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Some of my favourite Ontario day trips are the ones that feel slightly under the radar. The kinds of places you don’t hear about nearly as often as Niagara-on-the-Lake or Prince Edward County, yet somehow end up surprising you even more once you arrive. Norfolk County felt exactly like that to me. I’ve spent the…
Day trips with my dog, Henry, a devoted Vizsla and true Velcro dog, has shaped the way I explore Ontario. I never want to choose between a beautiful tasting experience and having him by my side. So when I started planning a visit to a dog-friendly winery in Niagara, I looked for places where both…
Wineries and dogs! Two of my favourite things. Exploring Niagara wine country with my dog Henry, has completely changed the way I experience wineries. Over the years, we’ve spent countless afternoons wandering vineyards, relaxing on shaded patios, and discovering wineries where dogs are genuinely welcomed, not just tolerated. These days, living in Niagara wine country…
Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of those Ontario towns I return to when I want a weekend that feels slower from the moment I arrive. Between the vineyard drives, historic streets, long dinners, and boutique hotels tucked quietly throughout town, it’s a place that naturally encourages you to slow down and settle in for a couple of…
Niagara-on-the-Lake has been part of my life for decades, and these days I live close enough to visit on a whim whenever I feel like slowing down for a few hours. My love for day trips to Ontario towns like this one will never tire. Places where the pleasure of wandering down a charming main…
I’ve been visiting Jordan Village in Ontario for decades, and these days I live just 15 minutes away. One of my favourite things to do on a weekend is exploring small Ontario towns like this one. Tucked into Niagara’s Twenty Valley wine region, Jordan offers a slower alternative to Niagara-on-the-Lake, with excellent wineries, scenic drives,…