Windsor (Ontario)

Dubbed the Spirit of Windsor, retired Pacific type 4-6-2 steam locomotive 5588 is on static display within Dieppe Gardens.

Built in 1918, this Windsor streetcar once ran on the Sandwich, Windsor and Amherstburg Railway, an interurban tram line that closed in the 1930s. It has been restored and placed on static display in a building with a glass wall that permits viewing when the museum is closed. When the museum is open, one can board the streetcar.

A somewhat small art museum, but its exhibits are interesting and make the most of the available space. The gallery also has several works available for rent or for purchase.

Interactive science museum, "temporarily closed" since 2021 but they hope to reopen sometime in the future.

Exhibits change every three to four months.

Showcasing different aspects of the Windsor's history, this museum is made up of several units. The Chimczuk Museum has a permanent exhibition of the local history from the Ice Age until today, an interactive learning space for children, an exhibition about the First Nations, and a gallery for temporary exhibitions. The Maison François Baby House and Duff-Baby House and Interpretation Centre are historical homes of late 18th-early 19th century politician François Baby. In addition the museum has extensive archives from maps to postcards; contact the museum if you want to access them to study the history of the region further.

Very large casino and popular among residents and tourists because the Canadian government does not tax any winnings. The casino exchanges US dollars to Canadian dollars at a low rate (it is therefore advised to exchange your money elsewhere). Absolutely no one under 19 is allowed on the casino floor; however, those under 19 are allowed to stay in the Augustus (new) Tower. Those who are under 22 will need to show an additional piece of identification (such as a school ID or a debit card) upon entering.

It also has a free barrier-less multi-storey car park in a very central location that can come in useful as a free parking spot for overnight visitors in other hotels that charges $20+/night (probably hard to enforce who constitutes a visitor or not!).

A showplace and tourist attraction, Reaume Park and Coventry Gardens includes the Pillette Dock (a favourite fishing spot) with a grand northern view of the Detroit skyline and its largest park, Belle Isle, as the spectacular Charles Brooks Peace Fountain floats on the Detroit River spouting water in the air from April to October with radiant coloured evening illuminations. Coventry Gardens is elegantly maintained, with hanging gardens, trees, flowerbeds, tarmac and brick paths, and this park also contains a restaurant and restroom, but bicycles are not allowed in the park, due to its large attendance of pedestrians and tight curves.

At the northern-most base of Ouellette Ave., Windsor's centermost street, overlooking the Detroit River and skyline.

Only accessible by boat, this island park is fun for picnics and exploration, at the mouth of Detroit River and Lake St. Clair.

A sunken gardens (i.e., garden dug slightly below the surroundings so water flows down to the plants), with flowers, rocks, and a former reflecting pool.

Willistead Park is located in the Walkerville neighbourhood, just east of downtown Windsor. The park contains the old Willistead Manor, a mansion built from 1904 to 1906. Most of the houses that border the park across the streets are stylized in industrial revolution-England style, with rounded windows and row-houses with steep roofs. Every year, this park hosts "Art In The Park", in June, a large and very popular arts and crafts show.

Touted as a "museum without walls" Windsor Sculpture Park is a 3.5-km park with over 30 sculptures dotting the park. All along Windsor's southern banks of the Detroit River from the base of the Ambassador Bridge (starting in Assumption Park at Huron Church Road) blending into Centennial Park on to Church Street where the park further continues as Dieppe Gardens at Ouellette Avenue and even further along Riverside Drive East. The park features large-scale contemporary sculptures for public viewing. There are 32 sculptures in the park, and the collection continues to develop every year through private donations.

Water park with six different water slide attractions and a wave pool.

Describing itself as the largest gaming centre in Southwestern Ontario, here you can for instance play arcade games, drive go-karts or throw axes at targets.

Go for laser tag, glow golf, balladium and bumper cars.

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Stretching from Windsor into Tecumseh, provides an excellent way for bikers, roller bladers, or the casual pedestrian to enjoy the afternoon.

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18-hole championship golf course, a challenging 9-hole Par 3, and a 6-sheet curling rink. Clubhouse with banquet facilities.

The extremely popular local junior hockey team was Canadian champions in 2009 and 2010. They play at the WFCU Centre in Forest Glade. Tickets can be hard to come by; buy tickets well in advance.

Website listing upcoming events.

An enormous celebration of both Canada's Canada Day, held on July 1st, and America's Independence Day, held on July 4th. The festival, which began in 1959, evolved into the current pair of events (Windsor Summer Fest and Detroit River Days) in 2007.

Film festival with screenings in three venues; the Capitol Theatre, the Chrysler Theatre and the Armouries and an awards event. Also has a summer series on Thursday evenings.

An enormous celebration of Freedom, held on the first weekend in August Emancipation Celebration was once the largest outdoor celebration of its kind in all of North America. It boasted colourful parades that made its way from the riverfront into Jackson Park celebration grounds, Miss Sepia Pageants, talent contest, concerts, family reunion picnics and community wide barbecues. In fact these cross-border celebrations drew the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. George Washington Carver, Jesse Owens, Diana Ross, Joe Louis, Eleanor Roosevelt and many other world renowned dignitaries annually to appear as guest speakers or simply to join the revelry of freedom. At its peak Emancipation celebration had over 250,000 in attendance.

Promotes not only the blues genre, but local and international artists. The 2024 event was scheduled for July but apparently cancelled.

LGBT parade to Riverfront Festival Plaza, and several events around town.

Theatre which also hosts music shows and other events.

Event venue mainly for music shows, but also stand up comedy.

Cinema.

Cinema.

Cinema.

Interested in classical music? The city's symphony orchestra plays both in the Capitol and Chrysler theatres as well as outdoor concerts during the summer.

Unfussy historic pub with billiards & a traditional menu of burgers, snacks & sandwiches.

Intimate, quirky nightspot featuring independent bands, pub grub like poutine & a full bar.

Bar with frequent live rock music.

Live music from many different genres, from heavy metal to "singer with guitar" - kind of music and electronic music parties.

In 1980, Colio Estate Wines was granted the first winery licence since Prohibition in a region that was once the largest grape growing area in the country. The of vineyards in Colchester, Ontario are at the same latitude as Northern California and the Tuscany region in Italy. The vine-friendly soils, southwest winds, southern exposure to the lake and one of the longest growing seasons in the country are unique attributes. Tours are daily at 2PM. Open most holidays. Tours $3 per person - groups welcome by appointment.

The Taste of Tecumseh Festival takes place at Lakewood Park. This two-day event features delectable tastes and unique talents, all at a beautiful waterfront setting nestled on Lake St. Clair in the Town of Tecumseh, Ontario. Sample culinary delights, taste a variety of distinctive award-winning wines, get hoppy with craft beer, and enjoy live entertainment from talented performers.