Just a short drive from the Detroit–Windsor border, Windsor offers a sun-soaked, flavor-forward escape with a distinctly southern Ontario feel. Known for its vibrant food scene, creative energy, and welcoming community, the city invites visitors to slow down and explore at their own pace. From…
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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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In our mission to discover businesses that genuinely embrace and support the 2SLGBTQI+ community, we aimed to go beyond highlighting those that simply talk about inclusivity, we wanted to showcase those that truly live it…
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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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Have a fondness for sweets and looking to try some new treats? Great news, Ontario’s Southwest has multiple artisanal chocolate shops that will do just the trick…
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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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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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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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Pumpkin Bread, fresh from the hearth - photo by Mindy Stern The pumpkin bread was still warm when I entered the kitchen in the John R Park Homestead in Harrow, a “living history” museum, where volunteers dressed in period costumes interact with visitors to demonstrate how food was cooked, wool…
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Some people like their vacations to be relaxing and rural, while others prefer a more urban escape. When you visit the Windsor Essex area, the great news is that you aren’t forced into an either-or situation. This two-day itinerary offers a healthy dose of off-the-beaten-track exploring around Lake…
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