Population: 307,877
Elevation: 623 feet above sea level
Land Area: 685 square miles
Location: Windsor is located at the southernmost point of Canada, just
across the U.S. border from Detroit, Michigan
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (GMT-5). Windsor observes Daylight
Savings Time from April through October
Weather:
| Average
Temperatures |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| ?C |
-4.5 |
-4.0 |
1.0 |
7.9 |
14.1 |
19.5 |
22.4 |
21.3 |
17.3 |
11.0 |
4.0 |
-2.2 |
| ?F |
23.9 |
24.8 |
33.8 |
46.2 |
57.4 |
67.1 |
72.3 |
70.3 |
63.1 |
51.8 |
39.2 |
28.0 |
| Average
Rainfall |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| mm |
55.3 |
54.8 |
67.2 |
69.0 |
80.3 |
86.6 |
84.3 |
76.0 |
71.3 |
59.3 |
63.9 |
63.2 |
| inches |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.6 |
2.7 |
3.2 |
3.4 |
3.3 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
2.3 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
Local Seasons: Windsor has four distinct seasons, ensuring
a different experience at each time of year. Due to the delightful weather and
attractions, summer is usually the busiest time. With average temperatures
during this time of year slightly over 22 C (72F), it?s the perfect time to
get outdoors and enjoy the activities available in and around the Windsor.
Spring and fall are cooler but still comfortable. Both seasons are exceptionally
lovely with a fine display of spring colors as the blossoms bloom and the earth
begins its transition back to green and an Autumn of flamboyant colour as the
leaves turn. Winter can be cold but the snow transforms the city into a picture
postcard.
How to Get to Windsor:
By Car:
From elsewhere in Canada:
The southernmost City in Ontario, visitors can reach Windsor and environs via
Hwy. 401, which terminates in Windsor. Signage for Windsor's City Centre
and Tunnel to U.S. is clearly marked off Hwy. 401, near the City, as is signage
for the Ambassador Bridge to U.S.
From the United States:
Entry to Windsor, Canada, is via either the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel or Ambassador
Bridge. The Tunnel is the only international sub aqueous car tunnel in the
world. It has a maximum roadway depth of 75 feet beneath the river surface, is
nearly a mile long and is the fast downtown connection between the heart of the
City of Windsor and Detroit, Michigan. Transit Windsor also operates a
"Tunnel Bus" service which shuttles between Windsor's and Detroit's
City Centres, providing quick and easy access. TIP: The Government of
Canada offers a snapshot of border wait times, updated every hour.
CLICK HERE: Border
Wait Times and scroll down to "Ambassador Bridge" and
"Detroit and Canada Tunnel."
In general, traffic moves rapidly at most times.
By Air
Windsor Airport
3200 County Rd. #42, R.R.#1
Windsor, ON N9A 6J3
519-969-2430
Windsor Airport, the convenient advantage for tourist, business and convention
travelers, is located just minutes from downtown Windsor/Detroit and capable of
handling aircraft of all sizes. Passenger services at the airport include
restaurant/bar, cash machine, business centre, shuttle and taxi service, four
car rental agencies and a full International wing with resident Customs. The
terminal has been designed to be passenger friendly to minimize walking distance
throughout the terminal and adjacent automated parking lots.
Detroit International Airport
Detroit, MI 48242
734-942-3550
Located directly across the U.S. border from Windsor, the airport is served by
many of the recognizable worldwide airlines as well as many local and regional
carriers.
By Train
VIA Rail
298 Walker Road
Windsor, ON N8Y 2M9
888-842-7245 (Canada or US)
Windsor's VIA Rail station is a five-minute drive from the border, just off of
Riverside Drive East. VIA provides direct service from Windsor to Toronto,
stopping at points between and connecting to points east and west from Toronto.
VIA tickets can be obtained directly by calling them, or from your travel agent.
Ground Transportation
Most of the major car rental companies, as well as taxi and limousine service is
available at the airport as well as throughout the city. In addition, the
Transit Windsor Shuttle (519-944-4111) bus includes a stop at Windsor Airport.
In addition to public transit throughout the City of Windsor, it also provides
group shuttle services by arrangement.
By Water
City Marina
Lakeview Park Marina
9200 Riverside Drive East
2450 McDougall
Windsor, ON N8X 3N6
519-948-3383
Lakeview Park Marina is open seasonally mid-April through October, located
approximately 6 miles East of Windsor's City Centre, where the Detroit River
meets Lake St. Clair. In addition to some 300 permanent wells, transit boaters
are moored on the Little River and the Federal Wall as and when available.
How to Get Around:
Due to the many sights and attractions both in and around Windsor as well as the
proximity to Detroit, the best way to get around is by either personal or rental
car.
Taxes for Travellers
The provincial retail sales tax is 8%; on accommodations it's 5%. There is
an additional 7% national goods-and-services tax (GST).
TIP: Non-Canadian residents are entitled to claim a rebate of all GST
paid on accommodations and certain categories of goods purchases (see Canadian
Travel Information on this site).
Always save the original receipts from stores and hotels (not just credit-card
receipts), and be sure the name and address of the establishment is shown on the
receipt. Original receipts are not returned. |
