Southwest Ontario
Tourism Corporation

Elgin County Tourism is pleased to announce that tourism season in Elgin is finally here. Elgin’s three tourism kiosks are open for the summer and our Elgin Tourism Cruiser is ready to hit the road! Each summer Elgin Tourism staffs several kiosks across the County that provide residents and visitors with tourism information, maps, guides and other promotional materials from area attractions. This year Elgin County Tourism has added a van that will act as a mobile tourism kiosk, travelling to events across the county.

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Savour Elgin is pleased to announce the return of its popular ElginLicious event this spring. ElginLicious is an opportunity to take advantage of the area’s restaurants, wineries, specialty food shops and agri-tourism destinations at three great price points. Special promotions will be running at $10, $15 and $25 at participating Savour Elgin businesses from May 23 to June 2, 2013.

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The vision of an elevated park over Kettle Creek is one step closer with conclusion of negotiations to purchase the Michigan Central Railroad Bridge in St. Thomas. A firm, unconditional offer has been accepted and closing date is set for mid-June.

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Tourism Middlesex is the lead on this collaborative project, receiving a one year, $115,400 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to increase capacity and host a conference to establish ‘barn quilt trails’ across Ontario to celebrate heritage traditions in rural communities. Barn quilt trails integrates artists, quilters, educators, farmers, businesses to reproduce – as large paintings on plywood – traditional quilt designs that tell stories of place, culture and community history through a system of tourism trails.

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The Norfolk County Agricultural Society is pleased to announce that “Eat & Drink Norfolk” voted as a finalist for “Best New Event” in Ontario is back for its fourth consecutive year. Eat & Drink Norfolk provides an opportunity to come out to a relaxed atmosphere to see and visit with friends while you “mix and mingle”, visiting food and beverage displays with each offering many unique food products available right here in Norfolk County.

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EPIC wineries combined to win 21 awards at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, one of the largest wine competitions in the world with over 3500 wines submitted.

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The Middlesex Federation of Agriculture is launching the Third Edition of this popular local food guide. First published in 2008, the map is a listing of farms and markets around the county in categories including Markets & Mills, Fruits & Vegetables, Meats & Fish and Honey, Maple Syrup & Preserves.

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Putting guest service first has its rewards for both guests and owners alike. Chatham Comfort Inn on 1100 Richmond Street, Chatham-Kent, has been honoured with a 2013 Gold Hospitality Award from Canada’s largest hotel franchisor, Choice Hotels Canada.

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The Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show were presented two very prestigious awards at the Annual Festival & Events Ontario (FEO) Conference’s Awards Gala Dinner held March 2nd, 2013 at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel in Missisauga,Ontario.

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The Simcoe Christmas Panorama was also designated as a “Top 100 Festival” at the 2013 Annual Festival & Events Ontario (FEO) Awards Gala on March 2nd, 2013.

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Wine Tourism Day is a simple concept - let’s all work together to raise awareness about the great offerings available in wine regions throughout North America. The first-ever Wine Tourism Day in North America to be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 with events across North America at wineries, hotels, restaurants, and other wine-related businesses.

For more information, contact Essex County Wineries at info@essexcountywineries.ca.