If you’re in the market for an unbeatable daytrip from Toronto, the pretty riverside village of Kleinburg will be your match made in heaven.
Kleinburg Village is a postcard come to life, a too-quaint-to-be-true little place tucked between the snaking bends of the Humber River. The historic buildings, flower-laden streets and small-town friendliness are enough to warm the cockles of the chilliest heart.
A popular daytrip destination from Toronto, Kleinberg Village is also worthy of a longer visit. The town was established in the mid 19th century and its history and German roots have been well preserved. The old-fashioned wooden houses are testament to the village’s past. Not only that, they’re so adorable you’ll take way too many photos of them.
Highlights in and around the town include the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, where historic artworks and contemporary pieces are displayed in a beautiful setting. Make sure you wear good shoes for walking when you come, because the gallery sits amid the Humber River Trails. Follow these picturesque paths over 100 acres of conservation space. Did someone say picnic?
Other opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors abound in the area. The sweet air of the maple and pine forests of the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Vaughan will have you feeling 10 years younger. Meanwhile, Copper Creek Golf Club has a 40,000-square-foot clubhouse and incorporates some of the most glorious outdoor spaces you can find anywhere in the area.