(dramatic music)
- Hey, guys, this is Will from Going Awesome Places.
And I'm in a special region of my home province
called Ontario's Highlands.
And more specifically, this is the Ottawa Valley.
So for someone like me that loves exploring the outdoors,
seeing new places, trying different things
and something wild from time to time,
the Freedom Finder Wander Route
is perfect for someone like me.
So come along, wander with me.
This is going to be so much fun.
Are you ready for this?
♪ You are my fire ♪
♪ The one desire ♪
Now with carpool karaoke out of the way...
So I'm feeling a little bit crafty,
so we're here at the Whitewater Brewing Company,
our first stop along the Freedom Finder Route.
With proud local roots in Cobden, Ontario,
we got a chance to visit the brewery and Brew Pub
where their slogan is "Brewed by friends for friends."
We signed up for their brewery tour
and fittingly started with a paddle of their classics
which include their blonde ale, English style ale,
IPA, and stout.
From there, Robin gave us a tour around the facilities
which was great to see all the behind the scenes work
that goes into brewing beer from the malt mash
to fermenting with hops, and eventually bottling.
Filled with awesome food and drink, we hit the road again.
Guess what?
We're at Owl Rafting, our second spot
on the Freedom Finder Route.
And tomorrow, the adventure begins.
Arriving in the late afternoon,
we head straight into the main office where we checked in,
got our wristbands and our keys to our very fancy lodgings.
This is the cabana-style cabins which comes complete
with its own bathroom and electricity.
And with the ring of a gong it was dinnertime,
and we head over to the buffet line
to have a really good variety of food
with the highlight being definitely the steak
that was served, and beer of course.
What I love about Owl Rafting
is just how everything is close together,
so seconds away you're by the beach
which has all the equipment that you'd ever need.
There's also a beach volleyball net, a place for campfires,
sauna, and outdoor shower.
And every evening there's always entertainment
including this live band.
With the next day here,
what better way to get our game face on
than to have an amazing breakfast?
I'm not gonna say too much here,
but rafting the Ottawa River in our adventure rafts
with Owl Rafting was just so much fun.
Take a look.
(upbeat music)
(yelling and shouting)
Sweet flip, guys!
(yelling and shouting)
This was a thrill seeker's dream come true
as we hit rapid after rapid.
And we didn't flip either,
but I think that had something to do with our guide, Aiden.
And if that was enough, halfway through our experience
we got to do a little bit of cliff jumping.
(yelling)
And it was really hot, okay?
Three, two, one, whoa!
Once we got to the end, we got picked up by a towboat
and it was finally time for lunch.
(upbeat music)
After a long day of rafting and adventuring,
we finally make here to our third spot
on the Freedom Finder Route,
the Calabogie Peaks Resort for a good night's rest.
And overlooking Calabogie Lake
is the perfect spot for dinner.
It's called The Valley Food and Drink Co.
And we had some of the best food on our trip there.
Whether in the winter or summer,
Calabogie Peaks Resort is a great place to stay.
And for breakfast we were blown away.
Oh, and cross over to the other side
and they have a full-fledged beach out there.
("Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins)
We're at Calabogie Motorsports,
our fourth stop on the Freedom Finder Route,
and I'm feeling the need for speed.
(bell ringing)
(contemplative music)
(bell ringing)
(upbeat music)
- [Greg] Put this through.
- This is not like driving my own car.
(engine roaring)
Woo!
(laughing)
(upbeat music)
Woo, now this is fast!
(engine roaring)
Going 200 kilometers an hour on that straight,
the longest straight on the track.
So I think you're next.
- We'll see how it goes.
As ready as I can be.
You shouldn't be nervous, you're safe.
Woo!
(engine roaring)
(laughing)
Let's go, baby!
Woo, 160!
That's the fastest I've ever gone, 160.
- Oh, yeah?
- Yes, I'm a good citizen.
It's really fun.
We arrived alive.
Yay!
Woo!
It was really fun actually.
And really, like, I hit the pedal like to the max.
I am number one!
'Cause I'm the only car on the track.
- The real need for speed.
Then it was time for Greg to show us how it was really done.
Oh!
No shit handles.
- Ah!
- Oh, he's drifting a little.
(yelling and laughing)
(engine roaring)
Oh my god, need all the handles.
(laughing)
My pearls.
(yelling)
- That was really fun, oh my god!
- That was pretty good.
Now if you're a super lover of race cars,
you're really gonna love this.
They have a suite right by the track.
And as if the mustang wasn't enough power,
we decide to take it up a notch with the Lamborghini.
Woo, that sound!
(engine roaring)
Yeah, let's do one more.
- Okay.
(engine roaring)
- Yes, that was so much fun!
What an action-packed, thrilling adventure
we had this weekend in Ontario's Highlands.
In the Ottawa Valley as part of the Freedom Finder Route.
I mean, everything we did was completely thrill-seeking
from the Owl Rafting rapids
to right here at the Calabogie Motorsports Park.
It was rip-your-skin, eye sockets,
all-the-way-to-your-back adventure.
And then we had great stays
out at the Calabogie Peaks Resort, and at the Owl of course.
And finally, great food at the Whitewater Brewing Company
and the Valley Food and Drink Co.
So, unfortunately we have to go back home to Toronto.
But I hope you guys enjoy this video.
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And I'll see you guys next time on Going Awesome Places.
And that's a wrap.
(shouting and yelling)
Woo.
Woo (laughing).
Oh, he's, gosh.
Too much spinning.
Oh, I don't know what that is.
(laughing)
Oh, I can't do that twirl thing.
That's terrible.
(laughing)
That's awful.
Yep, I don't know what's happening there.
Oh my god.
- Go!
I would get nauseous I think.
(laughing)