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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Black History in Ontario’s Southwest

It is important to learn about the history of our area. The good, the bad,and the inspiring. Learning about Black history is important for every single person in Ontario’s Southwest during Black History Month, on Emancipation Day, and on every other day of the year too. You need to know about the history before you can build a better future…

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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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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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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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Shape your Wellness with Nature & Relaxation

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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