2 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. Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Point Pelee National Park, look for gifts at Old Dutch Guys Chocolate, then learn about winemaking at Oxley Estate Winery, then do a tasting at Viewpointe Estate Winery, and finally do a tasting at North 42 Degrees Estate Winery & Bistro 42. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, pick up some local products at Lee and Maria's, learn about winemaking at Cooper's Hawk Vineyards and The Vines Restaurant, then learn about winemaking at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, and finally do a tasting at Muscedere Vineyards.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Essex day trip website.

October in Essex sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night.