Posts in Off the Beaten Track | Trip Inspiration

Ride through Oxford on Two Wheels

By Ontario's Southwest on Jan. 30, 2020

Smooth paved roads, quiet country roads, and unique stops along the way are just a part of what makes Oxford a great cycling destination…

Take a Tasty Tour: Your Guide to New Flavours Around Every Turn

By Ontario's Southwest on Jan. 03, 2020

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…

Whistlestop Trail

By Ontario's Southwest on Jan. 31, 2019

Saddle up on your bike, grab your hiking shoes or hop in the car and hit the brand new Whistlestop Trail…

Cozy cabin rentals that offer a comfy take on summer camping. The arrival of camping season can inspire cheers from some members of the family, but tears from others. Fortunately, there’s a solution to the great divide: redefine your definition of camping…

Wheels to Wine

By Ontario's Southwest on Mar. 01, 2018

Get a taste for Ontario’s emerging wine region on these scenic Lake Erie cycling routes Think Niagara and Prince Edward County are your only options for an Ontario winery cycling experience? It’s time to rethink your route…

Go To Ride, Stay to Play in Norfolk County

By Louisa Mursell on Jul. 17, 2017

I had visited Norfolk County a couple of times in the past, using the area as a springboard to a great ride, following theWaterfront Trail, Port Dover to Fort Erie, or as part of a rail trail tour weekend on an Ontario By Bike Ride, from Dundas to Port Dover. I felt I knew something about the bike scene in the area. But it wasn’t until I recently spent a weekend dedicated to exploration and cycling adventures that I experienced a true appreciation for all things Norfolk. …