Local highlights include stops in Merrickville, Kemptville, Rideau Lakes
SUBMITTED BY SOUTHEASTERN ONTARIO TOURISM
Sleigh your Christmas shopping list with these Festive Finds Discovery Tours in South Eastern Ontario. Explore six charming shopping routes through picturesque villages, small towns and seaway cities across the region. Featuring locally crafted treasures, vintage finds, unique gifts, and artisanal delights, shop local and uncover the perfect presents for everyone on your list this season!
6 Shopping routes:
Charmed: Village Gems Holiday Trail
Explore the holiday magic along these Village Gems Holiday Trail through Gananoque, Westport, and Rideau Lakes. Discover charming boutique shops filled with locally crafted treasures, globally inspired finds, artisan gifts and unique “have to have” finds—all set within picturesque villages that create a truly enchanting shopping experience. These are the places that locals know and go to, and now you will too!
- Find locally crafted treasures, globally inspired finds, and unique gifts in picturesque villages and small towns.
- Browse handcrafted creations and one-of-a-kind items perfect for holiday gifting.
- Visit beloved local spots in quaint towns and villages for a truly authentic shopping experience.
Artisan & Vintage Treasure Hunt Route
This Festive Finds Discovery Tour is your path to unique finds of art, craftsmanship, and vintage splendours in Cornwall, SDG Counties, and Prescott & Russell. Shop small businesses and independent retailers and find hidden gems for the vintage and art lovers on your list.
- Explore local craft markets, artisan workshops, and studios
- Hunt for unique handmade gifts such as pottery, paintings, and sculptures
- Attend artisanal craft classes to create personalized gifts
Bookworm’s Paradise Shopping Route
Give a gift your friends and family can open again and again! This Festive Find Discovery Tour is your path through Brockville and 1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways, connecting you with independent bookstores where you will find gifts that cater to avid readers and book lovers on your list. Discover rare books and literary-themed items, maybe even a signed edition.
- Visit independent bookstores, literary cafes, and second-hand shops
- Shop for rare books, signed copies, and literary-themed items
- Find gifts that cater to avid readers and book lovers
Gourmet Goodies Expedition Route
Indulge in a culinary exploration through Lennox and Addington, Frontenac County, and Kingston. Our Gourmet Goodies Expedition Route promises a delectable shopping day brimming with epicurean wonders. Find the perfect gifts for the foodie on your list. Plus, stock up on extra goodies for your upcoming Christmas entertaining.
- Visit specialty food stores, gourmet markets, and bakeries
- Shop for high-quality ingredients, spices, and culinary gadgets
- Collect gourmet food items and create custom gift baskets
How sweet it is to travel around South Eastern Ontario this holiday season? This Festive Finds Discovery Tour throughout Rideau Lakes, Leeds the Thousand Islands, and Gananoque is your path to find delectable delights and delicious bites for the sweet tooth on your list. Plus, stock up on fresh cakes and pies for entertaining. ‘Tis the season to indulge a little!
- Confectionery & chocolate shops
- Retro candy
- Gift baskets for sweet goodies
- Bakeries that offer seasonal cakes, treats and gift baskets.
Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift or want to sprinkle a little extra joy in your own abode, we’ve got just what you need on this Festive Finds Discovery Tour in the Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County. Shop small businesses and independent retailers and discover a treasure trove of scented candles, plush pillows, and eye-catching accent pieces.
- Visit upscale boutiques & designer stores
- Shop for high-end fashion, accessories, and home décor
- Blankets, candles, trinkets and more!
