2 days in Windsor & Essex Itinerary

Canada's southernmost city, Windsor continues to play a key role in the country's automotive industry.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Windsor Riverfront, admire the natural beauty at Dieppe Gardens, appreciate the extensive heritage of Olde Walkerville Neighborhood, then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and finally walk around Jackson Park.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Windsor trip website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Windsor. In August, daily temperatures in Windsor can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Essex.

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 14th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Fort Malden National Historic Site, do a tasting at Viewpointe Estate Winery, then learn about winemaking at Cooper's Hawk Vineyards and The Vines Restaurant, and finally explore the wealth of natural beauty at Point Pelee National Park.

Before you visit Essex, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Essex is just a stone's throw from Windsor. In August in Essex, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.