Magical Maps: Taste, Culture, and Art Trails in Ontario's Southwest
What do artisanal coffee, murals, and cheese have in common? You can find trails throughout southwestern Ontario dedicated to them…
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Tag: Food & Drink
Trade Crowds for Quieter Fall Fun
Fall is a picturesque season for many reasons; from the changing colours of the great outdoors to all the great activities to enjoy outside with the family now that the heat of summer has started to pass. Picturesque is the best word to describe the season because it fills our social feeds too…
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Country Comfort: Find Your Rural Roots On A Relaxing Summer Escape
Are you tired of fighting the traffic and crowds of cottage country? This summer, trade the hustle and bustle of touristy towns for a relaxing rural escape and discover the difference of open country roads, charming small towns and friendly farm hosts who can’t wait to welcome you…
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Must-Drive Fall Road Trip Routes
There’s something special about road-tripping in Ontario’s Southwest during the fall. It could be the scenic backroads that you take or the picturesque small towns you visit along the way. Or maybe it’s the restaurants you discover that only serve the freshest, locally sourced, fall flavours. If you…
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A 3-Day Feast For All Five Senses Around Ontario’s Southwest
Some road trips are all about the scenery. Other getaways focus on the food and drink. This three-day tour treats all five senses as you and your road trip crew make your way from St. Thomas to Windsor…
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Cheers To The Coast! An Ontario’s Blue Coast Craft Beverage Breakaway
Are the Niagara and Prince Edward County wine scenes feeling a little too “been there, done that” for you? Shake things up with a tasting trip to one of Ontario’s more off-the-radar craft beverage destinations…
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Time Is On Your Side: A 2-Day Mid-Week Wander
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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Arrive As Guests, Leave As Friends: Six Ontario Experiences That Will Supersize Your Love for Locals
A local craft beer suggestion shared by your server. A tip on the best cup of coffee in town overheard at the gas station. Directions from your inn’s owner to a special spot to catch the sunset. There’s just something about getting the inside scoop from people who live in the place you’re visiting…
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Earth Day Every Day: Six Ways To Lighten Your Environmental Load On Your Next Visit
As more and more of us look for ways to reduce our impact on the environment, taking steps to ensure leisure activities make less of a toll on the planet is becoming increasingly important to today’s travellers. From restaurants and hotels to tour providers and agri-tourism destinations, travel partners across Ontario’s Southwest are embracing the challenge of making operational changes today for a brighter tomorrow…
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Ontario’s Southwest Spring Flavour Guide
As Mother Nature sends out her spring wake-up call after a long, grey winter, there’s no better place to treat your taste buds to the fresh flavours of the new season than Ontario’s Southwest…
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