7 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. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Essex: Pelee Island (Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve, Fish Point Nature Reserve, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape of Point Pelee National Park and learn about winemaking at Viewpointe Estate Winery.

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Essex trip planner.

In May, daytime highs in Essex are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C.