Trip Inspiration | Food & Drink

The best part about supporting local is getting to know the people behind the businesses that make it all happen. This knowledge allows you to properly appreciate everything that goes into running the restaurants, bakeries, distilleries, breweries, and experiences that you love.

To help you get to know the new gems across Ontario’s Southwest, we interviewed 5 tourism businesses that either opened, or were in the process of opening a new component, right before the pandemic hit.

Staying home, safe, and social distanced means that you aren’t traveling during the colder months. If being home at this time of the year is new to you, or even if it isn’t new, challenge yourself to be as open to new experiences as you’d be on vacation. Locals often overlook the amazing experiences within their own backyards because they aren’t in the “tourist mindset”.

Does winter have you dreaming of your next road trip? We can help you make those dreams a little more concrete. Tourism Oxford has partnered with Omega Tours to craft 24-48 hour getaways in Oxford County that you can book now and experience when the time is right.

The passion for crafting delicious flavours doesn’t hibernate during the winter in Ontario’s Southwest. These tasty food and drinks destinations highlighted in our Next Stop: Taste video series make it easy to warm up and stock up with local goodness during the snowy months.

We’re all spending more time with remotes in our hands, making our way quickly through our video libraries and scrolling one, or many, streaming services. No matter what you're watching, you can’t have a binge session without something yummy to go along with it. Thankfully we are spoiled for options in Ontario’s Southwest. 

Last time this year, you probably had a social calendar filled with things to do and people to see. This year, you shouldn’t be going to parties, travelling far, or gathering with people outside of your household. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun!

Ontario’s Southwest is the perfect region for weekend road trips and short getaways that truly feel

Because we aim to please, we’ve created three more must-drive routes for you to convince your friend with a convertible to take you on a fall road trip in Ontario’s Southwest. Don’t forget to call ahead and make sure that the locations listed are open on the day that you want to visit.

If you’re lucky enough to own a convertible, you already know how much fun it is to drive the scenic Southwest roads in the fall. But, if you aren’t a convertible owner, don’t sweat it! We’ve created three must-drive routes to convince your friend with a convertible to road trip with you this fall. Don’t forget to call ahead and make sure that the locations listed are open on the day that you want to visit.

Juggling too many balls with your new work from home routine? A getaway with your partner is a rejuvenating antidote to those “always on” demands, and we’ve done the planning for the perfect, tailored-made itineraries