Trip Inspiration | Day Trips

With the longer days and warmer nights of summer upon us, the wineries of Ontario are ready for us to flock back to them. After a long winter, nothing quite says summer like sitting outside looking out onto a vineyard and sipping a glass of wine.

Pair Fresh Air Fun With These Foodie Finds

Nothing works up an appetite and a thirst more than time spent enjoying the great outdoors.

Cycling is even more rewarding when there’s the promise of some sensational sipping or a tasty meal to get those pedals pumping. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick spin, a long haul, a smooth cycle or an off-road afternoon, if you’re riding in Ontario’s Southwest, you can rest assured there’s always a delicious stop ahead.

A sunny summer afternoon is a perfect time to gather your beer-loving bubble, nominate a designated driver and set out on a scenic craft beer cruise to a new-to-you corner of Ontario’s Southwest.

If you’ve been having a hard time trying to convince someone who doesn’t adore wine to join you for a weekend of wine tasting, the struggle ends now!

It's not hard to find a farm-to-table meal in Ontario these days. Scoring a real farm-to-table dining experience, however, can be a little trickier if you're not looking in the right places. Farm-to-table meals can be found anywhere there's a chef who is committed to sourcing Ontario ingredients.

If it’s been a few years since you’ve explored the craft beer scene in Ontario’s Southwest, you’re in for a very tasty surprise. A fresh new crop of craft breweries has arrived to complement the many mainstays that had already set a high standard for suds in the region.

Move over destination dining! There’s a fun, new way to get a taste for the flavours of Ontario’s Southwest: scenic snacking! 

Rather than settling in for a multi-course meal at just one restaurant, scenic snacking allows you to graze your way through the region enjoying a series of tasty stops. A driving route with strategically timed fuel-ups along the way is a great way to spend a day. For those who want to make the fun last a little longer, completing a Scenic Snacking bucket list over the course of a season or even a whole year is another fun option. 

Do you know the story behind the food on your plate? How far it travelled from, if it’s in season, or who produced it? The next time you sit down to enjoy a meal, whether it be in the comfort of your own home, or in your favourite local restaurant, take a closer look at what’s in front of you. From creation to consumption and each step in between, when you know the story behind your food, it will leave you with a better taste in your mouth.

There’s nothing quite like rising early in the morning and enjoying a warm cup of tea and something to read. This is even more true if you take pride in your own garden oasis. Now more than ever, Ontarians are spending a little extra time at home, basking in nature which is literally in their own backyard.