Windsor-Essex County is the most southern point of Canada, located about 4 hours south-west of Toronto. With Lake Erie to the south, the Detroit River to the west, and Lake St. Clair to the north, our climate is heavily influenced by the water and we get to enjoy long summers and short winters! In fact, we are the warmest county in the province of Ontario, with a robust manufacturing and agriculture center. It has a rapidly expanding tourism industry thanks in part to the 18 local wineries and 15 craft breweries. The area also has an extensive 800-mile network of walking and biking trails ... which we absolutely love!
We might be biased, but we believe that our opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddle-boarding are truly unrivaled. A drive along our historic coast offers one breathtaking waterview after another. Our sunsets ... are spectacular! so many wonderful things to explore ... below are a few highlights!
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Essex County, with its flat terrain and stunning shoreline Vistas, is home to some of the best bicycling and walking opportunities in the province - if not the country. The CWATS trail system leverages these natural attributes and is building an ever-expanding trail and pathway system that will link seven local municipalities with an ever-expanding network of 800 kilometers of trails. These trails are easy to use as they link up local wineries and historic sites.
With over 35,000 square feet of wild water features you can make a splash at Adventure Bay. This indoor waterpark is Southwestern Ontario’s newest and wildest family water park! Located in Windsor’s downtown core you can soak up the fun with an ocean of impressive features. Ten water slides, surf simulator, wave pool, activity pool, lazy river and so much more! There is even a play area for the little ones. Just minutes away from hotels amenities and the Detroit-Windsor border!
Take a stroll on the Windsor Waterfront trail on the beautiful boardwalk that offers magnificent views of the Detroit skyline. If you start at the base of the Ambassador Bridge, you'll have the best place in town to catch the sunset. Just east of the bridge you will find the Windsor Sculpture Park highlighting over thirty large works of art from world-renowned artists. The best part is it's free. Working your way east you'll make your way through Centennial Park and Steamboat wharf and end up in Dieppe Gardens that are dedicated to Canadians who lost their lives at Dieppe in WWII.
This museum is home to Windsor’s own Lancaster bomber and Mosquito fighter is located at the Windsor airport in Canadian Historical hangar at the west end of the airport just south of airport road. They maintain a fleet of flyable historic aircraft. The museums pilots volunteer their time and take these aircraft to air shows in the area so people everywhere can experience these types of aircraft. The flying fleet includes DeHavilland Chipmunks, Boeing Stearman Biplane and Harvard.
The WFCU Centre in Windsor is home to the Ontario Hockey League Major Junior A division and 3-time Memorial cup Champions. The 6500 seat WFCU Centre also hosts major concerts, Broadway shows, family shows and sporting events.
A defense fortification that was built in Amherstburg in 1795 by Britain to the secure of British North America against any potential American invasion. It is known mostly for its military application in the war of 1812. It was a British stronghold during the war. The fort is open to the public and visitors are able to see for themselves a wide array of history as all buildings in the complex represent different time periods within that history.
A visit to John R Park Homestead Conservation area will have you feeling like you have just stepped back in time to the 1850’s John and Amelia Park's farm buildings and home have been restored to their 1842 glory, complete with furniture and décor. You can experience baking on the hearth in the kitchen and enjoy constructive wood classes. There is an 1855 steam engine powered sawmill, as well as a blacksmith shop where the homestead offers forging classes. Located just East of Oxley on the shore of Lake Erie.
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