17 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. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Essex: Tremblay Beach Conservation Area (in Lakeshore), Point Pelee National Park (in Leamington) and Pelee Island (Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve, Fish Point Nature Reserve, &more). Next up on the itinerary: learn about winemaking at Cooper's Hawk Vineyards and The Vines Restaurant and see the interesting displays at John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area.

To see ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Essex trip tool.

In August, daily temperatures in Essex can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 19°C.