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Entertainment
Enjoy a night of gaming & entertainment at one of Canada's largest casinos and one the most recognized brands in the gaming industry.
102 locals recommend
Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr EEnjoy a night of gaming & entertainment at one of Canada's largest casinos and one the most recognized brands in the gaming industry.
One of Windsor's best assets is its geography; being right across the river from a major American city has its perks. Cross via the Windsor tunnel and arrive in downtown Detroit within minutes. Don't forget your passport!
82 locals recommend
Detroit
One of Windsor's best assets is its geography; being right across the river from a major American city has its perks. Cross via the Windsor tunnel and arrive in downtown Detroit within minutes. Don't forget your passport!
Experience the story of Canadian whisky – from its vibrant history to the craftsmanship and process behind making it. Sample some of our award-winning whiskies such as J.P. Wiser’s Deluxe, Lot No.40 Rye Whisky, Pike Creek 10 Year Rum Barrel Finish, J.P. Wiser’s 15 Year Old.
18 locals recommend
Hiram Walker & Sons Limited
2072 Riverside Dr EExperience the story of Canadian whisky – from its vibrant history to the craftsmanship and process behind making it. Sample some of our award-winning whiskies such as J.P. Wiser’s Deluxe, Lot No.40 Rye Whisky, Pike Creek 10 Year Rum Barrel Finish, J.P. Wiser’s 15 Year Old.
Take a break from the city and enjoy a nice drive into Essex county, where you'll find dozens of great wineries. Grab a bottle of wine and enjoy some great stone oven pizza sitting right alongside Lake Erie
ECWB - Essex County Wineries & Breweries
71 Division St NTake a break from the city and enjoy a nice drive into Essex county, where you'll find dozens of great wineries. Grab a bottle of wine and enjoy some great stone oven pizza sitting right alongside Lake Erie
Home to 2 premiere Canadian sports leagues, the Windsor Spitfires (OHL) & Windsor Express (NBL)
11 locals recommend
WFCU Centre
8787 McHugh StHome to 2 premiere Canadian sports leagues, the Windsor Spitfires (OHL) & Windsor Express (NBL)
Enjoy a day of paddle boarding and/or kayaking on beautiful lake St Clair.
18 locals recommend
Urban Surf Co.
55 E Pike Creek RdEnjoy a day of paddle boarding and/or kayaking on beautiful lake St Clair.
On a hot or a cool day you can have some fun splashing around the Adventure Bay Family Water Park. The 10,000+ square metre water park is open year-round, although some parts of it only open in the summer months.
20 locals recommend
Adventure Bay Family Water Park
401 Pitt St WOn a hot or a cool day you can have some fun splashing around the Adventure Bay Family Water Park. The 10,000+ square metre water park is open year-round, although some parts of it only open in the summer months.
Yes, there is a beach in Windsor. It is right at the mouth of the Detroit River on the very northeast corner of the city. Sandpoint Beach; aka Stop 26, is the most popular beach in the area, which opens from May 24 to September every year. The beach is backed by a lovely park that is great for relaxing, sunbathing and picnicking.
Sandpoint Beach Park - East Beach
Yes, there is a beach in Windsor. It is right at the mouth of the Detroit River on the very northeast corner of the city. Sandpoint Beach; aka Stop 26, is the most popular beach in the area, which opens from May 24 to September every year. The beach is backed by a lovely park that is great for relaxing, sunbathing and picnicking.
The Thomas McBroom designed Ambassador Golf Club was ranked as one of the top new courses in the country! It is an 18-hole, 71 par course that is open to the public.
6 locals recommend
Ambassador Golf Club
1025 Sprucewood AveThe Thomas McBroom designed Ambassador Golf Club was ranked as one of the top new courses in the country! It is an 18-hole, 71 par course that is open to the public.
Fashionistas will want to head to Devonshire Mall or the Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets.
26 locals recommend
Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets
1555 Talbot RdFashionistas will want to head to Devonshire Mall or the Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets.
Food scene
Amloze Pizza
1130 Lesperance RdWindsor pizza is famous for a reason and Amloze shows why!
Plant Joy
5622 Wyandotte St ELocal bakery that specializes in tasty (and filling) vegan donuts!
KABOBGY Lauzon
7755 Tecumseh Rd ETop quality Lebanese food that will have you craving more!
Cozy classic Italian restaurant. Located in Windsor's "Little Italy" on Erie street, the energy here is infectious and the food is delicious!
19 locals recommend
Spago
690 Erie St ECozy classic Italian restaurant. Located in Windsor's "Little Italy" on Erie street, the energy here is infectious and the food is delicious!
Featured on Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here" and Bubi's doesn't disappoint! My personal favorite dish: "Best of the Breast with Dillon fries (gar parm)"
Bubi's Awesome Eats
620 University Ave WFeatured on Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here" and Bubi's doesn't disappoint! My personal favorite dish: "Best of the Breast with Dillon fries (gar parm)"
Phenomenal breakfast spot. Known for their eggs benedict. There "eggs Benny" was featured on Food Networks "You Gotta Eat Here"
22 locals recommend
The Twisted Apron
1968 Wyandotte Street EastPhenomenal breakfast spot. Known for their eggs benedict. There "eggs Benny" was featured on Food Networks "You Gotta Eat Here"
One of the most popular restaurants in the city, highly regarded for their "chicken delight" sandwich.
8 locals recommend
Penalty Box Restaurant
2151 Walker RdOne of the most popular restaurants in the city, highly regarded for their "chicken delight" sandwich.
Simon's Prime Hamburgers
3580 Tecumseh Rd EBest burgers in the city by far! Also, homemade French fries.
Sightseeing
Beautiful lake teeming with life surrounded by great walking trails, beautiful gardens and one of the highest points within the city limits.
Blue Heron Lake
Beautiful lake teeming with life surrounded by great walking trails, beautiful gardens and one of the highest points within the city limits.
See the spectacular view of Detroi's skyline following this beautiful waterfront trail spanning from historic Sandwich street in West Windsor all the way to the Hiram-Walker brewery.
6 locals recommend
Riverfront Trail
Riverfront TrailSee the spectacular view of Detroi's skyline following this beautiful waterfront trail spanning from historic Sandwich street in West Windsor all the way to the Hiram-Walker brewery.
Catch a ferry over to Pelee Island, the southern most tip of Canada and enjoy a cute island with plenty of wildlife, unique migratory birds and a gorgeous winery.
55 locals recommend
Pelee Island
Catch a ferry over to Pelee Island, the southern most tip of Canada and enjoy a cute island with plenty of wildlife, unique migratory birds and a gorgeous winery.
At the southern most tip of mainland Canada lies an incredible National Park that's home to some of the countries most unique migratory birds. You can tour the park on foot or grab a canoe and paddle your way through, either way you're sure to enjoy this beautiful nation park!
195 locals recommend
Point Pelee National Park Of Canada
1118 Point Pelee DrAt the southern most tip of mainland Canada lies an incredible National Park that's home to some of the countries most unique migratory birds. You can tour the park on foot or grab a canoe and paddle your way through, either way you're sure to enjoy this beautiful nation park!
The longest trail in the city, most of which runs right alongside the Detroit river and Lake St. Clair. You'll find great views, a local beach and plenty of locals enjoying everything this beautiful trail has to offer.
Ganatchio Trai
Ganatchio TrailThe longest trail in the city, most of which runs right alongside the Detroit river and Lake St. Clair. You'll find great views, a local beach and plenty of locals enjoying everything this beautiful trail has to offer.
Enjoy great walking paths surrounded by carefully manicured gardens, a beautiful large fountain and phenomenal view of Detroit, Michigan
Coventry Gardens
4714 Riverside Dr EEnjoy great walking paths surrounded by carefully manicured gardens, a beautiful large fountain and phenomenal view of Detroit, Michigan
Beautiful walking trails spanning from the Ambassador Bridge to Caesars Windsor casino. The trail offers the best possible view of the Detroit skyline and is surrounded by manicured gardens and sculptures.
16 locals recommend
Windsor Sculpture Park
Beautiful walking trails spanning from the Ambassador Bridge to Caesars Windsor casino. The trail offers the best possible view of the Detroit skyline and is surrounded by manicured gardens and sculptures.
One of the most notable historic sites in the city is Willistead Manor; a Tudor-Jacobean style manor house that was designed by architect Albert Kahn. The mansion has a total of 36 rooms and sits in the middle of a beautiful park.
17 locals recommend
Willistead Park
One of the most notable historic sites in the city is Willistead Manor; a Tudor-Jacobean style manor house that was designed by architect Albert Kahn. The mansion has a total of 36 rooms and sits in the middle of a beautiful park.
Neighbourhoods
Some of the most beautiful homes you'll ever see, all along the lake or canal. The type of neighborhood where neighbors visit each other via boat or jetski!
Russell Woods Road
Russell Woods RoadSome of the most beautiful homes you'll ever see, all along the lake or canal. The type of neighborhood where neighbors visit each other via boat or jetski!
Walkerville, Ontario is a former town in Canada, that is today a heritage precinct of Windsor, Ontario. Incorporated in 1890, the town was founded by Hiram Walker, owner and producer of Canadian Club Whisky
26 locals recommend
Walkerville
Walkerville, Ontario is a former town in Canada, that is today a heritage precinct of Windsor, Ontario. Incorporated in 1890, the town was founded by Hiram Walker, owner and producer of Canadian Club Whisky
Take a drive down Riverside Dr. East and see some of the most beautiful lakefront homes you'll ever see! From older historic homes to modern day mansions, this street has it all! Not to mention the beautiful lake St Clair these properties back onto.
Riverside Drive East
Riverside Drive EastTake a drive down Riverside Dr. East and see some of the most beautiful lakefront homes you'll ever see! From older historic homes to modern day mansions, this street has it all! Not to mention the beautiful lake St Clair these properties back onto.