Magical Maps: Taste, Culture, and Art Trails in Ontario's Southwest
What do artisanal coffee, murals, and cheese have in common? You can find trails throughout southwestern Ontario dedicated to them…
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Must-Drive Fall Road Trip Routes
There’s something special about road-tripping in Ontario’s Southwest during the fall. It could be the scenic backroads that you take or the picturesque small towns you visit along the way. Or maybe it’s the restaurants you discover that only serve the freshest, locally sourced, fall flavours. If you…
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Family Vacations Teenagers Actually Want to Go On
Planning a vacation that the whole family will enjoy can be challenging. Especially if you have teenagers in the mix. Convincing them to put down their phone or to take a break from video games and engage with the family iseasier when they are excited by the activities planned…
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Experience Maple Season
Locals often overlook the amazing experiences within their own backyards because they aren’t in the “tourist mindset”. Challenge yourself to be as open to new experiences as you’d be on vacation…
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7 Winter Cabins, Cottages & Unique Escapes that You’ll Love
If you don’t think that you like the winter, it’s probably because you don’t know about these secret little hideaways that are all over Ontario's Southwest. While you were living the “catch flights, not feelings” life, you might have been missing out on these Canadian gems…
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Top 5 Ways for New Canadians to Get in the Holiday Spirit
If you are new to Canada, I'd like to extend a wholehearted welcome! I'm so glad that you chose to live, study/work, and play in this beautiful country that I've lived my whole life. Let me introduce myself. My name is Megan, and you can think of me as your new Canadian friend who loves sharing local trip suggestions within Ontario's Southwest…
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Santa Supports Local: Stocking Stuffers made in Ontario’s Southwest
Santa may live in the North Pole, but his elves are located all over Ontario’s Southwest! Yes, you read that correctly, Santa’s elves have been working hard in their local workshops to create pottery, paintings, chocolate, lavender teas, dog treats, and more…
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3 Girls' Getaway Staycation Itineraries
If it’s been a long time since you’ve been able to really hang out with your besties, it's time to fix that! This winter, explore Ontario's Southwest with three itineraries that are crafted for you to enjoy a perfect girls' getaway. Once you visit Ontario's Southwest in the winter, you'll want to make it an annual tradition…
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Ontario’s Southwest Adventures New Canadians will Love
If you are new to Canada and want to get to know the local culture, history, food, and people in Ontario's Southwest, the best way to do that is by travelling locally. No matter which season you arrive in, don’t wait before you start exploring. It would be a shame for you to miss outwhile waiting for different weather. To help you get started, we’ve put together a “must visit” list that you should check out. …
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Pedestrian-Only Weekends
If you are looking for something new, fun, and safe to do this weekend, check out the nearest pedestrian-only zones in Ontario’s Southwest. "Pedestrian-only" areas mean that the roads are closed to cars to allow pedestrians to dine, shop, and walk safely in the open street…
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