In Oxford County, we know that your trip is about much more than the things you see, the meals you eat and the photos you take. It’s all about the people you meet. Tourism Oxford’s popular The People You’ll Meet in-house video series is coming back again for the second time in 2020 to tell those...
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Take a micro trip with those last vacation days
(NC) Research shows that taking a holiday offers many health benefits, including less stress, a healthier heart, better mental health and improved relationships. So, use those last vacation days or simply book a weekend away. Here are some tips on how to book the perfect micro trip: Hit the road...
Truffle Camp: Craft Your Own Chocolate with the Queen of Ganache
Oxford County, ON Cindy Walker is more than a chocolatier (although she is an amazing one). She’s a small-town shop owner, lover of local, certified tea sommelier and the person we consider to be The Queen of Ganache. As owner and head chocolatier of Ingersoll’s Chocolatea, Cindy...
Rural is the New Romantic: Quiet Inns and B&Bs make the weekend feel like a true escape
Oxford County, ON If the shift to crisp air and chilly weather has you feeling like a cozy escape, head to Oxford County and spend a few days discovering the many reasons why rural has suddenly become oh-so romantic. You’ll be the envy of the office on Monday morning when you tell them about the...
Discover Your Creative Nature
Oxford County, ON Let the beauty of nature inspire your creative side! Discover Your Creative Nature is a chance to get back in touch with Mother Nature and find your inner artist. You’ll get the chance to work with wildlife artist Rhonda Franks as she takes you into her creative process and...
Churn Back Time
Oxford County, ON In the life of a pioneer, DIY took on a whole new meaning in the home. From growing your own food to preparing it from scratch, using what you had to put food on the table was a way of life. In Norwich Museum’s new butter churning experience, you’ll get the opportunity...
Chef’s Table
Oxford County, ON Dine at the best seat in the house at Woodstock’s casual fine dining restaurant that specializes in dishes with locally-sourced ingredients. Get an up-close view of Chef Eric and his team preparing and cooking each dish to perfection, using the freshest local ingredients...
Brewed Exploration: Experience Brewing from Grain to Glass
Oxford County, ON Calling all hop heads, this is the experience for you! Different from any brewery tour you’ve done before, the Brewed Exploration Experience takes you behind the bar at Upper Thames Brewing Company and into the heart of a brewery based around community partnerships, a love...
Affinage 101: Learn the Art of Artisan Cheese Making in the Heart of Oxford County
Walk in the shoes of a local cheese maker when you get an insider look at Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese. Gunn’s Hill’s latest experience, Affinage 101, explores the art of aging cheese. You’ll get a chance to see what happens after the curds and whey have settled and the wheels...
4 ways travel can help you land your next job
A working holiday or international internship is a great way to explore the world while boosting your resume for when you come back to Canada. It’s also ideal for recent grads or young professionals hoping to further their careers. Here are just some of the ways international work experience can...