Stand Out and Gift Something Unique
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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Category: Elgin
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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A Is for Apples: Fun Ways to Add Some Orchard to Your Fall
The leaves are changing and autumn is calling! From mouth-watering apple pies to delicious ciders, Ontario’s Southwest has got some of the sweetest apple treats in the area…
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A Scenic Cycling Getaway Along The Whistlestop Trail
While some cyclists prefer hard-core riding vacations that are all about the miles, others prefer their rides that give them lots of opportunities to stop and smell the roses. This two-day cycling getaway showcases the Whistlestop Trail, an off-road ride between St. Thomas and Port Stanley…
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A Weather-Proof Family Road Trip Around London, Middlesex, St Thomas and Elgin Counties
We’ve all heard that life is more about the journey than the destination, but those wise words can be a hard sell to restless kids riding in the back seat! This summer, surprise them with a road trip that incorporates plenty of time for surprises along the way…
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Arrive As Guests, Leave As Friends: Six Ontario Experiences That Will Supersize Your Love for Locals
A local craft beer suggestion shared by your server. A tip on the best cup of coffee in town overheard at the gas station. Directions from your inn’s owner to a special spot to catch the sunset. There’s just something about getting the inside scoop from people who live in the place you’re visiting…
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A Field-To-Fork Family Frolic Around Ontario’s Southwest
Show your kids that dinner doesn’t come from the grocery store on this two-day tour filled with country fun in and around Elgin and Chatham-Kent counties…
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Wine Away Winter
Think being bundled up by the fireplace with a glass is the only way to enjoy wine in the winter? The wineries of Ontario’s Southwest are going to change that view…
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Travel Without the Crowd: The Southwest's Top Weekday Camping Destinations
Camping, the ultimate summer staple. Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or alone, the Southwest invites you to experience the magic of camping, especially on weekdays…
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