Windsor, Ontario lies just North of the Canada-United States border. This city
at the Southernmost point in Canada is situated across the Detroit River and
Lake St Clair from Detroit, Michigan. The two cities are linked by both
bridge and tunnel and residents of each city traverse the border on an almost
daily basis. Detroit is the only city in the U.S. where you drive South to enter
Canada.
Windsor's metropolitan area has a population of over three hundred thousand.
Visitors to Windsor are pleasantly surprised at its rich heritage, fine
restaurants, historic sites and recreational activities. Although the recently
increased border vigilance has had some effect, residents of both Windsor and
Detroit tend to see the cities as one cosmopolitan metropolitan area offering an
immense variety of cultures, entertainment and perspectives.
The main visitor attraction in Windsor is Casino Windsor, a 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year operation with the largest gaming
floor in the area, four-diamond hotel, fabulous restaurants and the best in
revue shows. Because of the lower drinking age in Ontario (19 as opposed to 21
in Michigan) and somewhat more liberal adult entertainment laws governing
nightclubs, as well as the more liberal Canadian legal framework and
availability of some consumer items - such as Cuban cigars - not available in
the U.S., Windsor has recently gained a minor reputation as the sin city
of the region. MORE
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In more relaxed times, residents of both cities were famous for their disregard
of the International Border, seeking both employment and housing on one side of
the Detroit River or the other based on convenience, not citizenship and it
often seems that residents of both cities have more in common with each other
than with their respective compatriots in, say, Vancouver or Texas. This isn't
really surprising as both cites relied heavily on the auto industry for
employment so not only did they share the same geographic area but the same
occupational and environmental issues. A quick survey of the crowd in one of the
casinos on either side of the border, a concert or a city park on a Sunday
afternoon, suggests the spirit of this unique cross-border metropolis is alive
and well.
Windsor's nickname is the "City of Roses" and the Windsor waterfront
is a popular tourist attraction: The International Peace Fountain floats amid
the Detroit River and the promenade at Dieppe Gardens is a perfect place to view
the Detroit skyline. River cruises depart from the gardens.
Other Windsor attractions include Jackson Park with its summer rose gardens and
the Hiram Walker (Canadian Club whiskey) Distillery Tour. Those interested in
African-American history can retrace the route of those who escaped into Canada
via the Underground Railroad in the 1800s. Sandwich Baptist Church, erected in
Windsor in 1821, was the first Baptist church built by freed slaves. Nearby
Amherstburgis home to the North American Black Historical Museum and
Cultural Centre, which chronicles the slaves' journey to freedom. Also in
Amherstburg is Fort Malden National Historic Park, site of a fortress that
played a prominent role in the War of 1812. Another Windsor attraction is the
Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
The International Freedom Festival, a two-week celebration honoring the birth of
both Canada and the United States, takes place in Windsor and Detroit in late
June and early July. The fireworks display is one of the largest in North
America, and is held on a weeknight during the last week of June.
Point Pelee National Park, 35 miles southeast of Windsor, is a large
stretch of sand and marsh extending into Lake Erie at the southernmost point in
all of Canada. The park is visited by migrating birds and monarch
butterflies on their way north or south. It offers an interpretive center,
nature trails, a boardwalk and miles of beaches. Pelee Island lies south of
Point Pelee on Lake Erie, and is popular for fishing and wine tours.
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