These travel stories are meant to help you fall in love with Ontario again, and again.
They're told by local experts and food lovers. They're designed to inspire you to plan a trip. Then, when you're ready, you can download one of +80 passports to help guide your planning. When it's safe to do so, take the time to safely visit the growers and makers who make Ontario so special.
THE GTA
Toronto and the surrounding places like Brampton, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Headwaters and Durham Region are the beating heart of Ontario. They each offer unique and diverse ways to indulge.
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Explore Toronto’s Cultural Diversity Through a Foodie Adventure
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This Uxbridge Brewery is Ontario’s Best Bicycle Friendly Business
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A Day with the Stars in Markham
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Heatherlea Farm Shoppe: Showcasing the Best of York Durham Headwaters
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Where Suresh Doss eats in Brampton
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Escape to Oakville’s outdoors with this one-day birding itinerary
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How to spend a full day on the water in Oakville
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Spotlighting our Patio Legacy in York Durham Headwaters
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This Uxbridge cidery is preserving more than just apples
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Spend two days perusing public art in Oakville
THE NORTH
Ontario is a big, BIG place and nowhere is it more evident than in the North. From food trucks in the beer scene in Thunder Bay to syruping in the “The Soo”, there’s plenty to discover in Ontario’s northern communities.
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Explore the Taste Temiskaming Lake Tour
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Where to Eat and Play in Sudbury, Right Now
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This summer, head North and take a Nickel City brewery tour
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Order two scoops at Sudbury’s Best Ice Cream Shops
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GET A PICNIC TO-GO AND EXPLORE ONE OF 6 SUPERIOR SPOTS THIS SUMMER
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Head North to Explore Hearst
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Fuel your Adrenaline in Almaguin
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Explore the Outdoors: The Deer Trail Drive in Algoma County
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Relax and Replenish in Southern Almaguin
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Picnics in Paradise – A 2-Day Road Trip in Almaguin
THE SOUTH
Ontario’s most southern communities each offer their own tastes of place. Explore Windsor’s Italian roots, Leamington’s Mexican diaspora or hop onto the wine route in Huron County to experience the highlights!
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Top Ways to Spend Two Days in Oxford County
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A Lazy Sunday in Oxford County
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Markets, Mochas & Mexican — A Tasty Tour of Waterloo Region
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Discover a Taste of Brantford
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Three perfect days in Windsor-Essex
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Discover Perth County’s Rural Countryside On This Farm Gate Adventure
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Escape to Wine Country Ontario with Sustainable Winemaking Ontario Wines
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Summertime Sweetness in Sarnia & Lambton, One Scoop at a Time
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7 Delightful Ways to Enjoy a Picnic in Oxford County this Summer
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A Rejuvenating Escape in Brantford
COTTAGE COUNTRY
‘Escape’ takes on new meaning in Ontario’s cottage country. From the shores of Georgian Bay to the Kawartha Lakes, life here runs at a different pace. Explore breweries, hiking routes, farmers’ markets and more.
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How to Spend a Fun-Filled Autumn Day in Trent Hills
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Take a tour of Northumberland’s Food Trucks
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Discover chocolate, bakeries and bison in Northumberland
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Explore Northumberland’s Curds, Cows and Beer Tour
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Hidden Gems In Trent Hills
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Where to Find the Best Summer Beers in Cottage Country
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Anytime is Coffee Time in Bracebridge, Ontario
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An Insider’s Guide to the Bracebridge Farmers’ Market
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Fuel your Adrenaline in Almaguin
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Relax and Replenish in Southern Almaguin
THE EAST END
Eastern Ontario offers a little bit of everything for the food focused explorer. From Ottawa’s diverse dining scene to winery hopping in ‘The County’, Ontario’s “East End” has endless opportunities to indulge.
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Discover the Bounty of Fall in The County
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Fall Drives Meet Fine Dining in Kawarthas Northumberland
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A Wine Lover’s Guide to VQA Chardonnay
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Discover Ontario’s Champlain Route: Rideau Canal to Parry Sound
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10 Must Eats and Drinks in North Hastings
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48 Hours in the Great Outdoors in the Bay of Quinte
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48 Adventurous Hours in the Bay of Quinte
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How to Spend a Fun-Filled Autumn Day in Trent Hills
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Fresh Eats in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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TAKE A HOPPY TOUR OF EAST END IPAS
NIAGARA(ISH)
Whether you chose to sip Baco on the Beamsville Bench or swirl Chardonnay on the shores of Lake Erie, this region also boasts an eclectic mix of food friendly activities waiting to be explored.
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A Wine Lover’s Guide to VQA Chardonnay
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An Adventure-seekers Escape to Niagara Falls
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Theme-park family-fun in Niagara Falls
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A Tasty Adventure Through History in Haldimand County
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Escape to Wine Country Ontario with Sustainable Winemaking Ontario Wines
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Sip Your Way Through Lincoln’s Craft Beverage Scene
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Niagara’s South Coast – Go for the beaches, stay for the food
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Best Great Taste of Ontario Passports for Wine Lovers
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A Craft Beer Lover’s Guide to St. Catharines
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Haldimand County: Adrenaline Seekers Wanted
Great Taste of Ontario
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