Essex Trip Planner
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Welcome to Essex!
Essex is Ontario's southern-most region and is almost entirely surrounded by water. This lush region is covered in vineyards and parks, making it a popular summer destination. Be sure to visit Pelee Island, Canada's southernmost point, for a chance to see extraordinary migratory birds, beautiful monarch butterflies and second-to-none sunsets. Pelee Island is also famous for its Wine Pavilion, which offers samples of local wines and is also a frequent venue for events around the island. Windsor, the metropolitan hub of the region, has everything an urban dweller could hope for, including the bustling, world-class Casino Windsor. Explore Ontario's naval history at the rebuilt Gordon House in Amherstburg. Everyone is sure to love the charming harbour village, Port Stanley, which offers visitors the chance to ride on a 140-year-old rail line from Port Stanley to St. Thomas.
Tourist Attractions
Built in 1904-1906 in the Tudor-Jacobean style of English manor homes, the 36-room home designed by noted Detroit archirect Albert Kahn includes a Great Hall with an elaborate staircase, Drawing Room, Carrara marble fireplace and a Butler's Pantry with silver sinks.
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Essex? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Walk For Memories
Jan 28 » Chatham-Kent - Walk For Memories
Jan 28 » Windsor - Walk For Memories
Jan 29 » Sarnia - Air Supply in Concert
Feb 10 » Caesars Windsor - Festival of Ice
Feb 11 to Feb 12 » Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery - Festival of Ice
Feb 11 to Feb 12 » Windsor - Synchronized Skating Championships
Feb 23 to Feb 25 » WFCU Centre - Fitness & Lifestyle Expo
May 05 to May 06 » WFCU Centre - International Dragon Boats Festival
Jul 12 to Jul 15 » Windsor - Skate Canada International
Oct 25 to Oct 28 » WFCU Centre
