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 Colchester Beach will thrill your kids. Go for a jaunt from Essex to Leamington to see Point Pelee National Park about 40 minutes away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, walk around Lakeside Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Essex trip planner.

In April, daytime highs in Essex are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F.