Shade’s Mills Conservation Area - Swimming, fishing, hiking and canoeing are just a few of the activities that bring people to this piece of nature! It’s also a good spot to see the early signs of fall colours. Open daily 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 450 Avenue Road, Cambridge; 10-minute drive from Tapestry Hall

Fashion History Museum - Aalia loves fashion! Ryan does not, though his grandmother worked at a shirt factory and in a clothing store. This museum has more than 10,000 garments and accessories in its collection; some dating back several centuries. Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 74 Queen Street East, Cambridge; 16-minute drive from Tapestry Hall

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - Thousands of butterflies move freely in this indoor oasis, which also contains exotic birds, plants and – if it happens to be your thing – insects. Tickets are timed and must be purchased online. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge; 18-minute drive from Tapestry Hall

Bingemans - A great place for some family fun! This amusement park features a 35,000-square-foot indoor play area, a water park, escape rooms and mini-golf. Open daily 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener; 25-minute drive from Tapestry Hall

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market - One of the most popular tourist attractions in the area, this market is predominantly known for its fresh produce and other food (Aalia recommends the pierogies!) but also has merchants selling clothing, crafts, housewares and much more. Open Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 878 Weber Street North, Woolwich; 30-minute drive from Tapestry Hall

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