Offer

• Rotating Cheese & Maple samples every Saturday in May, 11AM-3PM

Accessibility Notes

Stop 3: Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese

Discover the alpine influence of cheesemaker Shep's Swiss training. Stop in to sample their award-winning cheeses, learn all about the cheesemaking process by pre-booking a tour, and take in the rural views as your littles play on the playground. Nibble on the treats and eats from your explorations under the pavilion. 

Big Cheese Days Offer

• Pre-book a Factory Tour, available at 10AM and 1PM ($10/person). Pre-book online at gunnshillcheese.ca

Accessibility Notes

Stop 4: Norwich Museum

Learn all about our rich history including Quaker settlement, dairy farming, and the female role in Upper Canada's first cheese co-operative. Explore Norwich's dairy heritage with the cheesy scavenger hunt. Make your visit extra special by booking the Churn Back Time butter-making experience during Big Cheese Days.

Big Cheese Days Offer

• Cheesy scavenger hunt
• Churn Back Time butter-making experience
  • 2:30-3:30PM
  • $15/person, $35/family
  • Booking required: call 519-863-3101

Accessibility Notes

A Big Cheese Days Picnic:

Pick up picnic items at the Woodstock Farmers Market and along this route to enjoy under the pavilion at Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese for lunch.

Learn more about these stops, get a map, and find a shareable URL.

Keep on rolling!

Add some extra stop to your trip while in Woodstock at the Farmers Market.

Grab the Woodstock Trip Itinerary.