Can we all agree that November is basically made for spa days? 🧖‍♀️

The fall colours are mostly gone, it’s getting cold, and suddenly spending an entire afternoon in a robe sounds a LOT more appealing than going for another hike.

And honestly, I think November gets a bad reputation. Just because we’re between fall road trips and Christmas markets doesn’t mean we have to spend the whole month waiting for December!

So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to book yourself a little relaxation, here are 5 Ontario spas I’d happily visit this November. 👀

🧖‍♀️ Ste. Anne’s Spa - Grafton
❄️ Spa at Q - Niagara-on-the-Lake
🌿 Maplestone Ranch & Retreat - Carleton Place
💦 Vetta Nordic Spa - Oro-Medonte
🛁 Bathhouse Spa at the Belvedère Hotel - Kingston

Some are perfect for a full spa day, others are great excuses to turn it into a little weekend getaway. And yes, I’m counting sitting in a hot pool doing absolutely nothing as a very productive way to spend a November afternoon. 😂

Save this for the next time you need a spa day + send it to the person you’d bring along! 🤍

Now tell me: what’s your favourite spa in Ontario? I’m always looking for new ones to try!

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Give me an apple orchard, a pumpkin patch, and somewhere to stop for good food, and I’m very happy to make a whole weekend of it. Add pick-your-own flowers and a campfire? Now I’m really glad I stayed overnight. 🍎🎃

Ad | I teamed up with @explorewaterlooregion to explore the Fields & Flavours Trail, a self-guided trail connecting local farms, markets, and food stops across Waterloo Region. You choose what sounds fun and build your own route. Naturally, I wanted to try a little of everything.

Here are the stops to save for your own adventure:
🧺 Cambridge Farmers’ Market — @cambridgefarmersmarket
🍎 Downey’s Apple Farm — @downeysapplefarm
💐 Good Family Pumpkins — @goodpumpkins
🎃 Benjamin Tree Farm — @benjamintreefarm
🌽 Snyder’s Family Farm — @snydersfarm

What made the weekend special was meeting some of the local farmers and people behind these stops. The trail gave me a reason to turn down roads and visit places I might otherwise have missed.
And if you’re still searching for your perfect pumpkin, @benjamintreefarm has so many shapes, colours, and sizes to choose from, along with tractor rides and farm animals. Over at @snydersfarm, there’s enough going on to make an afternoon of it—hayrides, play areas, music, and plenty to eat. You can also add a campfire experience with your own fire pit and s’mores kit. That’s my kind of break between activities.

And after a day in the countryside, I was very happy to let @abe_erb handle dinner, settle into my room at @deltawaterloo, and have breakfast downstairs at @proofkitchenlounge before heading out again.

💛 Save this for your next fall road trip + send it to the person you’d bring along.

P.S. There’s still time to enter my Waterloo Region getaway giveaway! Head to the giveaway Reel on my profile before October 19 at 6 p.m. Eastern. The prize must be used by October 31, 2026.

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Some weekends I want the beautiful hotel room and dinner downstairs. Other weekends, I’m very happy bringing my own bedding if it means waking up in a little cabin by the river. Anyone else? 😂🤍

For the final stop on our @orillialakecountry Road Trip, we’re visiting Rama, home to the Chippewas of Rama First Nation @ramafirstnation. And I have two very different stays to share with you.

@casinoramaresort is the one for when you want to check in and have everything close by. I loved the room, but that pool definitely deserves some attention too. You could easily spend a good part of your stay relaxing before getting ready for dinner and a night out, all without leaving the resort.

I had a delicious meal at @matchpublichouse, and between the casino and the shows, there’s plenty to make an evening of it. Make time for the boutiques, too, including @thegatheringplacerama, and keep an eye out for souvenirs made by Indigenous artists.

But if you’re craving some time outside, wait until you see the view from my cabin at @blackriverwildernesspark. 🌿

The cabins are rustic, and you’ll need to bring your own essentials, including bedding and pillows. For me, being able to have my morning coffee overlooking the river was a big part of the appeal. I could happily spend a long time right there.

There’s also a detail I loved: easels set up along the trails overlooking the river. Bring your paints and a canvas, find a spot you like and spend the afternoon painting. How cute is that? You can also choose a campsite or yurt if that’s more your style.

📍 Day 4 of 4: Rama First Nation

And that’s our Orillia & Lake Country Road Trip! All four regional Reels are now up, so you can put together your own getaway using your favourite stops.

Which stay would you choose: the resort or the river cabin? 👀

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CLOSED 🍂 GIVEAWAY 🍂 Your next fall getaway could be on us!

I’ve teamed up with @explorewaterlooregion and their partners to give you and your favourite travel buddy a little Waterloo Region escape, with a hotel stay, something toward dinner, and two fun stops along the Fields & Flavours Trail. 🎃

Here’s what you could win:

🛏️ A one-night stay in a standard room at @deltawaterloo
🍴 A $50 gift card to @abe_erb
🎃 Two general admission tickets to @benjamintreefarm
🌽 Two general admission tickets to @snydersfarm

Now, who are you bringing? 👀

HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ Follow @msurlaroute, @explorewaterlooregion, @deltawaterloo, @abe_erb, @benjamintreefarm, and @snydersfarm.

2️⃣ Tag your getaway buddy in the comments. Each separate comment tagging a different friend counts as one entry.

3️⃣ Share this post to your Stories for an extra entry each time! Tag @msurlaroute so I can keep track.

Entries close Sunday, October 18 2026, at 11 p.m. Eastern Time. The winner will be contacted directly by @explorewaterlooregion .

The prize must be used by October 31, 2026, so make sure you and your travel buddy can squeeze in a fall escape before the month ends!

Good luck! 🤎

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If you also consider trying a new coffee shop a vacation activity, I think you’ll like Orillia. And we should probably travel together. ☕️

For day three of our @orillialakecountry Road Trip, we’re spending some time downtown, and my advice is to give yourself more than a quick coffee stop.

I loved being able to wander into the local boutiques, check out the art and take my time browsing. There were plenty of cute cafés to choose from, too. I’ve put my favourites in the Reel so you can find your own excuse for a second coffee break. 🤍

The food deserves some attention here. @thehogandpenny was a delicious lunch stop, and they often have live music, which is always a good reason to stick around. For dinner, @fare.restaurant felt a little more special, with beautiful views over the lake. Definitely one to save if you’re planning a date night away.

While you’re there, take a walk around @leacockmuseum, the former home of Canadian writer and humourist Stephen Leacock. I couldn’t go inside the museum during my visit, but I still enjoyed exploring the grounds. It’s such a beautiful spot by the water.

And please leave your evening open for @coochcruises. This new experience is run by the loveliest mother-daughter duo, and getting out on Lake Couchiching at sunset was such a highlight. A drink on the water after a day of exploring? I was very happy with that plan. 🌅

📍 Day 3 of 4: Orillia

Send this to your getaway buddy and save it for a weekend when you need a little time away.

And if you are loving this series, we’ve got one more region to explore! 🚗

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