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: Local
Skip The Ski Town: 5 Reasons Why London Wins The Winter Family Getaway Game
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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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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Time Is On Your Side: A 2-Day Mid-Week Wander
Whether you’re retired or have the benefit of a flexible work schedule, travelling on weekdays is a lovely perk. When you’re ready to take advantage of a few free mid-week days, the welcoming hosts you’ll meet on this itinerary in and around Windsor, Point Pelee, Essex, Sarnia and Lambton counties…
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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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Pick Your Pleasures: A 2-Day Port-To-Port Lake Erie Family Adventure
There’s a common piece of advice given by people with grown children: enjoy time with your kids while you can. Unfortunately, busy summer schedules can make that bit of wise wisdom easier said than done…
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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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Earth Day Every Day: Six Ways To Lighten Your Environmental Load On Your Next Visit
As more and more of us look for ways to reduce our impact on the environment, taking steps to ensure leisure activities make 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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Trailblazers of Travel: Local Treasures You'll Want to Visit Next
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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The Tastiest Sober Sipping
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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