It is important to learn about the history of our area. The good, the bad,and the inspiring. Learning about Black history is important for every single person in Ontario’s Southwest during Black History Month, on Emancipation Day, and on every other day of the year too. You need to know about the history before you can build a better future…
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As more and more travel influencers share best-kept travel secrets with the masses through their social media feeds, finding off-the-radar adventures is getting increasingly difficult. Fortunately, Ontario’s Southwest still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve for travellers eager to enjoy excellent…
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The holiday season is coming up fast! Before we get to the favourite activities of the season, get-togethers, and all-round holiday fun, we'resure you're thinking about the list of names you'll need to shop for. We're here to help with ideas and experiences from across Ontario's Southwest that are sure to please as a gift this merry season. …
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Everyone has that spontaneous adventure seeker on their holiday shopping list. You know, the one who knows the best places to explore, the most exceptional restaurants to eat at, and where to find unique experiences. They are vivacious, fun, and find “the unknown” to be exciting! They are also impossible to shop for. What do you buy for someone who is only interested in collecting memories and doesn’t want tangible things? Have you guessed where we are going with this? (hint!)…
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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…
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Shopping local has many great benefits. Not only do you support small businesses and boost the local economy, you also discover unique items you won’t find elsewhere…
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This holiday season, make your gift one to remember with Wrapped & Ready experiences across Ontario’s Southwest! Whether you’re shopping for the foodie, the adventurer, or the relaxation seeker, each gift set pairs a one-of-a-kind local experience with a hand-picked item from a nearby business that is giving your loved ones something meaningful to unwrap and an experience they’ll never forget…
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Wellness is equal parts mental as it is physical so it’s important to nurture both as much as you can. When we’re mentally healthy, we enjoy our surroundings and the people in it. We can be creative, learn, try new things, take risks, and better cope with difficulties both mental and physical…
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The urge many feel to hibernate at home during the fall and winter months offers incredible advantages to those who would rather get out and explore instead…
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Pumpkin Bread, fresh from the hearth - photo by Mindy Stern The pumpkin bread was still warm when I entered the kitchen in the John R Park Homestead in Harrow, a “living history” museum, where volunteers dressed in period costumes interact with visitors to demonstrate how food was cooked, wool…
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