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. Your day by day itinerary now includes Lakeside Park. Attractions like Cindy's Home & Garden and Cedar Creek Conservation Area make great kid-friendly stops. Take a break from Essex with a short trip to Point Pelee National Park in Leamington, about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: hike along Hillman Marsh Conservation Area, steep yourself in history at Fort Malden National Historic Site, examine the collection at Amherstburg Freedom Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary.

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In February in Essex, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -9°C at night.