Have you ever wanted to spend the night with Alpacas? If you answered yes to this question then keep reading. Haute Goat Farm in Port Hope offers just that and it might very well be the most unique night you’ll have in Ontario!
What if I told you there is a place in Ontario where you can have a sleepover with alpacas? Yes, you’ve read correctly! Haute Goat Farm in Port Hope offers one of the most unique sleeping experiences in Ontario : a sleepover with alpacas.
Located halfway between Toronto and Kingston, this should definitely be added to you Ontario bucketlist! I recenly spent the night there and it was one of the cutest and most surreal adventures I’ve had!
Here is what you need to know for your next visit
Sleeping in the Alpaca Pen at Haute Goat Farm
Imagine waking up, opening your door and facing a group of alpacas looking curiously at you! That is exactly the experience you’ll have if you spend the night in the Alpaca Pen at Haute Goat Farm. But fear not, you won’t be sleeping on a pile of hay. Haute Goat has repurposed an alpaca shed into a cute and cozy tiny cabin big enough for a Queen bed, two chairs and some board games. It might be small but what you loose in space inside, you gain outside!
What is so special about this experience is that you will get exclusive access to the alpaca pen. You’ll get to interact with them and maybe even make a friend or two. And trust me, they will be just as curious about you then you are about them.
Warning // There are no bathroom in the alpaca cabin. Toilets are further away on the site, so bring a flashlight if you need to pee at night.
Outside, you’ll also find a fire pit with a few chairs perfect for a summer night with the alpacas!
What to expect with the alpacas?
Alpacas are extremely curious animals, but also very cautious. Mostly, they will look at you from afar wondering what kind of farm animal you are! Much like humans, they each have their own personality : one is the boss lady and she is very protective of her herd, one is extremely friendly and easily one over, others don’t really care about you and would rather mind their own business. What I’m trying to say is, don’t go in thinking they are going to run up to you like puppies and want some pets. However, with a bit of patience, you’ll be able to create bonds with some of them and they will let you be their friend and pet them!
We also all know that Alpaca can spit! And although this happens from time to time, we were quickly reassured that these alpacas are used to visitors and rarely spit. Just don’t bet them on their back or on their head (they don’t like it!)!
Warning // This experience is not suitable for kids under the age of 9.
What to bring for your night at Haute Goat Farm?
Haute Goat has got you covered when it comes to making your adventure absolutely incredible! They provide the bedding and pillows for the bed and breakfast for 2 is included in the stay. You’ll actually have to choose between 4 breakfast options the night before and everything will be ready and waiting for you at 9:30 the next morning. The cabin is also winterized and heated so you don’t have to worry about freezing on those cold Fall and Winter nights.
There is also a restaurant on site that offers a variety of homemade meals and snacks! I highly recommend you try the goat cheese Mac&Cheese!
So what will you have to bring? Here is a list :
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Bug repellent (in the summer)
- Snacks if you get hungry in the evening
THE DETAILS
Price | 250$ for 2 people
Reservations | Book your Shmurgle here
When | All year long!
Info | The Goat Shmurgle and the Alpaca Knuffle Shuffle are not included in the price of the stay. These are add-ons at extra cost.
How to make the most of your stay on the farm?
Help with the farm chores in the morning
Every morning, at 8 am, the farm comes alive with farm chores. When you spend the night at Haute Goat, you have the unique opportunity to help with these chores : feeding the animals, cleaning the pens and – my favorite – snuggling the animals (especially the baby goats)!
Do the Goat Shmurgle
You can’t visit Haute Goat without getting to know the goats of course! And the signature experience here is the Shmurgle experience where you’ll get to bring the goats on a walk around the pasture and snuggle the babies in their enclosure afterwards!
THE DETAILS
Price | Starting at 59$ per adult, 15$ per children (2-5 years old), 199$ for a family of 4.
Reservations | Book your Shmurgle here
When | From Wednesday to Sunday at 1pm all year long.
Bring the alpacas on a walk
Want to spend more time with the alpacas? Forget walking the dog and walk an alpaca instead. Join the Knuffle Shuffle experience to take your very own alpaca on a stroll across the property.
THE DETAILS
Price | Starting at 69$ per adult, 240$ for a family of 4.
Reservations | Book your Knuffle Shuffle here
When | From Wednesday to Sunday at 1pm all year long.
* P.S. I was invited by Haute Goat for this stay but all opinions (and obsessions) are 100% mine!
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Want to touch the southernmost point of mainland Canada? 👇🇨🇦
Then Point Pelee National Park needs to be on your summer list.
From epic sunsets and peaceful marsh boardwalks to migrating birds and butterflies, this park packs a lot into a small space.
In this quick guide:
📍 What to do
🗓️ Best time to visit
⛺ How to camp (hint: it involves oTENTiks)
🦋 And a few cool facts to impress your road trip buddy
Save this for later & tag someone who’d love to stand at the tip of Canada with you 🌊
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Did you know Peterborough & the Trent-Severn Waterway made the New York Times list of 52 Places to Visit in 2025?
After a weekend exploring the area… I get it. Here’s what makes it one of Ontario’s best summer road trips ⬇️
🌿 Walk with alpacas at a local farm
🚤 Cruise through the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock
🍷 Sip sangria + eat wood-fired pizza at a vineyard
🛶 Visit the brand-new Canadian Canoe Museum
🌄 Hike through caves & forests at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
🥧 Taste-test butter tarts in Hastings, Campbellford & Lakeside
The perfect Ontario getaway: nature, small towns, good food, and local gems everywhere you turn.
📍 Save this for your next summer road trip!
And tell me below — which stop are you adding to your bucket list?
🇫🇷 Saviez-vous que Peterborough et la voie navigable Trent-Severn figurent sur la liste des 52 destinations à visiter en 2025 selon le New York Times ?
Après un week-end à explorer la région… je comprends tellement pourquoi. Voici pourquoi c’est un road trip incontournable en Ontario cet été ⬇️
🌿 Marcher avec des alpagas dans une ferme locale
🚤 Naviguer sur la plus haute écluse hydraulique au monde
🍷 Boire de la sangria et déguster une pizza au feu de bois dans un vignoble
🛶 Visiter le Musée canadien du canot
🌄 Explorer les sentiers et les grottes du parc Warsaw Caves
🥧 Et bien sûr, faire le plein de tartes au beurre dans les charmants villages de Hastings, Campbellford et Lakeside
Le combo parfait : nature, petites villes, bouffe locale et histoire à chaque détour.
📍 Sauve ce guide pour ton prochain road trip d’été en Ontario !
Et dis-moi en commentaire : quelle activité te tente le plus ?
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These Ontario spots understood the assignment… Saunas in the forest, hot tubs with a view, outdoor soaks under the stars, we’ve got it all!
Here are 6 places where the spa setup is reason enough to book the trip:
1. Aux Box (Huntsville)
2. The Baltic by Fort Tree House Co. (Minden)
3. Back Forty Glamping (Meaford)
4. Anupaya (Deep River)
5. Tiny Stays (Prince Edward County)
6. The June Motel (Beaver Valley)
Tag someone who owes you a spa weekend 💆♀️
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#OntarioStays #GlampingOntario #WeekendGetaway #SaunaVibes #HotTubGoals #OntarioSpas #TinyCabins #TravelOntario
I’m on a mission to put Belleville on the map for your Ontario summer adventures 🌞
This is way more than just a drive-by on the 401. Think: charming town vibes, scenic hikes, amazing food (I’m still dreaming about those perogies), and… turtles. 🐢
✨Here’s what I did (don’t forget to save the reel for the full breakdown!):
📍Explored downtown + coffee at Benji’s
🐢 Turtle Pond sanctuary
🥟 Lunch at Kafana (get the perogies!)
🌲 Hiked up Sager Tower (located in Quinte West just a short drive away)
🌮 Dinner at Pop-Ups on the Bay
🍓 Smoothies, wildlife, breweries & more on Day 2
🏖 Bonus: Presqu’ile for a beach day just 35 minutes away.
For this visit, I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Belleville, perfectly located for all your Bay of Quinte adventures. 👌
Save this for your next summer roadtrip & tag someone who needs a mini escape!
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*made in partnership with Bay of Quinte Tourism*
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Everyone visits Banff, but just an hour away, there’s also this. 👀
Grassi Lake in Kananaskis might just be one of the most underrated hikes in Alberta.
It’s short, it’s scenic, and the turquoise water? Totally unreal.
💦 Take the interpretive trail for waterfalls and forest views
⛰️ End at a lake so vibrant it looks photoshopped
So if you’re heading to the Rockies this summer, don’t sleep on Kananaskis.
Some of the best views are just off the radar.
💬 Been to Kananaskis or still on your list?
💾 Save this if you’re planning an Alberta trip!
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