6 days in Windsor & Amherstburg Itinerary

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Via Italia and Whiskeyjack Boutique. Visit Sandwich First Baptist Church and Pelee Passage Lighthouse for their historical value. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Mackenzie Hall, walk around Assumption Park, take in the exciting artwork at Nancy Johns Gallery & Framing, and trek along McAuliffe Woods Conservation Area.

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Toronto to Windsor is an approximately 3.5-hour combination of ferry and flight. You can also drive; or take a train. April in Windsor sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car to Amherstburg.

Amherstburg is a town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Park House Museum and Amherstburg Freedom Museum. Museum-lovers will appreciate John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area and Chiaroscuro. Explore Amherstburg's surroundings by going to Kingsville (Black Bear Farms of Ontario Estate Winery & Banded Goose Brewing Co.). And it doesn't end there: learn about winemaking at Sanson Estate Winery, enjoy the sea views from Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse & Blockhouse, look for gifts at Gibson Gallery, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at GL Heritage Brewing Company.

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You can drive from Windsor to Amherstburg in an hour. April in Amherstburg sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.