Summer
Is there anything better than summer in rural Ontario? Take a back roads drive to farmers markets, enjoy drinks and a great meal on the patio, explore new experiences like picnicking in a blueberry patch or cutting your own flowers. It's time to get outside in the wide open spaces of Oxford County and enjoy every last drop of the season.
Trip Ideas
![7 Hot Spots for Cool Cones in Oxford 7 Hot Spots for Cool Cones in Oxford](/_astro/ritchiesconedrip_Z26MTSm.jpg)
On a hot summer day, there's nothing like a cool treat. Scooped on top of a crunchy cone, icecream...
![Pick Your Own in Oxford Pick Your Own in Oxford](/_astro/Berrylicious07_Z2sWVlD.jpg)
When fresh berries, beans and more are in high season, there's nothing like getting them right from the...
![8 Ways to Enjoy Local Food This Summer 8 Ways to Enjoy Local Food This Summer](/_astro/Ritchies04_1AK4yc.jpg)
Ah, sweet, sweet summer. Is there anything better? It's in this season of epic sunshine that we enjoy biting...
![7 Must Trek Hikes Through Oxford 7 Must Trek Hikes Through Oxford](/_astro/HicksonTrail02_8yeE3.jpg)
Lucky for us, Oxford County is located in the heart of Ontario's lush Carolinian Life Zone which means...
![7 Reasons Why Eating Local is Better 7 Reasons Why Eating Local is Better](/_astro/imgonline-com-ua-resize-gZLFD6cbS3617h24_Z7qcF3.jpg)
As an agriculture powerhouse, with farm stands and markets galore, eating local in Oxford County is about as...
Let's face it, there are so many ways to enjoy local food- especially during the summer...
![3 Epic Pie Iron Combos to Kick Up Camping Season with Mike Gibson 3 Epic Pie Iron Combos to Kick Up Camping Season with Mike Gibson](/_astro/PittockConservationArea18_a1NMX.jpg)
Ah, the pie iron. Is there any better way to cook while camping? From ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwiches to...
![How to Pick Your Own: the ins and outs of picking-your-own berries this summer How to Pick Your Own: the ins and outs of picking-your-own berries this summer](/_astro/Berrylicious06_Z1iHodV.jpg)
Let's face it. While hitting up your local farmers market is incredibly rewarding (and tasty!) there's...
![15 of the Best Ways to Celebrate Local Food Week 15 of the Best Ways to Celebrate Local Food Week](/_astro/Berrylicious02_Z1HSmx3.jpg)
Local food week is officially upon us! From June 3rd to 9th, Ontario Federation of Agriculture is asking...
![A Summer Day Trip on the Oxford County Cheese Trail A Summer Day Trip on the Oxford County Cheese Trail](/_astro/GunnsHillCheese07_ZJKMJS.jpg)
Summer is here and it's a wonderful time to plan a trip along The Oxford County Cheese Trail. Saunter...
Oooh! Pop those windows down and turn that playlist UP. Come late spring, new crops are growing in Oxford...
![Golf Getaway: Where to golf in Woodstock and other fun ways to explore the city Golf Getaway: Where to golf in Woodstock and other fun ways to explore the city](/_astro/HappyHills08_Z1Ah7Hs.jpg)
Where can I golf in Woodstock? Choose your course.
Woodstock, Ontario is a great place to visit for a...
Add these Stops to your Pittock Camping Trip
Pittock Conservation Area in Woodstock offers up the best of...
![8 Ontario Outdoor Activities 8 Ontario Outdoor Activities](/_astro/Berrylicious15_ZJWFhx.jpg)
This summer, skip the crowds in favour of the wide-open spaces and chances to get outside in Oxford County....
![Taste Summer's Best Flavours in Oxford County this August Taste Summer's Best Flavours in Oxford County this August](/_astro/HanakFoods01_maEC5.jpg)
Psst! Let us tell you a secret. August is possibly the BEST month for local food in Oxford County. Early...
![6 delightful ways to enjoy a picnic in Oxford County 6 delightful ways to enjoy a picnic in Oxford County](/_astro/Berrylicious11_Z1a8DAE.jpg)
They say life is a picnic and never is that more true than in the summer.
Summer presents the perfect time...
![The Best Ontario Experiences to Enjoy in Oxford this Summer The Best Ontario Experiences to Enjoy in Oxford this Summer](/_astro/UdderlyRidiculous18_DMsAC.jpg)
Explore new hidden gems as you discover the best Ontario experiences this summer in Oxford...
![Budget-Friendly Oxford Budget-Friendly Oxford](/_astro/Dudek Photography069_ZL41xb.jpeg)
If you’re looking for a fun getaway that doesn’t break the bank, consider these trips through...
![The Local Buzz Tour: Five Oxford Fresh stops within 24 minutes The Local Buzz Tour: Five Oxford Fresh stops within 24 minutes](/_astro/MakkinksKidsZinnias_A7sB.jpg)
From late spring to early fall, these five farm stops make for a delightful road trip through the back roads...
![Discover the Peaceful Side of Ontario Discover the Peaceful Side of Ontario](/_astro/Dudek Photography012_BvOKT.jpg)
When it comes to getaways, we all crave one of two things: escape or connection. No matter which camp you...
![Get Your BBQ on with Local Goodness from Oxford County Get Your BBQ on with Local Goodness from Oxford County](/_astro/ritchies06_2eIcjE.jpg)
BBQ season is here!
Here in Oxford, the weekend weather is starting to take a turn for the...
![Local Markets to Support Right Now in Oxford County Local Markets to Support Right Now in Oxford County](/_astro/Godelie01_15aUKw.jpg)
Explore Oxford while getting a taste of the fresh fruits and veg this season. There’s never...
![Your Next Stop: Southern Slowdown Your Next Stop: Southern Slowdown](/_astro/Dudek Photography-128_1k2qEB.jpg)
Set out on Oxford's backroads and explore our rural routes. Take a road trip through Southwest Oxford, with...
![Five Oxford Golf Courses to Enjoy Five Oxford Golf Courses to Enjoy](/_astro/HappyHills03_ZPcxSR.jpg)
The grass is green, the beer is cold and an afternoon of golf awaits! As golf courses open up in Oxford,...
![A Day Trip Through Ostrander: 4 stops to discover A Day Trip Through Ostrander: 4 stops to discover](/_astro/MakkinkSunflowerFarm16_Z2r4HiM.jpg)
Rural Ontario is a truly spectacular site to behold, so it only makes sense that one of our favourite things...
![Your next stop: Rural Ramble Your next stop: Rural Ramble](/_astro/Dudek Photography-995_AUBjk.jpg)
Set out this season on Oxford's backroads and explore our rural routes. Take a road trip through the...
![4 Ways to Make a Splash in Oxford this Summer 4 Ways to Make a Splash in Oxford this Summer](/_astro/LakeLisgarDrone2_ZB2mKS.jpg)
As heat wave after heat wave sets in and the summer humidity does too, there's no better way to cool down...
![Our Dirt Aisles Our Dirt Aisles](/_astro/ThamesRiver32_1mx05c.jpg)
The only thing better than fresh berries, or asparagus, or peas… or anything really, is the fact that...
![Your Next Stop: Gravel Grazers Your Next Stop: Gravel Grazers](/_astro/Dudek Photography-145_Z1toI8P.jpg)
Set out this season on Oxford's backroads and embrace our rural routes. Take a road trip through the Gunn's...
![Travel Tillsonburg Like a Local: A list of stops you'll only find in this Ontario Small Town Travel Tillsonburg Like a Local: A list of stops you'll only find in this Ontario Small Town](/_astro/MakkinkSunflowerFarm13_13FU4k.jpg)
194 years ago, George Tillson discovered a beautiful area along the banks of the Otter Creek. While he...
A slowed down day in rural Ontario. Now THAT's what we're talking about. No need to rush. No need to stand in...