Discover Ingersoll on the Oxford County Cheese Trail
Cheese heritage runs rich in the veins of Ingersoll, Ontario. From a 7300lb wheel of cheese to Canada's first cheese making school just outside the town, it's no secret why several Oxford County Cheese Trail stops can be found right in Ingersoll.
Get Cheesy in Ingersoll
If you'd like to stay in an area where the cheese trail stops are just minutes from each other, look no further than Ingersoll.
Stop # 1: Know the History
Where: Ingersoll Cheese Museum
Discover stories of early agriculture in Ingersoll, Laura Secord, The Underground Railroad and the making of a 7300lb wheel of cheese.
This stop is a great way to give the cheese trail a historical context and makes for a great photo opp. After learning the history, head out back if you have wee ones to climb on the cheesy playground (yes, that's a thing) and try a Cheese Trail scavenger hunt.
We love: the cheesemaker photo opp
Drive time to next stop: 4 mins
Stop #2: Explore Canadian Pottery, Brie Makers and More
Where: Patina's Gift of Art and Craft
Patina's Gifts of Art and Craft has a massive selection of beautifully handcrafted Canadian pottery, brie bakers, local jewellery and more.
If you're looking for a gift for a wedding, birthday or just to treat yourself (because why not), this is your spot. Make sure you get it gift wrapped with Patina's signature wrap and head out the door with a big smile on your face.
We love: The selection of Crystal McMaster jewellery
Time to next stop: 1 min walk (just next door)
#3: Bring a Taste Home
Where: The Wine Cellar & Cheese Shop
Over at the Ingersoll Wine Cellar & Cheese Shop, you'll be delighted to find an array of both local cheeses as well as international and a few other Ontario cheeses. You can shop Ontario-made condiments, some charcuterie and some wonderful cheeses from Local Dairy Products made in Ingersoll. Grab a charcuterie-to-go pack for nibbles on the road.
Drive time to next stop: 4 mins
#4: Fill Your Stomach with Deliciously Cheesy Meals
Where: Louie's Pizza and Pasta
After all that excitement, tucking into a booth at Louie's Pizza and Pasta or grabbing a table out on the patio will feel amazing (but trust us, the best is yet to come).
The menu at Louie's ranges from classic pub food and their signature mammoth panzerotti to a monthly pizza featuring local cheese and crazy flavour combos like the Stormin Norman Burger (side note: the buns are two grilled cheese sandwiches).
Now wipe that drool off your chin and get going.
We love: The deep fried cheese curds with house-made marinara sauce
Stay the Night
Where: The Elm Hurst Inn and Spa
The Elm Hurst Inn and Spa is the height of luxury. Their full-service spa and beautiful rooms will have you letting out that big sigh as you enter. Enjoy delicious meals in the restaurant, pamper yourself with a spa package or enjoy the Oxford Cheese Trail Package which includes a local bottle of red or white wine, a box of chocolates and a local cheese board all in your room plus breakfast for two.
