Trip Inspiration

Summer’s heat has arrived and we’re all looking for some cooling off options close to home. If your backyard pool is the kiddie variety, or you’re overstaying your welcome at your neighbours’ pool paradise, we've got you covered.

Have a fondness for sweets and looking to try some new treats? Great news, Ontario’s Southwest has multiple artisanal chocolate shops that will do just the trick! 

Take advantage of the local, photo worthy, destinations that are right here in Southwestern Ontario. You’ll want to take lots of pictures to share with loved ones you can’t visit this Summer. And since now is the perfect chance to up your phone photography skills, we’ve compiled six easy ways to take better outdoor photos.

Many of us are reaching for the takeout menus more often then we ever have. Ordering takeout is a great way to mix up your everyday routine and support local businesses that have shifted to continue offering you their great products, while keeping you safe. We reached out to a few phenomenal chefs from our Next Stop: Taste video series to find out their favourite takeout spots in the region, their tips for ordering takeout and their favourite takeout dishes to offer their customers.

Flowing rivers, stunning shorelines, and city skylines are just some of the sites to see from Southwest Ontario’s best patios.

Whether you’re a resident of Ontario’s Southwest looking for a little fun in your own backyard, or someone eager to explore our region in the future, these restaurant patios have some of the most beautiful views in all of Ontario. Before you head out to enjoy these stunning views be sure to call ahead as many are by reservation only, have limited capacity or may be still in the process of opening.

In these challenging times it is important to stick together and support each other. Which is why a

There is no substitute for seeing the passion of the people who produce the delicious eats we love.

There's no better escape from the quarantine blues than a dose of fresh air and we think paddling is a perfect way to get that dosage of the great outdoors in your life.

No matter how challenging the times seem, the producers, chefs, restaurateurs, eateries, wineries, breweries, and more across Ontario's Southwest are ready to keep offering their great eats and products for you to enjoy at home.

Looking to stay entertained or have kids and family members you want to share an activity with? We’ve got you covered. Here are businesses and organizations throughout Ontario’s Southwest that are offering online activities that you can do from the comfort of your own home!