|  Art
Gallery of Windsor
You’ll see a large, diverse collection of Canadian
art by local, regional, and national artists.
Canada
South Science City
Southwest Ontario's first science and technology centre
featuring over 100 hands-on and interactive exhibits.
Canadian Club Brand
Center
The Hiram Walker and Sons Head Office was the flagship of
the Walker enterprise - home to Canada's famous "Canadian
Club" whisky.
Charlie
Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain
Each summer the Charlie Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain is
lifted by crane onto the Detroit River. This floating fountain,
a popular summer attraction, is able to pump 12,000 gallons
of water over 70 feet in the air every minute!
Colasanti's
Tropical Gardens
Located in Ruthven, Ontario, a short drive from Windsor,
you’ll find Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, a
unique tropical wonderland.
Coventry
Gardens and Peace Fountain
This beautiful park occupies 10 acres of created park land
and is located directly across from Detroit's Belle Isle.
During the summer months, Coventry Gardens is where large
crowds of people go to view the spectacular Peace Fountain,
with its ever-changing patterns of colored lights and water
sprays.
Dieppe
Gardens
Dieppe Gardens, in the heart of Windsor, affords the best
view of the Detroit skyline. Located at the foot of Ouellette
Avenue, on the banks of the Detroit River.
Duff
Baby House
The oldest building in the city is the Duff-Baby House built
in 1798. Considered the oldest house in the entire southwestern
part of Ontario, this home was built by Alexander Duff to
be a fur trading post.
Francois
Baby House
Francois Baby House in downtown Windsor was built in 1812
and houses Windsor's Community Museum, dedicated to local
history.
Jackson
Park
This park features one of Windsor's most classic and elegant
gardens which have won an Ontario Parks Association Award
for the best lighted garden in Ontario.
John
Freeman Walls Historical Site
The Windsor area was a terminal of the famous "Underground
Railroad". When you visit the John Freeman Walls Historical
Site, you’ll be able to travel back in time along
a historic walkway.
|
Mackenzie
Hall
Mackenzie Hall was built in 1855 by Mackenzie Builders. Canada's
second Prime Minister, Alexander Mackenzie, was head of the
building firm. This stately stone landmark, the former Essex
County Courthouse, is now a cultural center for the city of
Windsor.
Market
Square
For an old-fashioned shopping experience look no further than
Windsor's Market Square. A variety of vendors peddle diverse
products: meats, cheese, produce, pasta, seafood and baked
goods.
Odette
Sculpture Park
Located in the “Sculpture Capital of Canada”,
the Odette Sculpture Park is a display of large scale all-season
sculptures.
Rosary
Roman Catholic Church
The landmark church known as "Holy Rosary" was built
in 1907 following a fire that destroyed the first church on
the site established by French settlers.
Pelee
Island
Pelee Island in Lake Erie is Canada's most southerly inhabited
point, with pristine beaches, natural areas and a leisurely
pace that beckons you to stay and enjoy the local hospitality
and attractions.
Riverfront
Park
Their riverfront park is a pleasant place to be, especially
if the large freighters are nearby, and the view of the Detroit
skyline is outstanding.
Saint
Mary's Anglican Church
Hiram Walker's sons commissioned the beautiful St. Mary's
Anglican Church in memory of their parents. Built in 1904
of Amherstburg limestone, the Gothic Revival-style church
boasts fine interior woodcarvings and stained glass windows.
Treble
Large House
Take time to visit one of Windsor's most beautiful and well-preserved
Queen Anne-style homes. Elizabeth Treble and her descendents
owned the home for almost a century.
Willistead
Manor
Built in 1904-1906 in the Tudor-Jacobean style of English
manor homes, this 36-room home was built for Edward Chandler
Walker, the son of the famed distiller Hiram Walker.
Windsor
Water World
For a sunny summer day, when your family is looking for aquatic
fun, this is the place to go! Windsor Water World features
four pools, an indoor water slide, wading pool and a heated
therapy pool. |
Barrie, Ontario