12 days in Essex Itinerary

Essex is a town with a population of 20,427 in Essex County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, whose municipal borders extend to Lake Erie. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Essex: Point Pelee National Park (in Leamington) and Pelee Island (Pelee Island Pavilion & Fish Point Nature Reserve). The adventure continues: learn about winemaking at Oxley Estate Winery, see the interesting displays at John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, take an in-depth tour of Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, and savor the flavors at Lee and Maria's.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Essex online sightseeing planner.

In November, daytime highs in Essex are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C.