4 days in Windsor, Amherstburg & Essex Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): examine the collection at Canadian Aviation Museum, gain insight at Ojibway Nature Centre, stroll around Jackson Park, then stop by Via Italia, and finally steep yourself in history at Willistead Manor. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Olde Walkerville Neighborhood, admire the natural beauty at Dieppe Gardens, and then make a trip to Windsor Riverfront.

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Detroit, USA to Windsor is an approximately half hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In February in Windsor, expect temperatures between 32°F during the day and 18°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Amherstburg.

Amherstburg is a town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): stroll around Austin 'Toddy' Jones Park.

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You can drive from Windsor to Amherstburg in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 34°F in February, and nighttime lows around 19°F. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Sun) before leaving for 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. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): see the interesting displays at John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, then don't miss a visit to Leamington Arts Centre, and then explore the striking landscape of Point Pelee National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary, walk around Lakeside Park, look for gifts at Cindy's Home & Garden, stroll around Seacliff Park, then hike along Hillman Marsh Conservation Area, and finally learn about winemaking at Aleksander Estate Winery.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Essex road trip planner.

Essex is just a short distance from Amherstburg. Expect a daytime high around 32°F in February, and nighttime lows around 18°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive back home.