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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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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What do artisanal coffee, murals, and cheese have in common? You can find trails throughout southwestern Ontario dedicated to them…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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