Turns out, we’re pretty darn good at fall.
There’s something about Kingsville in the fall.
The summer crowds thin out. The sweaters come out. Coffee tastes better. The wineries are still pouring. Downtown is made for wandering, and Lake Erie somehow manages to put on a pretty spectacular show just about every night.
And apparently, we’re not the only ones who think so.
Ontario’s Southwest recently named Kingsville one of “6 Cozy Main Streets and Neighbourhoods Worth Wandering This Fall.”
We’ll take it.
Their list travels through some of the best little pockets of Southwestern Ontario, but Kingsville landed right at the top, earning a shoutout for its historic downtown, local shops and restaurants, wine country, waterfront and that wonderfully unhurried pace we get to enjoy once summer packs up and heads home. Ontario’s Southwest
Wander First. Make Plans Later.
This might be our favourite way to experience Kingsville.
Start with coffee. Wander downtown. Pop into a shop you didn’t plan on visiting. Have lunch somewhere because the menu caught your eye. Head out to a winery. Come back. Have another drink.
You get the idea.
Ontario’s Southwest calls Kingsville especially good for couples’ weekends, wine lovers and leisurely lunches, with local stops including Dutch Boys Chocolate, Red Lantern Coffee Co. and O’Sarracino Trattoria and Wine Bar. Ontario’s Southwest
We can think of a few more places worth accidentally wandering into, too.
Then Head for the Lake
One of the best things about downtown Kingsville is how close you are to Lake Erie.
Ontario’s Southwest recommends ending your wandering with a sunset stroll at Lakeside Park, just a few minutes from downtown by car or an easy 15-to-20-minute walk. Ontario’s Southwest
Fall might actually be one of our favourite times to do it.
Cooler air. Fewer people. Big lake. Bigger sky.
No beach bag required.
And When You’re Done Wandering…
Well, this part made us smile.
Under “Stay Awhile,” Ontario’s Southwest recommends The Grove Hotel. Ontario’s Southwest
Convenient, considering you’ve just spent the day eating, drinking, shopping and wandering around our hometown.
The Grove Hotel sits right in downtown Kingsville in our historic 1854 building, which means once you check in, you can park the car and keep right on wandering.
Or don’t.
Your room is pretty great too.
Read the Full Story
See all six destinations featured by Ontario’s Southwest in:
6 Cozy Main Streets and Neighbourhoods Worth Wandering This Fall
And when Kingsville starts sounding like a very good idea…
Come for the wandering. Stay because you’re having too much fun to drive home.
