Huron-Kinloss Ice Cream TrailThis year we decided to try to conquer the Huron-Kinloss ice cream trail in one day with three small children. Crazy? Maybe. Possible? Definitely!
Although we did take two days to hit all nine stops on this ice cream trail, we did set some good boundaries with the kids BEFORE we left.
If you have young kids with you, like we did, it is best to pace yourselves and take frequent non-ice cream breaks to burn off that extra sugar high (trust us we tried to skip the parks and they ended up being the best ideas we had on both days). On the other hand if you are traveling the trail without kids in tow, it shouldn't take you more than half a day to get the pictures you need to enter the contest, or a few extra minutes at each stop if you are indulging along the way. Our favorite scoop size for value came from Mary's Restaurant in Lucknow at just $1 for a single (and generous) scoop in a cup for the kids to share. This was also our favorite stop because the contest sign had a dress-up box, there were plenty of tables to eat at, and being a restaurant it had much needed washrooms when we stopped. The best place to stop to burn off energy? Ripley Variety Store as it is just across the street from Lewis Park and Splash Pad in Ripley. Read more on our One Day vs Two Day strategies below... |
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Location
Huron-Kinloss, Ontario
From Point Clark to Pine River, Kincardine, to Ripley, and Holyrood to Lucknow.
From Point Clark to Pine River, Kincardine, to Ripley, and Holyrood to Lucknow.
This year there are nine stops in total, and you can start in any order and with any location you like. You do not have to hit all nine locations, nor do you have to try to do it all in one day, BUT if you would like to try then read on below for our One or Two Day strategies! Each year the locations may change, so be sure to print a copy of the map and brochure (click on the image to the left for the official ice cream trail downloadable PDF). For more details on the annual ice cream trail contests, visit their website at www.icecreamtrail.ca |
One Day Strategy
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Two Day Strategy
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