Trip Inspiration | Crops & Cuisine

From winery tours to beer flight tasting, fishing and boating to hiking trails and more – Ontario’s Southwest is flourishing with unique things to do.

Travel the back roads, country lanes, and rolling hills that make up Oxford County and Middlesex County on a culinary adventure

Summer is the time of bonfires and late nights, memories that last and push us through our gloomy cold winters. With so little time, make the most out of it with our perfect couples getaway bucket list!

Shop Local, Buy Local isn’t just a trend, it’s a way of life within our region. From delicious eats to sweet treats and satisfying drinks, Ontario’s Southwest offers some of the best around.

Travelling around discovering food spots that feature local flavours and locally sourced ingredients is one of my favourite things to do when travelling. I do it wherever I go, from overseas travel to road trips in Ontario, and one of my favourite regions to discover local eats is Southwest Ontario.

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!