If you’ve been craving a getaway that’s all about slowing down and savouring the simple things, Ontario’s Southwest is full of stays that invite you todisconnect from your busy life and reconnect with your peace. …
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Giving something shaped by human hands and local passion adds a personal touch that mass-produced gifts simply cannot match. When you buy locally, you support a maker's craft, preserve traditional skills, and share a story tied directly to the region. Meet seven local makers with deep roots…
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Christmas and holiday shopping can be tricky, especially when you're not quite sure what to get everyone on your list. If you're looking for a little inspiration, we've rounded up some gift ideas from businesses across Ontario's Southwest. Whether you're shopping for family, friends or that person…
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As more and more travel influencers share best-kept travel secrets with the masses through their social media feeds, finding off-the-radar adventures is getting increasingly difficult. Fortunately, Ontario’s Southwest still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve for travellers eager to enjoy excellent…
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Great wine, local cider, memorable meals, and waterfront views are closer than you think. For travellers from Michigan and Ohio, a fall getaway to Ontario’s Southwest comes with one major advantage: you can spend less time getting there and more time tasting your way through it. Start in…
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Some road trips are all about the scenery. Others revolve around unforgettable meals, local breweries and hidden gems. This three-day foodie getaway combines all of it, taking you from St. Thomas to Windsor-Essex with incredible restaurants, wineries, beaches, murals, small towns and unique places to stay along the way. Every stop offers something to see, taste, smell, hear or experience…
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Think being bundled up by the fireplace with a glass is the only way to enjoy wine in the winter? The wineries of Ontario’s Southwest are going to change that view…
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Whether you’re retired or have the benefit of a flexible work schedule, travelling on weekdays is a lovely perk. When you’re ready to take advantage of a few free mid-week days, the welcoming hosts you’ll meet on this itinerary in and around Windsor, Point Pelee, Essex, Sarnia and Lambton counties…
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If you don’t think that you like the winter, it’s probably because you don’t know about these secret little hideaways that are all over Ontario's Southwest. While you were living the “catch flights, not feelings” life, you might have been missing out on these Canadian gems…
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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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