Bailieboro: Stone, Wine and Maple Syrup

Bailieboro offers a variety of ways to shape a trip around your interests: hands-on outdoor stone carving, wine tastings, seasonal visits related to maple syrup production, and activities on the water. When planning, consider whether you’d most like to get creative, enjoy wine and food, experience maple syrup production, or take to the water. These differences give you a practical framework for planning your trip and looking for a suitable vacation rental in Bailieboro.

Creative activities with stone and other media

Rice Lake Arts offers outdoor workshops in hands-on stone carving. No tools or prior experience are required, so you can work directly with the material. Local artists also lead activities where visitors can explore a range of visual media, storytelling, or improvisation. The creative offerings therefore range from working with stone to storytelling and other forms of visual expression. Individual workshops and instructors may vary; stone-carving workshop availability depends on the current program.

Vineyard, tastings and food

Rolling Grape Vineyard is located on a family farm amid its vineyard. Wine is made on site from grapes sourced 100 percent from Ontario. The winery offers wine tastings and private tours. The latter are seasonal, and their dates may change. Wood-fired pizza and charcuterie are also available on the grounds and terrace. This place brings together wine, vineyard scenery, and food. Tasting availability and operating details may change; the food offerings may also vary. Check the seasonal dates for private tours before your visit.

Experience maple syrup seasonally

At Johnston’s Sugar Bush, visitors can take seasonal tours of the sugar house, maple syrup production, and demonstrations. This makes the production process itself part of the experience. The property is located on the Oak Ridges Moraine and is predominantly covered with sugar maple and black maple trees. Here, the landscape and maple syrup production are therefore directly part of the experience described. The timing of sap boiling varies. If you’re planning a visit in late March, it’s best to call ahead.

Trips on Rice Lake and the Trent-Severn Waterway

Wildwood Cottages Adventure Rentals offers sunset cruises on Rice Lake and accepts bookings for Sea-Doo rides on the Trent-Severn Waterway. The options differ mainly in the experience: a sunset cruise on Rice Lake or a Sea-Doo ride on the waterway. Cruise availability and booking terms may change. Sea-Doo rentals are seasonal and must be confirmed by the provider; keep this in mind when planning.

Accommodation on Rice Lake

Southview Cottages Resort offers a heated swimming pool, sandy beach, boat and motor rentals, fishing docks, and a scenic waterfront promenade on Rice Lake. Its amenities combine a range of ways to enjoy the water with a specific resort stay. When looking for a vacation rental in Bailieboro, you can also use your travel interests as a guide: creative activities, wine and food, seasonal maple syrup experiences, or trips on the water each offer a different focus.

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