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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Oshawa Restaurants Bringing That Late Summer Heat
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Harvest Season in Halton Hills
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A Saturday in the (Halton) Hills
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Taste your way through Wellington County on the Farmers’ Market Trail
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Where Suresh Doss eats along Kennedy Road in Brampton
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Vibes and Great Finds in Oshawa’s SoJo Neighbourhood
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Festive Georgetown – A Perfect Winter Day in Halton Hills
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YOUR GUIDE TO NORTH DURHAM CIDERIES
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This Uxbridge Brewery is Ontario’s Best Bicycle Friendly Business
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13 Places to Indulge in Your Pumpkin Passion in Durham’s Downtowns
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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BYOB: Bring Your Own Bike/Bridle/Boots in North Bay
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This weekend, take a self-guided art crawl in North Bay
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Take in a Farm Tour (or two!) in Thunder Bay
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Take in a Food Event in Thunder Bay this Season
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48 Delicious Hours in North Bay
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Five Breweries to Visit in Northern Ontario
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Explore the Taste Temiskaming Lake Tour
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Découvrez la route Champlain en Ontario : de Sudbury à Mattawa
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Sail the Big Lake and Conquer the Giant in Thunder Bay
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Thunder Bay: 10,000 years of Human Habitation
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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Discover These “Hole-in-One” Dining Experiences in Perth County
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Perth County is “Hōm” to a one-of-a-kind Fine Dining Experience
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Screaming for Ice Cream in Chatham-Kent
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A Taste of History in Brantford
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Fine Dine & Unwind
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First Ontario Craft Gin Trail
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A Day in Brantford: Gardens, Galleries & Goodies
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Exploration, Entertainment and Education in Waterloo Region
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Taste your way through Wellington County on the Farmers’ Market Trail
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Treat Yourself to Delightful Sensory Overload
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.
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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A Weekend Getaway in Perth
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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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Dine around the world in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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ULTIMATE HASTINGS COUNTY CRAFT BEER, CIDER & WINE TOUR
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DÉCOUVREZ LA ROUTE CHAMPLAIN EN ONTARIO : RÉGION D’OTTAWA
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Discover Ontario’s Champlain Route: Ottawa Region
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Suivez le voyage épique de Samuel Champlain à travers le sud-est de l’Ontario
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How to Spruce Up Your Christmas by Shopping Local
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Eat, Drink & Be Merry – three days in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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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Spotlight: Niagara Benchlands
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How to have a very good weekend in Virgil
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You won’t go hungry exploring St. David’s this season!
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How to spend 2 delicious days in Glendale
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Escape to Wine Country Ontario with Sustainable Winemaking Ontario Wines
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A Brewery Crawl in Wine Country – Five Craft Breweries to Visit in Niagara
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Sip Your Way Through Lincoln’s Craft Beverage Scene
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A Craft Beer Lover’s Guide to Niagara
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