Brewery & Distillery North York

You've probably heard of Torrance Barrens by now. It was the worlds first Dark Sky Preserve. It is nestled in Muskoka 2 hours north of Toronto. On this trip we'll head to the Muskoka Beer Spa which is in the small town of Torrance. Here you will have ample time to sit in the saunas and nurture yourself into November.


Muskoka Beer Spa sits on Clear lake, which is what the brewery is named after - Clear Lake Brewery. Sampling, saunas, sayonara to summer.


For those that want to move those feet, we will offer an optional hike of Hardy Lake Provincial Park (We won't do the full 8km, just the B trail which is shorter).


After the brewery, we'll head to Torrance Barrens to spend 30 minutes staring at the sky. We can't promise the stars on this trip, but if we get a clear night, the stars will be a bonus! The Spa and Hike will be a great day out. The stars will be the cherry on the cake if we get a clear night.


This shuttle will take place in our 15 passenger customized transit. Onboard we have a TV, basic WIFI, Games Console, Karaoke and more! However there is not a washroom. We will make a washroom break on the way there and on the way back.


This shuttle departs from Toronto Yorkdale TTC Passenger pick up


What's included


☑️ Return transportation


☑️ Entry to the Muskoka Beer Spa included ($49 entry fee)


☑️ Optional hike in Hardy Lake Provincial Park


☑️ Weather permitting visit to Torrance Barrens


☑️ Towel and locker service


Please bring your bathing suit, towel and clothes for the saunas. Please note, food is not included and outside food can not be brought into the beer spa. 


Sample itinerary


Departure from Toronto - Yorkdale TTC Passenger Pick up - 09:00 am


Entry to Muskoka Beer spa, enjoy the saunas and the cold lake


Optional hike in Hardy Lake Provincial Park


Visit to Torrance Barrens (sky conditions will determine our duration of visit and enjoyment - this will go ahead no matter the sky conditions)


Arrive back in Toronto - 20:30 pm

Camping in Killbear with a day visit to the famous Killarney Crack and a beach afternoon at Wasaga. If you want to sign up, we're on the same page. As part of our summer of camping, it wouldn't be complete without hiking on one of the most iconic trails - La Cloche Silhouette trail! We'll tackle one section called the Crack which goes through some of the oldest rock formations on the planet. Special note, this trail has a climb at the end which is akin to a scramble. For this, we do not advise bringing young folk on this trip. We also must stress that this hike is classed as difficult, it's not a "walk in the park" and will require some level of fitness. If you want to join the trip and not hike the last part which is the climb - that's fine too.


After Killarney, we'll head south to Killbear Provincial Park. where we'll set up camp. All your equipment is included - Tent, Sleeping bag, Liner, Matt and Pillow. We'll also cook 2 campfire meals together. If the skies are kind, we'll stargaze and see what we can find in the night sky. It's worth noting the famous Killbear tree, said to be Ontario's most photographed tree, currently has braces.


On the second day, there will free time in the morning to enjoy the rocky shoreline or numerous beaches in the park. We'll then head South to Wasaga Beach - the world's longest freshwater beach. After soaking in the sun, we'll head to our final stop - the Collingwood Brewery for an end of trip refreshment (soft or hard).


VERY IMPORTANT - we do 3 people per tent. If you are a couple and want your own tent, get in touch with us. There is a small fee for your own tent.


This tour will take place in our 15 passenger customized transit. Onboard we have a TV, basic WIFI, Games Console, Karaoke and more! However there is not a washroom. We will make washroom breaks every 1-2 hours.


This tour departs from Toronto (Yorkdale TTC Passenger pick up).


FAQ's


 What's included?




☑️ Return transportation


☑️ Entry permits for Killarney & Killbear


☑️ Northbound Driver Tour leader - Wilderness first aid certified


☑️ Camp equipment - tent, sleeping bag, matt, pillow, liner


☑️ 2 camp fire meals


 Dietary requests (food)


We often get asked if we can accommodate dietary restrictions. The short answer is yes, if we know about them. Please let your tour leader know at the start of the trip if you have any restrictions so they can tailor their food shop. E.g., Vegetarian, no pork, etc. In some instances, we may ask for your assistance should it be outside our area of knowledge.




 Why can't I see more dates?


We would love to offer a super busy program packed with events, but that's not how supply and demand works. At the moment, we are aiming to offer a wide variety of trips to cater to many different tastes. As we grow, our offerings will grow too. You can see what we're up to each week by clicking on the calendar in the menu.


 Parking


We do our pick-ups from Yorkdale TTC passenger pick-up. We suggest taking public transportation to the meeting point. If you must take the car, the options are to park at Wilson Passenger pick-up and parking—this is free on the weekends and subject to availability. We would not suggest parking at Yorkdale Mall as vehicles may be ticketed or towed after 5 hours.


 How many people per tent?


If you would like your own tent for two people, there is a supplemental charge of $20 per tent. By using more tents, we have to do more work after to clean them. We usually aim for 3 people per tent. We use 4-person Eureka tents, which are mostly 4-season. When not requested, tents are divided by gender. In the case where adults want to share of the same gender, we will do our best to accommodate requests if everyone knows each other. We will not place same gender adults together who do not previously know each other. There may be some tents with fewer than 3 people due to the way the numbers land. Either way, 3 people to a 4-person tent is still very spacious. If you want 4 people in a tent as that's your friend group size, that works too.




 Can I bring my pet?


We love animals, but we can't allow pets, we’re afraid. We will designate a few pet-friendly dates each year, but it's impossible for us to know if anyone has an allergy to dogs or cats, etc., ahead of time, and we don't want to cause any reactions in an enclosed space. We really do think dogs are paw-fect! And we will aim to offer some pet-friendly dates which will be clearly listed in the future.


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Sample itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Yorkdale TTC
Stop in Parry Sound for brunch and a break
Continue north to Killarney Provincial Park for an afternoon hike
Hike "The Crack" trail with views of Boreal forest and rock formations
Depart for Killbear Provincial Park
Check into Killbear Provincial Park, set up tents, learn fire-starting, and cook dinner


Day 2
Campfire breakfast
Free time for visiting the Killbear Tree (currently on braces for support), or napping
Pack up camp gear and check out
Head south to Wasaga Beach for free time on the beach
Free time at Collingwood brewery
Depart for Toronto, arriving back in the evening


Enjoy your trip!