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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
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
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
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
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
As an agriculture powerhouse, with farm stands and markets galore, eating local in Oxford County is about as...
Oxford Unplugged: 4 Ways to Enjoy Local Food This Summer
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
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
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
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
Summer is here and it's a wonderful time to plan a trip along The Oxford County Cheese Trail. Saunter...
The Farm Tour: Discover the backroads of beautiful Blandford-Blenheim
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
Where can I golf in Woodstock? Choose your course. Woodstock, Ontario is a great place to visit for a...
City & Stars: six stops to explore near Pittock Conservation Area on your next camping trip
Add these Stops to your Pittock Camping Trip Pittock Conservation Area in Woodstock offers up the best of...
8 Ontario Outdoor Activities
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
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
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
Explore new hidden gems as you discover the best Ontario experiences this summer in Oxford...
Budget-Friendly Oxford
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
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
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
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
Explore Oxford while getting a taste of the fresh fruits and veg this season. There’s never...
Your Next Stop: Southern Slowdown
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
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
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
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
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
The only thing better than fresh berries, or asparagus, or peas… or anything really, is the fact that...
Your Next Stop: Gravel Travel
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
194 years ago, George Tillson discovered a beautiful area along the banks of the Otter Creek.  While he...
Rural Love: Get out of the city and onto our back roads for a relaxing day in rural Oxford
A slowed down day in rural Ontario. Now THAT's what we're talking about. No need to rush. No need to stand in...