7 days in Pelee Island, Essex & Windsor Itinerary

A vacation on Pelee Island allows you to get away from it all as well as to satisfy your appetite for adventure in beautiful natural surroundings.

On the 21st (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve and then explore the striking landscape at Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve. On the next day, look for all kinds of wild species at Fish Point Nature Reserve and then learn about winemaking at Pelee Island Pavilion.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Pelee Island trip app.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Pelee Island. In November, daily temperatures in Pelee Island can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to 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. On the 23rd (Mon), look for gifts at Cindy's Home & Garden, do a tasting at North 42 Degrees Estate Winery & Bistro 42, learn about winemaking at Oxley Estate Winery, then do a tasting at Cooper's Hawk Vineyards and The Vines Restaurant, and finally browse the fresh offerings at Lee and Maria's. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Lakeside Park, learn about winemaking at Viewpointe Estate Winery, then do a tasting at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, then don't miss a visit to Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site, and finally walk around Austin 'Toddy' Jones Park.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Essex road trip planner.

Traveling by journey from Pelee Island to Essex takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, daily temperatures in Essex can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can drive to Windsor.

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

Windsor is known for casinos, breweries & distilleries, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Walkerville Brewery, appreciate the extensive heritage of Olde Walkerville Neighborhood, and take an in-depth tour of Mackenzie Hall.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Windsor route site.

You can drive from Essex to Windsor in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In November in Windsor, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 0°C at night.