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Stay at this Windsor, Ontario hotel located in this gorgeous Canadian city located just across the Ambassador Bridge from Detroit. The Best Western Continental Inn is conveniently located with easy access to Highway 401 and other key in and around Windsor, including the world famous Windsor Casino, Colasanti Gardens, Windsor Raceway and the University of Windsor. Hotel guests will appreciate the full-service restaurant onsite and the Windsor Crossings Outlet Mall a few kilometers away. The hotel's location on Highway 3, places guests in direct route to the United States via the Ambassador Bridge or to Toronto and Niagara Falls. Each well-appointed room features free high-speed Internet access and free long distance access. Guests will also be able to take advantage of the hotel's outdoor heated swimming pool. A friendly staff is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay right on the waterfront with a perfect view of the picturesque Detroit skyline. Make an online reservation today and save at this Windsor, Ontario hotel.
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Best Western Continental Inn Property Information:
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Rooms:
71
Floors:
2
Time Zone:
Eastern Standard Time
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- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Parking
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Hairdryers Available
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Free Newspaper
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- Free Parking
- Laundry/Valet Services
- Television with Cable
- Room Service
- Bar/Lounge
- Modem Lines in Room
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
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Best Western Continental Inn Reservation Policies:
Check-In:
3:00 P.M.
Check-Out:
11:00 A.M.
Currency:
CAD
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.
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Areas Served
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Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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Area Airports
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Windsor Airport 4 miles, Detroit Metropolitan Airport 25 miles, Detroit City Airport 15 miles
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Nearby Attractions
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Local Attractions: - * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Windsor Crossings Outlet Mall, 972-7111 * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Saint Clair College, 966-1656 * 5 kilometer(s) from golf Roseland, 969-3810 * 5 kilometer(s) from University of Windsor, 253-4232 * 5 kilometer(s) from Windsor raceway, 969-8311 * 8 kilometer(s) from Jackson Park, Tec and Ovellette * 10 kilometer(s) from Art Gallery of Windsor, Devonshire Mall, 977-0013 * 12 kilometer(s) from Cleary International Center, Ambassador Bridge,800-387-9181 * 12 kilometer(s) from Coventry Gardens and Francois Baby House Riverside Dr. and Pillette * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor casino, 258-7878 * 16 kilometer(s) from All Saints Anglican Church, 253-8001 * 16 kilometer(s) from Detroit Rennaissance Center, (USA) 313-568-5600 * 16 kilometer(s) from Erie Street, Italian village, 974-2526 * 19 kilometer(s) from Serbian Heritage Museum, 519-944-4884 * 19 kilometer(s) from Joe Louis Arena, (USA) 313-983-6606 * 19 kilometer(s) from Cobo Hall, (USA) 313-877-8777 * 24 kilometer(s) from Comerica Park, (USA) 248-25-TIGER * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit casino, (USA) Motown 877-777-0711 * 32 kilometer(s) from Great Lakes, Walls Underground Railroad Museum, 519-258-6253 * 40 kilometer(s) from Colasanti Gardens, Boblo Island and Greenfield Village, (USA) 313-326-3287 * 40 kilometer(s) from Crystal Bay, Fort Malden National Historic Park, 326-5416 * 56 kilometer(s) from John R. Park Homestead, 738-2029 * 65 kilometer(s) from Pt. Pelee National Park and Detroit Zoo, (USA) 248-398-0900 Education: - * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Saint Clair College, 966-1656 * 5 kilometer(s) from University of Windsor, 253-4232 Local Attractions: - * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Windsor Crossings Outlet Mall, 972-7111 * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Saint Clair College, 966-1656 * 5 kilometer(s) from golf Roseland, 969-3810 * 5 kilometer(s) from University of Windsor, 253-4232 * 5 kilometer(s) from Windsor raceway, 969-8311 * 8 kilometer(s) from Jackson Park, Tec and Ovellette * 10 kilometer(s) from Art Gallery of Windsor, Devonshire Mall, 977-0013 * 12 kilometer(s) from Cleary International Center, Ambassador Bridge,800-387-9181 * 12 kilometer(s) from Coventry Gardens and Francois Baby House Riverside Dr. and Pillette * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor casino, 258-7878 * 16 kilometer(s) from All Saints Anglican Church, 253-8001 * 16 kilometer(s) from Detroit Rennaissance Center, (USA) 313-568-5600 * 16 kilometer(s) from Erie Street, Italian village, 974-2526 * 19 kilometer(s) from Serbian Heritage Museum, 519-944-4884 * 19 kilometer(s) from Joe Louis Arena, (USA) 313-983-6606 * 19 kilometer(s) from Cobo Hall, (USA) 313-877-8777 * 24 kilometer(s) from Comerica Park, (USA) 248-25-TIGER * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit casino, (USA) Motown 877-777-0711 * 32 kilometer(s) from Great Lakes, Walls Underground Railroad Museum, 519-258-6253 * 40 kilometer(s) from Colasanti Gardens, Boblo Island and Greenfield Village, (USA) 313-326-3287 * 40 kilometer(s) from Crystal Bay, Fort Malden National Historic Park, 326-5416 * 56 kilometer(s) from John R. Park Homestead, 738-2029 * 65 kilometer(s) from Pt. Pelee National Park and Detroit Zoo, (USA) 248-398-0900 Transportation: - * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor Airport, 969-2430 * 16 kilometer(s) from rail station, 888-842-7245 * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit City Airport, USA * 40 kilometer(s) from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, (USA) 800-AIRPORT Local Attractions: - * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Windsor Crossings Outlet Mall, 972-7111 * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Saint Clair College, 966-1656 * 5 kilometer(s) from golf Roseland, 969-3810 * 5 kilometer(s) from University of Windsor, 253-4232 * 5 kilometer(s) from Windsor raceway, 969-8311 * 8 kilometer(s) from Jackson Park, Tec and Ovellette * 10 kilometer(s) from Art Gallery of Windsor, Devonshire Mall, 977-0013 * 12 kilometer(s) from Cleary International Center, Ambassador Bridge,800-387-9181 * 12 kilometer(s) from Coventry Gardens and Francois Baby House Riverside Dr. and Pillette * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor casino, 258-7878 * 16 kilometer(s) from All Saints Anglican Church, 253-8001 * 16 kilometer(s) from Detroit Rennaissance Center, (USA) 313-568-5600 * 16 kilometer(s) from Erie Street, Italian village, 974-2526 * 19 kilometer(s) from Serbian Heritage Museum, 519-944-4884 * 19 kilometer(s) from Joe Louis Arena, (USA) 313-983-6606 * 19 kilometer(s) from Cobo Hall, (USA) 313-877-8777 * 24 kilometer(s) from Comerica Park, (USA) 248-25-TIGER * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit casino, (USA) Motown 877-777-0711 * 32 kilometer(s) from Great Lakes, Walls Underground Railroad Museum, 519-258-6253 * 40 kilometer(s) from Colasanti Gardens, Boblo Island and Greenfield Village, (USA) 313-326-3287 * 40 kilometer(s) from Crystal Bay, Fort Malden National Historic Park, 326-5416 * 56 kilometer(s) from John R. Park Homestead, 738-2029 * 65 kilometer(s) from Pt. Pelee National Park and Detroit Zoo, (USA) 248-398-0900 Local Attractions: - * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Windsor Crossings Outlet Mall, 972-7111 * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Saint Clair College, 966-1656 * 5 kilometer(s) from golf Roseland, 969-3810 * 5 kilometer(s) from University of Windsor, 253-4232 * 5 kilometer(s) from Windsor raceway, 969-8311 * 8 kilometer(s) from Jackson Park, Tec and Ovellette * 10 kilometer(s) from Art Gallery of Windsor, Devonshire Mall, 977-0013 * 12 kilometer(s) from Cleary International Center, Ambassador Bridge,800-387-9181 * 12 kilometer(s) from Coventry Gardens and Francois Baby House Riverside Dr. and Pillette * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor casino, 258-7878 * 16 kilometer(s) from All Saints Anglican Church, 253-8001 * 16 kilometer(s) from Detroit Rennaissance Center, (USA) 313-568-5600 * 16 kilometer(s) from Erie Street, Italian village, 974-2526 * 19 kilometer(s) from Serbian Heritage Museum, 519-944-4884 * 19 kilometer(s) from Joe Louis Arena, (USA) 313-983-6606 * 19 kilometer(s) from Cobo Hall, (USA) 313-877-8777 * 24 kilometer(s) from Comerica Park, (USA) 248-25-TIGER * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit casino, (USA) Motown 877-777-0711 * 32 kilometer(s) from Great Lakes, Walls Underground Railroad Museum, 519-258-6253 * 40 kilometer(s) from Colasanti Gardens, Boblo Island and Greenfield Village, (USA) 313-326-3287 * 40 kilometer(s) from Crystal Bay, Fort Malden National Historic Park, 326-5416 * 56 kilometer(s) from John R. Park Homestead, 738-2029 * 65 kilometer(s) from Pt. Pelee National Park and Detroit Zoo, (USA) 248-398-0900 Recreation: - * 5 kilometer(s) from golf Roseland, 969-3810 Nearby Cities: - * 16 kilometer(s) from Dearborn, MI, USA * 30 kilometer(s) from Detroit, MI, USA * 80 mile(s) from Toledo, OH, USA * 88 kilometer(s) from Pontiac, MI, USA * 160 kilometer(s) from Frankenmuth, MI, USA Nearby Cities: - * 16 kilometer(s) from Dearborn, MI, USA * 30 kilometer(s) from Detroit, MI, USA * 80 mile(s) from Toledo, OH, USA * 88 kilometer(s) from Pontiac, MI, USA * 160 kilometer(s) from Frankenmuth, MI, USA Transportation: - * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor Airport, 969-2430 * 16 kilometer(s) from rail station, 888-842-7245 * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit City Airport, USA * 40 kilometer(s) from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, (USA) 800-AIRPORT Transportation: - * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor Airport, 969-2430 * 16 kilometer(s) from rail station, 888-842-7245 * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit City Airport, USA * 40 kilometer(s) from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, (USA) 800-AIRPORT Shopping: - * 3.2 kilometer(s) from Windsor Crossings Outlet Mall, 972-7111 Transportation: - * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor Airport, 969-2430 * 16 kilometer(s) from rail station, 888-842-7245 * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit City Airport, USA * 40 kilometer(s) from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, (USA) 800-AIRPORT Restaurant: - On premises: * Restaurant open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday Buffet from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Transportation: - * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor Airport, 969-2430 * 16 kilometer(s) from rail station, 888-842-7245 * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit City Airport, USA * 40 kilometer(s) from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, (USA) 800-AIRPORT Local Attractions: - * 5 kilometer(s) from Windsor raceway, 969-8311 * 8 kilometer(s) from Jackson Park, Tec and Ovellette * 10 kilometer(s) from Art Gallery of Windsor, Devonshire Mall, 977-0013 * 12 kilometer(s) from Cleary International Center, Ambassador Bridge,800-387-9181 * 12 kilometer(s) from Coventry Gardens and Francois Baby House Riverside Dr. and Pillette * 12 kilometer(s) from Windsor casino, 258-7878 * 16 kilometer(s) from All Saints Anglican Church, 253-8001 * 16 kilometer(s) from Detroit Rennaissance Center, (USA) 313-568-5600 * 16 kilometer(s) from Erie Street, Italian village, 974-2526 * 19 kilometer(s) from Serbian Heritage Museum, 519-944-4884 * 19 kilometer(s) from Joe Louis Arena, (USA) 313-983-6606 * 19 kilometer(s) from Cobo Hall, (USA) 313-877-8777 * 24 kilometer(s) from Comerica Park, (USA) 248-25-TIGER * 24 kilometer(s) from Detroit casino, (USA) Motown 877-777-0711 * 32 kilometer(s) from Great Lakes, Walls Underground Railroad Museum, 519-258-6253 * 40 kilometer(s) from Colasanti Gardens, Boblo Island and Greenfield Village, (USA) 313-326-3287 * 40 kilometer(s) from Crystal Bay, Fort Malden National Historic Park, 326-5416 * 56 kilometer(s) from John R. Park Homestead, 738-2029 * 65 kilometer(s) from Pt. Pelee National Park and Detroit Zoo, (USA) 248-398-0900 Nearby Cities: - * 16 kilometer(s) from Dearborn, MI, USA * 30 kilometer(s) from Detroit, MI, USA * 80 mile(s) from Toledo, OH, USA * 88 kilometer(s) from Pontiac, MI, USA * 160 kilometer(s) from Frankenmuth, MI, USA Nearby Cities: - * 16 kilometer(s) from Dearborn, MI, USA * 30 kilometer(s) from Detroit, MI, USA * 80 mile(s) from Toledo, OH, USA * 88 kilometer(s) from Pontiac, MI, USA * 160 kilometer(s) from Frankenmuth, MI, USA Nearby Cities: - * 16 kilometer(s) from Dearborn, MI, USA * 30 kilometer(s) from Detroit, MI, USA * 80 mile(s) from Toledo, OH, USA * 88 kilometer(s) from Pontiac, MI, USA * 160 kilometer(s) from Frankenmuth, MI, USA
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Windsor Events & Entertainment
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Events
January
One Act Play Festival
Held in late January
Location: Theatre Windsor at
Market Square
The Annual Play Writing
Competition invites local playwrights to submit a one act play for judging. The
Winning plays are produced on the Theatre Windsor stage in the Annual One Act
Play Festival. This is a tremendous opportunity to enjoy the performance of
local ideas.
Annual Polar Bear Dip &
Dinner
Held in late January
Location: Lakeside Park
Pavilion/Lake Erie, Kingsville
Annual Polar Bear Dip & Dinner.
Proceeds Benefit the Youth & Family Resource Network & ChildCan.
February
Ojibway Winter Festival
Held in early February
Location: Ojibway Park, Windsor
Enjoy cross-country skiing,
skating and winter wanders through the ‘wilds of Windsor’.
Windsor Canadian Music
Festival
Held in mid February
Location: Assumption University
Chapel, Windsor
519-977-1400
Chamber ensemble and solo
performances of Canadian compositions.
Devonshire Mall Spring
Homeshow
Held in mid February
Location: Devonshire Mall,
Windsor
519-256-9134
Heritage Day
Held in mid February
Location: Fort Malden National
Historic Site, Amherst burg
519-736-5416
Admission Free
Celebrating Canadian heritage.
Refreshments for the whole family.
March
Annual Home Show
Held in early March
Location: Ciociaro Club, Windsor
519-948-3247
Presented by the Greater Windsor Home Builders' Association.
Windsor Classic Indoor Games
Held in early march
Location: St. Denis Athletic
Centre, Windsor
519-235-2300
Paralympic events in Track,
Field, Swimming, Boccia, Wheelchair Tennis, Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball,
Powerlifting and Sled Hockey.
Maple First Taste of Spring
Held in mid March
Location: John R Park,
Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
Make Maple taffy in the snow;
learn about the first taste of spring in pioneer times.
Colasantis March Break
Madness Celebration
Held in mid March
Location: Tropical Gardens,
Kingsville
519-326-3287
Let Colasanti's show you a
tropical cure for the March Break Boredom Blues. Visit the zoo featuring Animal
Encounter Shows that run daily throughout the week. Create art with one of the
open craft classes, enjoy a pony ride, or enter the colouring contest. Play
18-hole indoor mini golf, play on the indoor Little Tykes playground, or enjoy
the arcade. Super Sleuths beware; the scavenger hunt will stump even the best of
detectives.
Maple March Break
Held in mid March
Location: John R Park Homestead
& Conservation Area, Harrow
519-738-2029
Kids, accompanied by adults, try
all the steps in maple syrup making and enjoy a taste of fresh sugar.
Maple Moon
Held in mid March
Location: John R Park Homestead
& Conservation Area, Harrow
519-738-2029
Join in an old fashioned
sugaring off party by candlelight.
Colasanti’s Easter
Extravaganza
Held around Easter
Location: Colasanti's Tropical
Gardens, Kingsville
519-326-3287
Start the Easter weekend
festivities on Good Friday by joining in on the Easter Egg Hunt and then venture
inside and take part in all of the activities!
April
Cherry Blossom Festival
Held in mid April
Location: Fujisawa Zen Garden,
Essex
519-776-4459
See beautiful blossoms of the Japanese Sakura tree, only in bloom for a short
time. Many activities and cultural shows held over two weekends. Tea ceremonies
performed.
Windsor Home and Leisure Show
Held in late April
Location: St. Denis Centre,
Windsor
519-256-9434
One of the largest home shows in
Windsor and Essex County featuring home renovations and improvements.
May
Festival of Birds
Held all of May
Location: Point Pelee National
Park of Canada, Leamington
519-322-2365
Special events, hikes and
birding programs.
June
Carousel by the River Expo
Held in mid June
Location: Riverfront Festival
Plaza, Windsor
519-255-1127
The world on your doorstep!
Carousel by the River brings together cultural displays, unique arts and crafts,
exotic food and live entertainment from countries around the globe...all at a
beautiful riverfront location!
Carousel of the Nations
Held in mid June
Location: Varies throughout
Windsor
519-255-1127
Take a trip around the globe, as
you visit the cultural "villages" set up throughout the city, each featuring
cultural displays, unique arts and crafts, delicious food and exotic
entertainment.
International Freedom
Festival
a two-week celebration honoring the birth of both Canada and the
U.S. which takes place in Windsor and Detroit in late June and early July. The
fireworks display is one of the largest in North America: It is usually
held on a weeknight in the last week of June.
July
Canada Day Festivities
Held in early July
Location: Fort Malden National
Historic Site of Canada, Amherstburg
519-736-5416
Admission Free
Fort Malden and the community of
Amherst burg kick up their heels for the annual birthday celebration of the
country. Music, blackpowder demonstrations and fireworks are the highlights of
the birthday festivities.
Windsor Theatre Festival
Held in late July – early August
Location: CNR Park, Windsor
519-564-09712
Live Theatre.
September
Devonshire Mall Fall Homeshow
Held in late September – early
October
Location: Devonshire Mall,
Windsor
519-256-9434
Annual home show.
October
Legends of the Night
Held in late October
Location: Point Pelee National
Park of Canada, Leamington
519-322-2365
Join an interpreter at the
campfire and take a walk on a jack-o-lantern lit trail.
November
Winter Exhibit
Held mid November – late April
Location: The Windsor Wood
Carving Museum, Windsor
519-977-0823
Included are carvings from
Quebec and Michigan. Wildlife, wildfowl, historical carvings, a life-size
sculpture of Tecumseh, a bust of Cadillac, and famous citizens from Windsor's
last 100 years.
December
Bright Nights
Held early December – mid March
Location: Civic Esplanade,
Windsor
519-971-0950
This unique seasonal light show
illuminates Downtown Windsor from City Hall Square through Charles Clark Square
ending at the Civic Green on the waterfront. It consists of several themed areas
and 175 light displays and hosts several winter events and activities.
Arts &
Entertainment
Capitol Theatre & Arts Centre
121 University Avenue West
Windsor, Ontario N9A 5P4
519-253-8065
Admission Charged
Community arts centre featuring a variety of performances. The building was
recently restored to an original 1920 appearance.
Chrysler Theatre
Cleary International Centre201 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario N9A 5K4
519-252-8311
Houses one of the largest performing arts theatre in Ontario. Chrysler Theatre
features a panoramic view of the Detroit River and skyline, providing a
luxurious setting to enjoy the finest entertainment offered today. A variety of
performances: classical, theatrical, pop, rock and family entertainment.
Mark Breslin’s Yuk Yuk’s
Comedy
Telephone375 Ouellette Avenue -
Upper
Windsor, Ontario N9A 7B4
519-256-5233
Call for the latest show
schedule!
Stand up comedy with dinner show
packages available.
Purple Theatre Company
3277 Sandwich St.
Windsor, Ontario N9C 1A9
519-255-7600
The Purple Theatre Company is one of Canada's premier producers of original live
theatre. Since 1995, the PTC has brought quality entertainment to stages across
southwestern Ontario. Often innovative, sometimes edgy, sometimes painfully
hilarious and always entertaining, these shows present an outstanding
alternative to the ones visitors have already seen.
Theatre Alive
5165 Halford Rd.
Windsor, Ontario N9E 4M3
519-969-0660
Theatre Alive is an incorporated, non-profit community theatre organization that
produces large-scale musicals at the Cleary International Centre. Professional
shows at a great price!
Theatre Windsor
2109 Ottawa St. at Market Square
Windsor, Ontario N8X 1R8
519-944-1968
This community theatre group produces full-length plays, murder mysteries and
one-act plays. In that roster of plays have been numerous family-oriented
Christmas shows.
University Players
401 Sunset Avenue University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4
519-253-3000
Performances scheduled from
September to April.
University Players is the theatre company of the School of Dramatic Art,
University of Windsor. Professional-style shows found right in the heart of
campus.
Windsor Light Opera
Association
2491 Jos.St.Louis
Windsor, Ontario N8T 2M4
519-974-6593
Windsor Light Opera is a community based amateur musical performance company of
talented people that has thrilled Windsor area audiences since 1948. WLO produce
major musicals each April and November at the Chrysler Theatre in Windsor's City
Centre.
Windsor Symphony Orchestra
487 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4J2
519-973-1238
The WSO performs five major series: the flagship Premier Classics and the
popular Pops Celebration are performed at the Chrysler Theatre; two chamber
series, Mozart & More and Bach and Beyond are performed in Assumption University
Chapel; and our series for families and a young audience, Family Jamboree.
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Windsor Destination Overview
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The city of Windsor,
Ontario lies just across the border between the US and Canada, at the
southernmost point in Canada. This city of over 300,000 has its roots deeply
planted. Windsor’s Coat of Arms, proudly displayed in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, carries the motto, “The River and the Land Sustain Us” as a reminder
that the city’s well-being is dependent on appreciation and conservation of
these valuable natural resources. Easily accessible by car
either from other cities in Canada or from the United States via tunnel, river,
or bridge, the city welcomes visitors to celebrate its rich heritage and to
enjoy its many fine restaurants, historic sites, and recreational activities. The main attraction that
draws visitors to Windsor is Casino Windsor, which does a booming business with
its slots and gaming tables.
The waterfront is also a draw: The International
Peace Fountain floats in the Detroit River, and the promenade at Dieppe Gardens
is a perfect place to view the Detroit skyline. River cruises depart from the
gardens. Other Windsor attractions
include Jackson Park with its summer rose gardens, the Hiram Walker (Canadian
Club whiskey) Distillery Tour, and the Art Gallery of Windsor. Visitors
interested in African-American history can retrace the route of those who
escaped into Canada via the Underground Railroad in the 1800s. Sandwich Baptist
Church, erected in Windsor in 1821, was the first Baptist church built by freed
slaves.
Nearby Amherstburg is home to the North American Black Historical
Museum and Cultural Centre, which chronicles the slaves' journey to freedom. Also in Amherstburg is Fort Malden National Historic Park, site of a fortress
that played a prominent role in the War of 1812. The park contains restored
barracks and a museum with artifacts from the British and U.S. armies that
occupied the fort. The International Freedom
Festival, a two-week celebration honoring the birth of both Canada and the U.S,
takes place in Windsor and Detroit in late June and early July. The fireworks
display is one of the largest in North America, and is typically held on a
weeknight during the last week of June.
Point Pelee National Park,
35 miles southeast of Windsor, is a large stretch of sand and marsh extending
into Lake Erie at the southernmost point in all of Canada. The park is visited
by migrating birds and monarch butterflies on their way north or south. It
offers an interpretive center, nature trails, a boardwalk and miles of beaches. Pelee Island lies south of Point Pelee on Lake Erie, and is a popular
destination for fishing and winery tours. At Walker's Fine Candies,
located on Wyandotte Street, truffles are still hand-dipped and delectable
treats are made the old fashioned way, with chocolate being melted in copper
pots and formed on marble slabs.
Walker's is also known for its peanut toffee
ice cream topping! Another unique attraction is the Windsor Wood Carving
Museum, located downtown on Ouellette Avenue. Open year round, it is the only
woodcarving museum in Ontario, and includes over 150 carvings. For a hands-on experience,
visit Canada South Science City, one of the most exciting and challenging family
and tourist attractions in southwest Ontario. It features over 100 hands-on
interactive science and technology exhibits, an exotic café, a state of the art
computer science lab, a "bean bag theatre" and a host of other exhibits for
visitors of all ages to enjoy.
Windsor has four distinct
seasons, ensuring a different visit at any time of the year. Summer tends to be
the busiest time of the year. With average temperatures slightly above 72F, it
is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy many of the activities available
both in and around the city. Spring and fall are cooler but still comfortable
enough for any type of activity. Both seasons are exceptionally lovely as
Mother Nature produces spring colors as the blossoms bloom and the earth begins
its transition back to green.
Fall showers the visitor with vibrant colors as
the leaves turn and winter arrives. The winter can be cold and it does snow,
transforming the city into a post card-like picture where the visitor is seen
sitting by a crackling fire, enjoying a warm drink while dining on some of the
area’s fine cuisine. Whatever the season, Windsor has an activity and the
weather for it. Whatever the reason for
visiting, whether for business or vacation, this border city presents its
visitors with a rich history and modern appeal.
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