Private Hosted Days
Travel deeper into South Eastern Ontario.
A 1000 Ways offers private hosted days for travellers who want more than a standard tour. Each experience is carefully arranged around local access, regional stories, thoughtful pacing, and places most visitors would not find on their own.
These are days shaped by context, flavour, landscape, and trusted introductions. Choose the journey that fits your curiosity, and let the region open properly.
Tour de Taste
A Journey of Flavour Through Leeds Grenville
This is a gourmet journey that redefines local cuisine. Co-curated with Chef Cynthia Peters of Maison Maitland Cooking School, this tour takes you deep into South Eastern Ontario’s vibrant food scene. Indulge in artisan baked goods, handcrafted confections, and expertly brewed beverages—with a delightful café lunch to cap it all. Whether you’re a foodie, a home cook, or simply passionate about great flavours, this adventure is a feast for the senses.
The Newboro Passage:
A Defining Moment of the Rideau Canal
This private hosted Rideau Canal day reveals how pressure, ambition, and consequence shaped this part of the region. With arranged local access, a relaxed lunch, a seasonal welcome with local wine, and a strong finale at Jones Falls, The Newboro Passage offers a deeper way to understand the canal, and why this passage still matters.
Regional Journey
Through The Frontenac Arch
Prepare to be captivated as you travel through the charming countryside and rich heritage of South Eastern Ontario. This private small group journey is perfect for travellers seeking unique things to do when staying in Brockville or Gananoque. Explore hidden backroads, meet local artisans, and enjoy hands-on experiences that reveal the authentic heart of the region. Your day trip includes time in nature, a scenic goat hike, and visits to local markets and wineries that showcase true off the beaten path charm. The Regional Journey tour blends natural beauty, culinary craftsmanship, and genuine connection into one unforgettable experience.
Brockville: The Court town
Where Confidence and Ambition Rose
This private hosted day introduces one of Ontario’s most storied river cities through its courthouse district, historic streets, riverfront setting, and remarkable railway tunnel. Shaped by law, commerce, civic ambition, and the St. Lawrence, the experience brings Brockville into clearer focus through museum-led interpretation, private transportation, a café stop, and a thoughtfully prepared picnic lunch.
It is a polished, story-led way to understand the city beyond its landmarks, and to see why Brockville’s presence still feels so distinct today.
The 1000 Islands, Closer
The 1000 Islands are known for spectacle, but this private journey offers something more personal: a deeper sense of place. With exclusive local access, a scenic helicopter flight, relaxed hospitality, and every detail arranged for your group, The 1000 Islands, Closer is a more intimate way to experience one of Ontario’s most iconic landscapes.
From Bean to Brew
A Culinary ADVENTURE Around Charleston Lake
Created in partnership with the 1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways, From Bean to Brew invites travellers to see the region differently. From market sips to artisan bites, every stop tells a story and every flavour reveals a connection. This is not tourism as usual. It is an invitation to travel deeper and discover the people, places, and tastes that define the heart of Ontario.