Trip Inspiration

Find March Break fun without the crowds this year.

Winter - often seen as the time of year where you grab your favourite hot cocoa and watch movies, is actually the perfect opportunity to get out there and experience new thrilling adventures. So grab your coat, hit the road, and get ready for a winter better than the rest.

As Mother Nature sends out her spring wakeup call after a long, grey winter, there’s no better place to treat your taste buds to the fresh flavours of the new season than Ontario’s Southwest. Home to some of the country’s most fertile farmland, you’ll find delicious spring produce and products around every corner at local farm markets and roadside stands and in the delectable dishes of our region’s many talented chefs. If you’re wondering where to begin, here are few favourite stops for feeding your spring flavour cravings

It can be difficult to choose where to stay on your next relaxing vacation so we've done the research to help take the load off of your shoulders. If you're looking for something other than hotels, take a look at these top rated bed & breakfasts on TripAdvisor around Ontario’s Southwest based on visitor reviews! 

Did you know Ontario’s Southwest is situated on the same latitudinal plain as Northern California? This makes the region home to some of Canada’s most fertile farmland and a rapidly evolving wine, craft beer and farm-to-table scene.

Narrowing down where to go for lunch or dinner can sometimes be difficult with all the great places in the community. We’ve cultivated a list of the top restaurants based on TripAdvisor reviews by those who've checked them out from all over Ontario’s Southwest to make narrowing down a place easier!

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.

If you’re looking for a bite to eat that will open your eyes to local flavours, head to some of the restaurants owned by the star chefs of Southwest Ontario for their well-known dishes.

Home to the longest growing season in the province, it’s no wonder Essex County has become a must-visit destination for foodie fans.