About Everywhere Ontario
Welcome to Everywhere Ontario – your guide to local, affordable family adventures.
We’re Erie and Darren, lifelong Ontarians with a relentless passion for travel. It’s our mission to bring more adventure to our readers’ lives by inspiring local, affordable travel right here, within our province.
We created this blog for people like us who want:
✅ More adventure, even during tough economic times
✅ More frequent local getaways instead of rare overseas trips
✅ More everyday family memories over once-a-year splurges
✅ Ways to support local businesses that strengthen our communities
Who We Are
Since we’ve created this blog for like-minded people with similar travel goals, there’s a good chance we’re a lot like you.
I’m Erie, a rural Chatham-Kent farmer’s daughter who grew up raising sheep and chickens and who spent Saturdays working at a local orchard market.
My husband Darren grew up both in the city of Oshawa and in the rural towns of Eastern Ontario.
We met in London in 2014 and the rest is history – a house, two kids and a travel blog.
Except not really.
If we’re being honest – which we always aim to do for our readers – life hasn’t been that simple.
Early on, everything went smoothly. Work was great, life was easy, and vacations were grand.
But little did we know that life was about to get disrupted – big time.
Shortly after our wedding, my husband was hit with a bullet train of depression. No job, little income, and a dying motivation to pursue anything worth living for.
It was a season of intense darkness.
No more expensive overseas travel. No more fancy splurges or carefree spending.
I’ll spare you the details, but I’ll have you know that this season of darkness is passing.
Some intense changes to medications and a strong commitment to counselling, each other and to God, and we are as close as we’ve ever been to that season being entirely in the rearview mirror.
Why do we share this with you?
Well, we want to be authentic about what motivates us (and qualifies us) to write on how to have more adventure even when you have less.
Because we’ve had a whole lot of “less.” Yet we haven’t given up our passion to explore.
Whether you’re struggling to find more time, money or inspiration for adventure, we can relate. We’ve been there too.
Through authentic, first-hand reviews and recommendations based on our own experiences, we will help you to create local, family-oriented outings that fit any budget.
Our Ontario Travels
Between the two of us, we’ve traveled a large swath of Ontario. Here’s a snapshot of where we’ve been.
Southwestern Ontario:
- Essex & Chatham-Kent Counties: Windsor, Leamington, Erieau, Rondeau Provincial Park
- Middlesex & Elgin Counties: London, Port Stanley, Port Bruce
- Lambton County: Grand Bend, Ipperwash Beach, Sarnia
…and more
Eastern Ontario:
- Prince Edward County: Picton, Sandbanks Provincial Park
- Kingston & Area: Kingston, Perth, Sharbot Lake
- Ottawa Valley: Ottawa, Petawawa, Eganville
…and beyond
Cottage Country & Beyond:
- Muskoka & Algonquin: Huntsville, Bracebridge, Algonquin Provincial Park
- Georgian Bay Regions: Tobermory, Manitoulin Island, Killarney
- Ontario’s Highlands: Bancroft, Bon Echo Provincial Park, Sharbot Lake
…and so much more
Can You Relate?
Does our drive to experience adventure locally resonate with you? Here’s how you can connect with us:
⭐ Looking for a flow of Ontario travel inspiration? Join our email list to get regular travel inspiration.
⭐ Curious about travel blogging? Email me at erie@everywhereontario.com for advice and resources to start your journey.
Where We’ve Been Featured
Our blog has been featured in popular publications like Explore Magazine, Nina Out and About, Mike and Laura Travel, and more.
We’ve written the following guest posts on other popular sites:
Explore Magazine – 25 of Ontario’s Best Spring and Summer Outdoor Adventures
Mike and Laura Travel – Is Toronto Worth Visiting? Things To Do & Reasons To Visit
Nina Out and About – Michigan to Canada Drive (With the Best Places to Stop in Canada)
Team Forster Real Estate – Homes in London, Ontario – 11 Best Dog Parks in London, Ontario
We’ve also contributed to a number of collaborations with fellow travel bloggers. Here’s a few of our favourites:
Forever Karen – 15 Joyful Places To Spend Christmas In Canada
KNYCX Journeying – 10 Top-Rated Recommended Winter Activities in Canada
Dive In – Unexpected Travel Cost Tips
Julie Around the Globe – 25 Top Cheap Summer Vacations for Couples on a Budget
Work With Us
Are you a business owner looking to reach Ontario travelers? We offer opportunities for:
- Sponsorships (blog posts and social media posts)
- Direct advertising
- Affiliate marketing opportunities.
We would be excited to connect to see if our brands are a good fit for each other’s audiences.
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you!
Email us anytime at erie@everywhereontario.com to share your feedback, ask questions, or discuss partnership opportunities.