Each year, to celebrate the local businesses and peoplewho make Ontario's Southwest a must-visit destination, we host the Ontario's Southwest Tourism Innovation Awards! Nominees come from Windsor to Caledonia and represent some of the best attractions to visit if you're seeking a unique and sustainable experience. …
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Just how hot is the non-alcoholic drink market? Some predictions anticipate that global market share for non-alcoholic beers will grow even more than craft beer in the next five to ten years…
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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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Thanks to its proximity to the U.S. border, countless stories of those who escaped to Canada to find freedom from slavery were set in our region. Today, an impressive collection of historic sites and museums welcome visitors to learn those stories and pay respect to those who came to Canada to start a new life. Build in some extra time for fascinating conversations with the incredible storytellers you’ll meet along the way on this itinerary…
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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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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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Do you normally spend the snowy months down south? Here are a few things you may be missing out on if you don'tspend the winter learning more about your local region, discovering area businesses, and taking in some natural winter beauty…
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Winter getaways in Ontario call for a cozy room! Upgrading to a suite filled with all the comforts of home allows you to linger a little longer in the mornings and evenings. This two-day itinerary is built around luxurious suite stays and sprinkled with plenty of fun ways to spend a winter day…
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Is your family in need of a few days away to bust through the winter weekend blahs? Instead of fighting winter crowds in Ontario’s busy ski resort towns, take advantage of one of the best-kept secrets around when it comes to family-friendly getaway destinations that offer plenty of frosty fun…
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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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