The Lowdown
05 June 2026
Fish Fly Season 2026: Welcome to Lake Erie’s Weirdest Summer TraditionEvery summer, Lake Erie unleashes one of Ontario’s weirdest little traditions: Fish Fly Season. From dramatic bug swarms to The Grove Motel’s famous Red Light Era, both The Grove Motel and The Grove Hotel experience this harmless but hilariously chaotic lakeside spectacle that locals know, visitors never forget, and Mother Nature refuses to explain.
12 May 2026
The Official Unofficial Pup Crawl of EPIC Wine CountryPatio season just got a lot furrier. From lakefront wineries to vineyard strolls, here’s your guide to the ultimate dog-friendly Pup Crawl through Essex County wine country.
11 May 2026
The Art of the Group Hang: How to Turn a Stay…Planning a wedding, winery weekend, golf trip, or corporate retreat in Essex County? Discover how The Grove Hotel and Grove Motel turn group stays into full-blown memory factories with curated gathering menus, pastry boards, bagel bars, and boutique hospitality vibes.
19 April 2026
The Grove Motel Featured on Bell Media’s Landmarks & LunchWatch Bell Media showcase The Grove Motel in Colchester, Ontario. See why our retro boutique motel is one of Essex County’s most unique places to stay near wineries, Lake Erie, and Kingsville.
08 April 2026
Ontario Wine Country Tour (Without the Boring Parts): Your Essex County…Planning an Ontario wine country tour? From EPIC wineries to lakeside sunsets, here’s how to do Essex County right—and where to stay while you’re at it.
06 April 2026
The Grove’s Favourite Wineries in Essex County (EPIC Wine Route)Discover the best wineries in Essex County along Ontario’s EPIC Wine Route. From lakeside patios to hidden gems, here’s our insider guide to wine country—and how to do it right.
24 March 2026
The Grove Motel in Colchester, Ontario – A Video Tour by…Travel creator Wine By Renee in front of Room 12 at The Grove Motel in Colchester, Ontario while filming her YouTube tour of the retro boutique property.
24 March 2026
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 […]
15 March 2026
Lake Vibes & Local Finds: Why Kingsville & Colchester Are Ontario’s…Discover the best things to do in Essex County, Ontario—from EPIC wineries and Lake Erie beaches to cycling trails and small-town charm. Stay close to it all at The Grove.