In late September of 2026, Liem Vu of Global TV visited the quaint community of Erieau, within Chatham-Kent for a "Local Escape".
As wellness tourism becomes increasingly popular, Willow Barrel Retreat fit the bill for this escape with not only their unique option of rustic cabins and boutique-style accommodations, but a a soon-to-be-complete Nordic cycle therapy area. The sauna is ready for your fall and winter escape (yes they are now open year-round!) with a cold plunge and red light therapy area opening soon! (Fall, 2026) Rounding out the visit, to highlight the ease of a weekday seasonal visit to Erieau, visits to both Bayside Brewing Co. and Molly and OJ's Restaurant to showcase the incredible food and drink options.
This was a paid partnership between Chatham-Kent Tourism, Ontario's Southwest and Destination Ontario.
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