Why Oregon, Why Guides? Why should Canadians choose Oregon as a travel destination as the Canada-U.S. border restrictions ease? Wide-open spaces extend through seven diverse regions, lush valleys produce some of the world’s best wine and ancient forests cascade down mountains to the sands of the Pacific Ocean. The state’s natural appeal is matched only… Read More

Travel Oregon recognizes that when the mantra of your largest city is Keep Portland Weird, Oregon is basically the “dad jokes” of travel destinations. And, when you are waiting with anticipation to welcome your neighbours to the North back to Oregon and the Canada-U.S. border is closed to non-essential travel until (at least) June 21,… Read More

Oregon Recipe Box Oregonians are passionate about their food and drink. From incredible ingredients to food, wine and beer festivals – you can have it all in Oregon.  For armchair travellers, check out Oregon’s recipe box.   Oregon’s Top Kitchens Watch famous Oregon chefs turn their home kitchens into virtual cooking classrooms while in self-isolation. Gabriel Rucker … Read More

Oregon Offers Moments of Zen Oregon is a West coast destination that takes its nature-based wellness seriously, so during this time when outdoor activity has been curbed for the world’s health and safety, Travel Oregon is sharing its favourite Moments of Zen, and other virtual tours, in hopes of offering some mindfulness. Twenty minute videos offering a break… Read More

Hop into America’s first beer spa   Hop in the Spa, located in Central Oregon in the charming town of Sisters, OR, is the first beer spa in North America. Based on the beer spas found in Europe, owner and entrepreneur Mike Boyle offers three microbrew soaks in solid cedar tubs using a combination of hops, herbs and… Read More

Oregon Food Trails Create Unique Culinary Experiences for International Visitors Travellers have long been drawn to Oregon for its natural wonders, incredible outdoor recreation and delicious culinary scene. As more international visitors are seeking out food tourism opportunities abroad, travellers’  appetites to get a taste of Oregon’s culinary and agritourism experiences have grown as well. To keep pace with… Read More

Oregon, Only Slightly (More) Exaggerated  In 2018, we did something no tourism brand has ever done: We animated our state. (As if the actual scenery in Oregon isn’t inspiring enough.) This year we’ve taken it to the next level with more stunning animation and only slight exaggerations of the wonder you’ll find here. Like grey whales… Read More

She Flies With Her Own Wings  Brewer, distiller, winemaker: three occupations that have historically been male dominated, but in Oregon there are some fierce women shaking up the craft beverage industry (and beyond). Take Portland’s newest craft distillery, Freeland Spirits. This is one of the few female owned and operated distilleries in the world. Owner Jill Kuehler… Read More