Santa may live in the North Pole, but his elves are located all over Ontario’s Southwest! Yes, you read that correctly, Santa’s elves have been working hard in their local workshops to create pottery, paintings, chocolate, lavender teas, dog treats, and more…
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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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If you are new to Canada and want to get to know the local culture, history, food, and people in Ontario's Southwest, the best way to do that is by travelling locally. No matter which season you arrive in, don’t wait before you start exploring. It would be a shame for you to miss outwhile waiting for different weather. To help you get started, we’ve put together a “must visit” list that you should check out. …
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After a summer spent roaming, the return to sitting in a classroom all day can be a big ask of school-aged kids. This fall, give those restless legs and wandering minds a chance to work their wiggles out…
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Exploring new destinations or even previous favourites that aren't the usual suspects can be a tall order for those with limited vacation days. Fortunately, with a little advance planning, it’s possible to pack a whole lot of fun into just two days - and we've done the planning for you! Ontario's…
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If you and your bike are on auto pilot, cruise mode on the trails around home base, having done the same circuits many times over this spring and summer, why not take your cycling to the next level and pedal somewhere new…
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Most noted philosophers used walking to get their thoughts going. Wilderness visionaries like Henry David Thoreau walked a great distance to experience the wilderness landscape (Thoreau walked 100 days in 1866, from Montreal to Quebec City). But you don’t need a major pilgrimage to become familiar with nature…
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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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To be Rainbow Registered is to be a nationally accredited 2SLGBTQI+ friendly business or organization. And that means so much, to so many…
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Ontario’s wine industry is growing and maturing with each passing year; and this is especially true herein Ontario’s Southwest too…
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