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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Category: Middlesex
Country Comfort: Find Your Rural Roots On A Relaxing Summer Escape
Are you tired of fighting the traffic and crowds of cottage country? This summer, trade the hustle and bustle of touristy towns for a relaxing rural escape and discover the difference of open country roads, charming small towns and friendly farm hosts who can’t wait to welcome you…
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Family Fun On The Farm: A 2-Day Rural Roam Through Oxford and Middlesex Counties
Is your regular family trip to the local farmer’s market starting to feel a little old? Shake up your weekend routine with a family escape that provides an authentic taste of farm life…
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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 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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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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Experience Maple Season
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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Rustically Responsible: 4 Glamping Getaways That Give Back
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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7 Winter Cabins, Cottages & Unique Escapes that You’ll Love
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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Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
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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