Temperance & Temptation: ​Headwaters Region Tour

Can you ​resist the ​Temptation? Spend two days experiencing the scandalous history of bootlegging in the Headwaters region northwest of Toronto. Experience the secret stories of Ontario’s silent still. Take a guided journey back in time when the dry days of abstinence led to illicit thirsty nights filled with toe-tapping music, tasty food, hotsy-totsy dancing and plenty of giggle water.​

​This exclusive, intimate and immersive VIP tour is filled with one-of-a kind experiences, performances, music and history.  The incredible stories will be brought to life through re-enactments and song​. You’ll stay at the fabulous Hockley Valley Resort while enjoying decadent cuisine, award winning wines, specialty brews and top shelf cocktails.  It truly is the “cat’s pajamas.”!
2-Day Trip
Nov 10-11, 2018
​You may get a chance to meet...
Mag Ruffman, a woman of ​temperance
Mag Ruffman, an inspector from the City of Toronto
Mag Ruffman, the master bootlegger​ ​
The ​Bootlegger Band will make appearances throughout the day to regale you with songs from the past and originals that tell the stories of the tour.  

Inclusions

  • ​Round trip transportation on a bus with washroom.
  • One night accommodations at the fabulous Hockley Valley Resort.
  • 3-piece bootlegger band to accompany tour on first day of tour.
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available through the trip. 
  • All tips.

Itinerary

Day 1
  • Wine tasting at Adamo Estate Winery
  • Lunch and drinks at Mono Cliffs Inn
  • Historical song & story at Dufferin County Museum
  • Meet the Ghost in Corbetton
  • Dinner and drinks at Grand Spirits Distillery
  • Overnight stay at Hockley Valley Resort
Day 2
  • Breakfast at Hockley Valley Resort
  • Tour and tasting at Heartwood Farm & Cidery
  • Lunch and tasting at Spirit Tree Cidery

Pickup Locations

For more information about a pickup location, please click on it's name in the list below.
Approximate return times on Sunday:
  • Mississauga 2:35 PM
  • York Mills 3:05 PM
  • Scarborough 3:30 PM

Tour Date

Nov 10-11, 2018

Price

Prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. Tips are included!
  • Double $349
  • Single $449
  • Triple $319
  • Quad $299

We do not charge single supplements or surcharges! Are you travelling by yourself and wish to share your room with one other person? We guarantee to find you a roommate of the same gender or we pay the surcharge!

Travelling With Children

  • Sorry but this tour is restricted to adults 19+

Single Supplement

  • We do not charge single supplements or surcharges if you are willing to share your room with one other person. Are you travelling by yourself? We guarantee to find you a roommate of the same gender or we pay the surcharge!
  • ​If you prefer to have a private room by yourself, that is not a problem, please select the Single Occupancy option and pay the single supplement. 

Cancellations & Refunds

  • All payments are final and non-refundable.
  • ​Your seat is fully transferable to anyone else at any time without penalty.