Trip Inspiration

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 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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Experience Maple Season

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

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

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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Top 5 Ways for New Canadians to Get in the Holiday Spirit

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 Meg, 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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Toast the Coast – Explore Ontario’s Emerging Beverage Scene

Welcome to Toast the Coast, a place where you can taste local, find adventure and discover new hidden gems. Looking for trip inspiration along the south coast of Ontario? We’ve got you covered. There are a lot of great places to visit along the Toast the Coast Trail – here are a few different road trip itinerary ideas to get you started…

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