The Lowdown
26 August 2025
🍴🎬 Lights, Camera, Donair!Big news, Cool Kids — The Grove Motel just went Hollywood… well, Canadian-wood! Our retro gem in Colchester was chosen as a filming location for Bell Fibe TV1’s brand-new original series Landmarks & Lunch, which debut this week. And guess who rolled into town? None other than Robb Wells — aka Ricky from the legendary […]
30 July 2025
Hotel Hacks 101: 10 Ways to Avoid Being ‘That Guest’We’ve seen it all. The good, the bad, and the “oh dear sweet baby Jesus, please don’t let them post that on TripAdvisor.” Staying at a hotel may seem like a no-brainer – you show up, check in, live your best vacation life – but you’d be shocked at the little mistakes guests make that […]
23 June 2025
🎶June Tunes & Groove Vibes: The Soundtrack to SummerIf summer had a sound, June would be turning it way up around here. Live music is basically the official language of the month — and lucky for you, the good vibes are on repeat. Whether you’re a patio sipper, a winery wanderer, or someone who can’t resist dancing in the street (yes, literally), this month […]
21 May 2025
A Tax on Tourism? Here’s Why We’re Saying “No Thanks”Update: 🎉 Pop the bubbly, folks! The Town of Kingsville has officially decided NOT to move forward with the dreaded MAT tax. (Cue our collective happy dance 💃🕺.) We’re leaving this blog up for the drama and the tea we spilled at the time—but rest easy knowing this tax isn’t coming to a stay near […]
01 May 2025
What’s Happening? “May” We Tempt You?Spring has officially sprung, and so have the patio chairs, fire pits, and all the excuses you need to treat yourself (and maybe your mom) to a getaway. Whether you’re the “book it and wing it” type or a full-blown itinerary wizard, we’ve rounded up everything that’s blooming, buzzing, and downright booking-worthy this May. 🌿 […]
24 April 2025
So You Wanna Be a Bird Nerd?Welcome to Kingsville – Your Migration HQ This May Hey there, feather freaks and fledgling birders— May is migration season, and you’ve landed in one of North America’s top birding zones. Whether you’re armed with a fancy scope and a lifetime birding list, or you just thought “hey, birds are neat,” we’ve got a whole […]
11 April 2025
Lost, Found & Kinda Unforgettable: The Wildest Things Left Behind at…Original BLOG by Huff Post, The Wildest Items People Have Left Behind In Hotel Rooms What do a pet lizard, a car tire, and a Hermès Birkin bag have in common? Apparently, they’ve all been left behind in hotel rooms. Yes, you read that right—left behind. Like a casual pair of socks or a phone […]
07 April 2025
Lake Vibes & Local Finds: Why Kingsville & Colchester Are Ontario’s…Let’s just call it what it is: this place? It’s a total vibe. Tucked along the breezy north shore of Lake Erie, the towns of Kingsville and Colchester are as far south as you can get without a passport and home to The Grove Hotel & The Grove Motel – and still somehow feel like […]
05 February 2025
Sweet Spots & Gifts They’ll Love For Valentine’s DayShared the original blog by Tourism Windsor Essex, January 20, 2025 Love is in the air in Windsor Essex! Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, a thoughtful gift for your special someone, or a fun experience to share with a loved one, our region has everything you need to make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable. […]