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Earth Day Every Day: Six Ways To Lighten Your Environmental Load On Your Next Visit

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As more and more of us look for ways to reduce our impact on the environment, taking steps to ensure leisure activities take less of a toll on the planet is becoming increasingly important to today’s travellers. From restaurants and hotels to tour providers and agri-tourism destinations, travel partners across Ontario’s Southwest are embracing the challenge of making operational changes today for a brighter tomorrow…

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Black History in Ontario’s Southwest

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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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Experience Maple Season

By Meg Carman on

Many people who have lived in Canada their entire liveshaven’t taken full advantage of the maple syrup season. Which is a shame because maple syrup is an iconic internationally recognized symbol for Canada, and some of the best maple syrup is produced right here in Ontario's Southwest. …

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Rustically Responsible: 4 Glamping Getaways That Give Back

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While we’re huge proponents of the “leave nothing but footprints” approach to camping and glamping, there is at least one exception. The dollars left by travellers who choose to support local restaurants, farms, wineries, craft breweries and retailers during their stay play a critical role in creating thriving destinations…

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Family Vacations Teenagers Actually Want to Go On

By Meg Carman on

Planning a vacation that the whole family will enjoy can be challenging. Especially if you have teenagers in the mix. Convincing them to put down their phone or to take a break from video games and engage with the family iseasier when they are excited by the activities planned…

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Guess Where Trips: The Perfect Gift for the Adventurous Person in Your Life

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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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