Trip Inspiration | Beer & Cider

The birds and butterflies aren’t the only species flocking to the shores of Lake Erie just outside Windsor – a growing collection of in-the-know foodies are migrating to the area, drawn to the buzz regarding Ontario’s newest agritourism region.

All roads lead to Ontario’s Southwest for foodies looking to sink their teeth into Canada’s freshest summer flavours.

Ontario’s Southwest is home to some of Canada’s most fertile farmland and a rapidly evolving wine, craft beer and farm-to-table scene. 

Highway 402, the 102-km stretch of multi-lane highway that runs between London and Sarnia, is a popular route for travelers looking for a faster way to get to and from the U.S. border. Increasingly, travelers along this route have begun to listen to their stomachs instead of looking at their watches, thanks to a passionate collection of food and beverage producers located just a delicious little detour off the main route.

Get out in the sun and experience these scenic summer wine stops!

While the fable of the ant and the grasshopper teaches the important lesson of putting a little work in today to prepare for times ahead that may not be quite so plentiful, there’s no harm in the work being tasty and fun!

These breezy driving routes make for amazing fall road trips

Crisp air. Falling leaves. Hot apple cider in hand. Nothing says fall like a weekend road trip touring through small town Ontario. This year, slow down and celebrate harvest season in Ontario’s Southwest on one of these great routes.

Sip cider straight from the source.

The hard cider market is burning up and the orchards of Ontario’s Southwest are throwing some delicious fuel on the fire. Get a taste for how local fruit sparkles in crisp apple and pear ciders.

Located in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Sarnia is the largest city on beautiful Lake Huron and is located across the St. Claire River from Michigan in the United States.

Take the road less travelled and find yourself captivated by beautiful Erieau.