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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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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Wellness is equal parts mental as it is physical so it’s important to nurture both as much as you can. When we’re mentally healthy, we enjoy our surroundings and the people in it. We can be creative, learn, try new things, take risks, and better cope with difficulties both mental and physical…
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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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Some road trips are all about the scenery. Other getaways focus on the food and drink. This three-day tour treats all five senses as you and your road trip crew make your way from St. Thomas to Windsor…
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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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While some cyclists prefer hard-core riding vacations that are all about the miles, others prefer their rides that give them lots of opportunities to stop and smell the roses. This two-day cycling getaway showcases the Whistlestop Trail, an off-road ride between St. Thomas and Port Stanley…
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