3 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. Step out of Essex with an excursion to Point Pelee National Park in Leamington--about 40 minutes away. There's lots more to do: do a tasting at Cooper's Hawk Vineyards and The Vines Restaurant, take an in-depth tour of Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, see the interesting displays at John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, and make a trip to Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Essex vacation planning tool.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°F, and evening lows to 25°F.