Posts in Off the Beaten Track

Guess Where Trips: The Perfect Gift for the Adventurous Person in Your Life

By Ontario's Southwest on Oct. 23, 2023

Everyone has that spontaneous adventure seeker on their holiday shopping list. You know, the one who knows the best places to explore, the most exceptional restaurants to eat at, and where to find unique experiences. They are vivacious, fun, and find “the unknown” to be exciting! They are also impossible to shop for. What do you buy for someone who is only interested in collecting memories and doesn’t want tangible things? Have you guessed where we are going with this? (hint!)…

Country Comfort: Find Your Rural Roots On A Relaxing Summer Escape

By Ontario's Southwest on Jun. 07, 2023

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…

Follow The Leader: 7 Guided Experiences That Make Summer Fun A Breeze

By Ontario's Southwest on Jun. 01, 2023

Do you ever miss the feeling of travelling as a kid when you gave zero thought to things like directions, gear, and snacks? You’re not alone! This summer, channel that carefree child for a few hours on one of these amazing, guided experiences hosted throughout Ontario’s Southwest…

7 Winter Cabins, Cottages & Unique Escapes that You’ll Love

By Megan Carman on Nov. 30, 2022

If you don’t think that you like the winter, it’s probably because you don’t know about these secret little hideaways that are all over Ontario's Southwest. While you were living the “catch flights, not feelings” life, you might have been missing out on these Canadian gems…

The Gems Behind Our Local Gems

By Megan Carman on Feb. 17, 2022

Make Ontario’s Southwest your go to for unique, high quality, and immersive tourism attractions…

Plan Your Vegan Adventure to the Small Towns of Ontario's Southwest

By Lauren Yakiwchuk on Oct. 01, 2021

The cities of Ontario’s Southwest have incredible vegan restaurants and it will take you weeks to try them all. Did you know that the region’s small towns also have delicious vegan eats? While there aren’t as many completely plant-based restaurants in the smaller towns and villages, there are quite a few establishments that are “plant forward” or feature several vegan dishes…

Rip it through the Carolinian Forest

By Ontario's Southwest on Feb. 03, 2020

Love to rip through the trails? Ride through the heart of the Carolinian zone in Ontario's Southweston your mountain bike and take the path less traveled…