5 Most Unique Dining Experiences in Ontario
As spring approaches, diners are looking for new and unique experiences to whet their culinary appetites. With many people still limiting travel, the search for stay-cation style restaurants with more than just a good menu has been at the top of food lovers’ lists. With the best of things in Ontario opening up now that COVID is slowing down, there is no shortage of choices.
Here is a road map of amazing and unique dining experiences around the GTA that will let you experience the beauty and wonder of Ontario while enjoying the finest dining experiences.
Muskoka Beer Spa, Torrance
Yes, you read that right. It’s a beer spa. How unique is that? Fairly new to the Torrance/Bala area at the Muskoka Beer Spa most visitors get to enjoy local dishes including trying new and regional beers. The Muskoka Beer Spa on the premises of the Clear Lake Brewing Co. seamlessly blends this with Glamping style cabins.
Designed to let you enjoy the beauty of northern Ontario while sipping the finest brews, Muskoka Beer Spa features everything you could want for a rustic weekend away. Great food, live music, ice rinks, hot tubs plus plenty of seasonal activities like canoeing, skating, snowshoeing, and hiking are just some of the many ways to enjoy a stay in this newly opened retreat. They are also near the world’s first permanent dark sky preserve at Torrance Barrens where stargazers can enjoy a light-pollution-free and unobstructed view of the night sky.
https://muskokabeerspa.com/clear-lake-brewing-co
Mrs. Mitchells, Violet Hill
Nestled along the country roads of Violet Hill sits a fine dining establishment unlike any other. Surrounded by lush Victorian gardens, Mrs. Mitchells takes diners back in time. This transformed 1880s schoolhouse still features many of the original architectural features. Guests can enjoy a truly fine dining experience with a menu of culinary excellence including PEI mussels, rack of lamb, and duck confit.
http://mrsmitchells.com/restaurant/
The Olde Heidelberg Restaurant & Tavern, Heidelberg
Surrounded by the charm and peacefulness of Mennonite country, The Olde Heidelberg Restaurant and Tavern has been welcoming visitors for more than 200 years. Located just minutes from the St. Jacobs Farmers Market, it is the perfect stop during an afternoon of shopping for fresh local produce. The building looks much like it did when it was first constructed, offering a traditional Bavarian ambience. Guests from across the province travel for hours to enjoy a mixture of Pennsylvania Dutch and Canadian fare, most notably the roasted chicken and traditional schnitzel.
Chi Cheemaun Dinner Cruise, Tobermory
Set sail for adventure and fine dining on the Chi Cheemaun. The ferry has been carrying guests between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island since 1974. Unique sunset cruises allow passengers the opportunity to enjoy views of majestic Lake Huron and Georgian Bay while dining on fresh whitefish and other sea fare. From the dining hall, you will be able to see lighthouses that dot the islands around the bay as well as plenty of seabirds such as herons, loons, and mergansers.
www.ontarioferries.com/ms-chicheemaun
Riviera, Ottawa
Surround yourself in classic gothic architecture as you dine in a former Imperial Bank of Canada building. Everything remains as it was, including elegant mouldings and iron bars that used to protect money from would-be thieves. Today guests can enjoy dining on fresh Italian-inspired local fare while enjoying a drink from one of the most impressive bars in the capital region.
by Sarah McGoldrick
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