3 days in Amherstburg & Windsor Itinerary

Amherstburg is a town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Fort Malden National Historic Site, learn about winemaking at Cooper's Hawk Vineyards and The Vines Restaurant, browse the exhibits of Chiaroscuro, then do a tasting at Viewpointe Estate Winery, and finally learn about winemaking at Oxley Estate Winery.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Amherstburg online travel route planner.

Toronto to Amherstburg is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of flight and car. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Windsor.

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

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): buy something for everyone on your list at Devonshire Mall, view the masterpieces at Walkerville Artist Co-op, and then get to know the fascinating history of Olde Walkerville Neighborhood. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the natural beauty at Dieppe Gardens, then take a stroll through Via Italia, and then step off the mainland to explore Peche Island.

To find where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Windsor itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Amherstburg to Windsor takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Windsor, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to drive back home.