Embrace Local
Discover your local region
Spend time in your own backyard, discover what your local region has to offer, and support small independent businesses. From local culinary delights and small batch beverages to the beauty of our great outdoors featuring some of Canada's most diverse floral and fauna, there's so much waiting to be enjoyed.
Explore Local Outdoor Landscapes
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Protecting the Nature that Shapes Us
Earth Day, held since 1970, is a global event to demonstrate environmental... -
Connect with Nature
You’ve heard the saying “nature heals,” and it’s true.... -
Why Paddling Is A Perfect Solo & Small Group...
There's no better escape from the lockdown blues than a dose of fresh air... -
Take a Hike...into Nature
Enjoy the solitude of nature and distance yourself from the city and crowds on... -
Easy Paddling Routes for Beginners
Canoe and kayak sales are going bonkers right now. There are more people out... -
Next Level Paddling Routes from the Happy...
Looking for slightly more challenging paddle routes in Southwestern Ontario? The... -
6 Fun Things to Do with Your Pup
Does your dog give you, “the look” when you try to leave your home? You... -
Off the Beaten Track – 9 Easy Trail Rides in...
If you and your bike are on auto pilot, cruise mode on the trails around home base,...
Local Bites & Sips
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Delivery, Take-out & Curbside Pick-up in...
The producers, chefs, restaurateurs, eateries, wineries, breweries, and more... -
Experience Maple Season from Home
Staying home, safe, and social distanced means that you aren’t traveling... -
A Virtual Local Cook-Off…with Wine
Keep up the spirit of dinner parties by hosting a virtual one this winter. Pick your... -
The Virtual Local Cook-Off…with Beer
Dinner parties don’t need to be completely off the table in the time of people... -
5 Fun Ways to Kick Up Your Streaming Night
We’re all spending more time with remotes in our hands, making our way quickly... -
Locally Sourced Charcuterie Board
Entertaining this holiday season will look a lot different than in previous years.... -
Club It Up – Wine Club That Is
Are you a big wine fan and love to stock up when you visit wineries? If you...
Local Exploration
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Diamonds are Made Under Pressure
The best part about supporting local is getting to know the people behind the... -
The Suite Life
While it’s an exciting prospect that so much in the region is opening back up,... -
Black History in Ontario’s Southwest
Did you know this February marks Canada’s 25 th Black History Month being... -
A Trip to Chatham-Kent: A Lesson in Black...
The sound of my mom’s car muffler started my excitement. We were going on a... -
Can't Go South? Explore Southwest!
Do you normally spend the snowy months down south? Take this opportunity to spend the... -
Book Now, Travel Later Escapes in Oxford...
Does winter have you dreaming of your next road trip? We can help you make those...
EXPERIENCES
Be A Pizza Maker class If you ever wanted to learn how to make the best pizza at...
From Tree to Table Experience Enjoy a guided walk inside a Carolinian Forest with...
At Home Cocktail Kits Perfect your favourite libation so that you can show off...
The Roasting Lab Experience the science behind a perfectly good cup of coffee...
An Indigenous Culinary Experience with Chef Billy Alexander The chef’s room allows for hands-on tourism experiences to...
Truffle Camp Step into the role of chocolatier for an evening as you work...
Virtual Tastings Learn how Wolfhead Distillery does what they do and how it...
Chef's Table Experience Dine at the best seat in the house at Woodstock's casual...
Sketch Pottery Kits to Go Select your pottery piece kit filled with everything you...
Julie's Online Paint Party Paint and party! What a Wicked Combo! Treat yourself to a...