3 days in Windsor, Leamington & Essex Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Windsor Riverfront, take in nature's colorful creations at Dieppe Gardens, then get to know the fascinating history of Olde Walkerville Neighborhood, then learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour, and finally walk around Jackson Park.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Windsor road trip planning website.

Toronto to Windsor is an approximately 3.5-hour combination of ferry and flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Leamington.

Leamington is a municipality in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. On the 27th (Sat), pick up some local products at Lee and Maria's and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Point Pelee National Park.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Leamington trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Windsor to Leamington takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Leamington can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to drive 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. On the 27th (Sat), don't miss a visit to Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Essex tour itinerary planner.

Essex is very close to Leamington. In August, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.