4 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. Family-friendly places like Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village and Lakeside Park will thrill your kids. Go for a jaunt from Essex to Leamington to see Point Pelee National Park about 40 minutes away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, kick back and relax at Colchester Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area, and make a trip to Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Essex online tour itinerary planner.

In April, daily temperatures in Essex can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 37°F.