Our car club did a road rally to the Labatt brewery in London. We had probably 3 dozen members…read moreattend the brewery tour and all were impressed with the wealth of knowledge that was shared. A nice visit to their museum-grade trucks of old was part of the tour. The finishing touch was a beer sampling in their hospitality room, where we not only tasted 5 beers, but we learned about the different ingredients and brewing processes of each. The tour was conducted with each attendee being issued safety glasses and a headset/hearing protection muffs. There were few instances where we could not receive the tour on the headsets, but that was mainly due to becoming spread out and around a corner from the tour guide. Reservations are required. There are certain rules and regulations for attending, and there was a nominal fee, I think it was $5 per adult person. I recommend!!

Was looking for something to do, so this tour was totally last minute. I am a bar manager so any…read moreinformation about beers, alcohol or wine is always a plus to know. Our guide was very friendly and she knew exactly what she was talking about. If you and your buddies are beer fans you should really get together and take the tour.

The Windermere Manor is a quaint hotel nestled right outside of the Western Ontario University, in…read moreLondon Ontario. The hotel is actually owned by the university and boasts beautiful landscapes and centry old-buildings. The architecture of the hotel is beautiful - it looks like it was built in the late 1800s. The hotel is clean and quiet! The bedrooms are a bit outdated in style, and there aren't man frills to staying at this place. Rooms are decorated in the late 1970's decor - complete with floral wall paper and carpet, wood tables, and vintage nightstand lamps. But, that is what makes this place quaint and cute. You can sleep with your windows open and view the outside forrest and lake. If you are lucky, you'll see deer and other wildlife hanging around. Also unique about this manor is that they have bee-hives on location, which they sell fresh honey and hair products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap) made of the bee's stuff. NICE! The best thing about this manor is that the staff are AMAZING! Starting at the front desk with Sarah - I think she is the front desk manager. Super friendly with a "Can Do" attitude. Her other staff members at the front desk - Catherine (and Gwen? Sorry, don't recall) - are also super happy. I especially like the fact that they were willing to help schedule rides and make dinner reservations for guests. [Side Joke: Sarah, build your staff the Yellow Brick Road!]. While there, dine at the Windermere Manor Cafe. Server / Manager Jason and his staff are SUPER friendly. The restaurant has some great food (I suggest the weekend buffet with prime rib, or the fish and chips off the regular menu). The servers are super nice and friendly. Hotel Facilities Grade: B (but the grounds and architecture are BEAUTIFUL!) Hotel Staff Service Grade: A+ Hotel Food Grade: B+ / A- Overall Grade: B+ / A-

I organized my wedding and ceremony for this site and the support I had from the staff here was…read morenothing less than perfect. Julie-Ann worked with me to make sure the event was a success, and she was very patient and helpful with all my questions. The setting here is really wonderful for a smaller wedding with an intimate, elegant tone. There isn't a great need to spend a lot on decorations because the space is already so beautiful, but staff here can recommend excellent event decorators and florists if you want one. The only drawback was the A/C wasn't working properly and it got very hot in the grand hall. I could tell the staff were working really hard to deal with the problem, and they did everything they could to keep people comfortable. They were consistently professional and friendly, which is a lot more than I can say for many banquet halls. The food served here was really quite something - the chef provided a Vegan and Vegetarian friendly buffet with options for meat lovers, and I had dozens of compliments over how tasty everything was and how much people enjoyed themselves. I'm so grateful this wonderful place offers reasonable rates with such exceptional service and support. Definitely consider holding your event here! There is plenty of free parking and I can't wait to come back here and stay in the hotel again on my anniversary!

There really is nothing. I don't like about the best Western hotel. It's very nice, it's clean and…read morethe employees are all so friendly. We came during weekdays so the pool area was not filled and they do not allow any kids under 12 years old in the hot tub so we got the hot tub pretty much all to ourselves. The rooms are large and have a separate living room area with a refrigerator and microwave. The beds are comfortable and they brought extra pillows as soon as we called so service is wonderful. You have to request Cleaning Service ahead of time, but that wasn't a problem with us since we just swapped out our towels.

Just book your room. Awesome spacious rooms with soft mattresses. The breakfast buffet was…read moreunbelievably good with great variety! The whole place was very clean with many employees hustling around.

The owner and employees are extremely nice and welcoming! On top of that wing night on Thursday's…read moreare some of the best wings I've ever had, the chef does a phenomenal job. Highly recommend going here weather it's to golf, tube, or just to get out for a bite to eat.

If I could give River Valley a negative star I would!!!! We arrived yesterday (Mar7/15) at 2pm only…read moreto discover there was a HUGE line up of people waiting to buy tickets; at least 60 people. After a half hour wait and only moving ahead about 2 feet, I decided to go in to the "lodge" and ask if it would be possible to add a couple of more staff on the ticket booth. I guess with 250 people already on the hill they probably couldn't care less about anyone else being there. Finally after 50 minutes of frustration we got our tickets only to discover that a new rule was put in force and our two grandchildren under 12 had to have a helmet (nice money grab guys!). So after paying damn $85.00 we proceeded to the hill only to discover that there were 6 lineups with about 40 people in each one. So needless to say it was a long exacerbating situation for hundreds of people. Their system for moving the sliders (customers) away from the bottom of the hill was non-existent. So, it took 30 seconds to slide down the hill and approximately another 1 1/2 minute for all 3 lanes to clear before the next group could be released. So, we were at least 20 - 25 minutes just standing in line waiting for a 30 second ride. It was so ridiculous that we left after 4 rides. Therefore each ride was over $5.00 each. BTW: they now have your ticket limited to a 2 hour session. So if you wanted more than 4 rides you have to go through the entire process again buying more tickets.. The grandkids had fun but couldn't understand why they weren't allowed to keep going; that bummed them out. I was planning to sit inside and have a drink and a bite to eat but their (River Valley) greed just irritated me so, we just left. I think a lot of other customers felt the same way because out of the 300 - 350 people wandering around, there was only a handful people eating. When an establishment charges $3.00 for a ten cent bottle of water, I simply walk away. My daughter and I commented about how foolish they are; if they made their prices and systems middle class family friendly, then they would have people returning multiple times throughout the winter. But this way they gouge the livin' shit out of you once and you never return; at least we won't!!

One of the nicest quick roadside motel stop sweet ever had!…read moreThe staff is super nice. The room was comfortable. The breakfast is like a real european breakfast buffet. Just a perfect experience

Nice stay, but what stood out was the exceptional associate, Alfonso. He made us feel very special…read moreat check-in and was exceptionally kind. What is usually a mundane or non-memorable experience he turned into such a delight and went above and beyond. He even ran up the stairs to make sure he got to us before we got to our room to bring us the bottles of water we forgot (well didn't know we had). I wasn't aware of my member status with BW but Alfonso looked it up and saw that was one of my amenities and made sure I got it. Exceptional employee.

My kids have been to a zillion different kinds of camps, and this is one of their absolute…read morefavorites. It's got a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities and it's run through various local churches. The staff are so engaging, kind, and fun. They each go out of their way to spread positivity and make each camper feel like they matter. The crafts are cool, the inflatables are epic, and everyone has a good time. The music, the message, everything is uplighting! We love Forest Cliff! They also do an overnight camp on Lake Huron but we haven't tried that... yet.

What a great find…read more Texas Longhorn Ranch is just a few hours outside of Toronto and well worth the visit - whether you're looking for just a night away with someone, or looking for a larger group activity. The TLR used to be a summer camp and has been converted into a very unique Bed and Breakfast. You're greeted by the family that owns the place and their farmhands (everyone was so nice) and shown the grounds. Unlike most B&Bs, you actually have your own cabin (which is a converted covered wagon). Maybe not the best for noise cancellation, but luckily there's no one around for miles. The room was neat, modern, and comfortable. A heater is provided incase it gets cool at night, and if you're lucky enough to get some night time drizzle, you'll fall asleep to the sound of dancing raindrops above you. There is a fire pit with each wagon (which they start for you, city slicker), and each morning you wake to find a fresh pot of coffee outside ready to go. There's also a large field (wouldn't want to mow it) for playing catch or whatever it is people do in large fields. They have quite a nice size pool and lounge chairs which during those hot Ontario summers will come in handy. The meals that were provided were awesome; great value and delicious. Totally homestyle. We had roast beef, fresh and local vegetables, strawberry shortcake, grilled potatoes, salad (it was enough for 6 people...there were 2 of us). It was so good (and $30 per person was the best deal i've seen for a meal of this quality/quantity). The horseback riding was what initially drew me here - and as a novice was happy to find that although am I a not horse-whisperer, the very capable hands of our trail-leader basically was. We had a about a 2 hour enjoyable ride through the woods, visited some neighbouring horses (which started galloping over to meet us....amazing), saw lots of deer, and enjoyed nature. The next morning it was time to leave and I remembered I didn't have that much gas (it's sort of the middle of no-where and probably 20 minutes to the closes gaz bar)...the Texas Longhorn Ranch came out and gave me a good 10L for free. Because they're that nice. I can't wait to go back. Best B&B/ local vacation I've had....and it won't break the bank. 5 out of 5 neighs. NEIGHNEIGHNEIGHNEIGHNEIGH!

Visited this beautiful ranch today and got deluxe treatment from Cowboy Fred. Totally made my…read moreniece's birthday special. She is horse crazy and got to feed and ride a horse for the first time. Even got a wagon ride from Milly the Mule. What a wonderful place--beautiful covered wagons to stay in too. Really happy we found this hidden gem. Erinn, Aaron and Sloane

Restaurant is surprisingly good very old mansion, don't…read moreexpect new and modern equipment

A great experience! So I happened upon this hotel in a search for places to stay travelling on…read morebusiness and I'm so happy that I did... A mix of the past with a touch of the new... a beautiful mansion turned into a beautiful hotel keeping the warmth of the beautiful wood but updated with modern amenities for your convenience... walking through the front door you can feel the history and can't help but instantly admire and respect the craftsmanship in every detail that was put into the railings, the stained glass and the textures and colours of the walls. A friendly greeting and pleasant experience at the front desk you are given a room key... Yes an actual room key... That opens the door to an outstanding room with all the same class and elegance of the lobby but with an updated bathroom, a king size bed and all the conveniences of a new hotel from the flatscreen TV to the mini fridge in the desk and an Nespresso machine for your morning or evening espresso... whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner you're looking for, you need not leave the hotel, the House restaurant is every bit as elegant as the rest of the hotel with great service, a classy ambiance and excellent chef driven cuisine... You will not be disappointed!! This was an experience... A wonderful experience... That was brought to life not only by the hotel itself but by the wonderful staff that take pride in what they are involved in and reminding me of what service really is....or....what it used to be! Thank you so much to all the staff and I look forward to my return! Zeke