Go a little farther · Find something good

Closer than you think. Better than you expected.

Waterfront walks, tiny galleries, neighborhood food spots, migratory birds and day trips across the river. Explore the places that make Windsor-Essex and Detroit worth slowing down for.

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Choose your starting point

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Town guide

Amherstburg

Historic streets, waterfront sunsets and quiet natural escapes.

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Town guide

Windsor

Murals, Detroit River panoramas and an unexpectedly varied food scene.

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Town guide

LaSalle

Easy trails, waterfront recreation and slower-paced outings.

Point Pelee, regional scene (not Kingsville)

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Town guide

Kingsville

Small-town cafés, Lake Erie scenery and countryside drives.

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Leamington

Southernmost Ontario landscapes and a gateway to extraordinary birding.

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Town guide

Essex

Conservation heritage, farm-country routes and Lake Erie villages.

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Town guide

Detroit

Markets, art, architecture and food just across the river.

Photos show the named location or a clearly labelled nearby regional landmark. All photographs link to their original Wikimedia Commons file and credit; more town-specific photography is being sourced.

Go by season

Autumn

Best fall activities in Windsor-Essex

Autumn trails, migrating hawks, harvest country and quiet lake views.