Trip Inspiration | August 2016

Home to the largest concentration of both craft breweries and wineries in Ontario's Southwest, Essex

Don’t “balk” at the idea of a good time out on the town. Check out what sports the Forest City has to offer to change-up your usual night out.

Drop your phones for foam fingers and get in on the action in downtown London.

Roll your windows down and cruise your way to some fun country nights leading up to the 2016 CCMA Awards!

Giddy your way on up to London/Middlesex County to enjoy some of the best country music experiences the region has to offer. 

Lapped up the smooth spirits of Wolfhead Distillery and hungry for more?

The spirits are just one set of delectable items that will tickle your taste buds at the distillery; there’s a fabulous restaurant and patio too!

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

The delicious food is just the start; these restaurants have some of the most beautiful views in all of Ontario.

These breezy driving routes make for amazing fall road trips

Crisp air. Falling leaves. Hot apple cider in hand. Nothing says fall like a weekend road trip touring through small town Ontario. This year, slow down and celebrate harvest season in Ontario’s Southwest on one of these great routes.

Fun ways to get out and play with some birds of prey this fall

Ontario’s Southwest is home to some of the best hawk watching in North America and the fall is one of the best times to sight these amazing birds as they begin their migration south.

Foraging fiddleheads, chocolate with a local twist, a brewery inspired by local history, and market-to-table dining that’s all in the family

Not in my backyard? Not in Ontario’s Southwest! The chefs, chocolatiers and craft brewers you’ll meet here seem to find endless inspiration when they ask the question, “What’s in my backyard?”

Don’t get tide down in the office! Go ahead and make waves at the beach by coming out of your shell and exploring some of Elgin County’s hidden gems.

Trade in your briefcase for a beach bag and head on down to the shores of Lake Erie and explore one of the region’s best beach towns.