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Welcome to Windsor-Essex County ... Where There's Plenty To Welcome to Windsor-Essex County ... where there’s plenty to do! IN A NUTSHELL ~ We’re SOUTH of Detroit, Michigan, USA... on the same latitude as Northern California ... surrounded by water on three sides ... flat as a pancake from glacial action and frequently played host to gangster Al Capone. What else makes us unique? Sights related to ‘Underground Railroad’ history (when fugitive slaves fled from the U.S. to Canada) and the War of 1812, the country’s largest stands of Carolinian woodland (home to species such as Kentucky Coffee Tree, Giant Tiger Swallowtail and Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus), Tallgrass Prairie (home to over 100 of Ontario’s rare plant species), Canada’s southernmost point, ‘birding’ hotspots which annually attract ornithologists from around the globe, wineries and vineyards which dot the rich agricultural landscape, and a rum running past which has given way to burgeoning craft-brewing and distilling operations. Nice scenic drive ‘round’ Essex County: From Windsor south on County Rd.20 through the historic town of Amherstburg, following the lakefront route through towns of Harrow, Kingsville and finally Leamington (non-stop driving time from Windsor via this route to Leamington, approximately 1.5 hours.) The ‘direct’/faster route faster route to Kingsville or Leamington is Hwy.#3 ‘cross County’ from Windsor. TOURISM INFO: TWEPI (Tourism Windsor Essex & Pelee Island)’s website provides full information on the wide range of historic, cultural, manmade and natural attractions in our area. (You’ll find their Visitor Guide in your delegate bag.) www.visitwindsoressex.com visitwindsoressex.com/outdoor-adventure/ visitwindsoressex.com/arts-culture/ As well, there are several helpful ‘tourism offices’ located near the conference venue: TWEPI’s main office, open Mon–Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM is located just a few blocks west of Caesars: 333 Riverside Dr. West, Ste 103 Phone: 519-255-6530 TWEPI’s kiosk in Caesars hotel lobby Open Tues-Sundays in June 10AM-7PM. ONTARIO TRAVEL INFO www.ontariotravel.net/en/explore/southwest-ontario Provides both local and Ontario-wide information, open 7days/week! A short walk from Caesars, corner of Park Street and Goyeau Streets... Phone: 519-973-1338 June 1-22nd : Sunday-Thursday 0830-6pm; Fri/Sat 0800-8pm *NB: SPECIAL EVENT: Morning of Wed, June 7 kicks off ‘Tourism Week’, showcasing not only Windsor- Essex, but tourism experts from other areas of the province will be on hand. In addition to our conference venue, Windsor’s Downtown is home to:- Adventure Bay Waterpark Chimczuk Museum Windsor River Cruises Art Gallery of Windsor Francois Baby House Dieppe Gardens and the Riverfront Trail Rogues Gallery Comics (children’s playgrounds are located both east and west of downtown on the riverfront) Hungry? Not simply a food and drink ‘guide’ WindsorEats.com is your food and drink companion for our region, highlighting locally owned and operated restaurants, wineries, farms and culinary businesses, offering award-winning tours (via bicycle or foot) ... Downtown Windsor eats/cafes (all ‘kid friendly’ ... even BIG kids!):- Bubi’s Awesome Eats The Coffee Exchange Pause Cafe (homemade ice cream!) Mazaar Frenchy’s Poutinery Marathon Ethiopian A Dog’s Breakfast Terra Cotta The Loose Goose The Manchester Shawarma Palace (276 Ouellette) Earth Eatery Snak Bar BQ Bread Meats Bread Shopping in Windsor Lots of interesting shops dotted here and there throughout Windsor, but the Walkerville area in particular offers a variety of unique retailers (thrift, vintage, artisan), cafes and eateries all in a pleasant relaxed residential area of the City. (This area being featured in Sunday’s Alternate Event. *NB June 3-4, Walkerville is home to the annual ‘must see’ ‘shopping’ event (especially if it isn’t raining :-)... Art in the Park June 3-4, on grounds of Willistead Manor in Walkerville area of Windsor (5 minutes from conference centre.) Great arts and crafts event features over 275 artists and artisans from around Ontario, Quebec and the state of Michigan who have come to display and retail their wares. Activities for the kids, food court, music, all on the grounds of this historic manor, built in 1906 by Edward Chandler Walker, son of the distiller Hiram Walker. Step back in time as you tour Willistead Manor and marvel in its original beauty, décor and craftsmanship. Special FUN for the youngsters as well!! Windsor Crossings Outlet Mall -outlet shopping mall located within Windsor. http://windsorcrossing.com/directory.php Outdoor shopping plaza located 10-15 minutes from the conference hotel. Windsor Devonshire Mall http://devonshiremall.com/ Large indoor shopping area located about 10 minutes from the conference hotel ~~~ Things to do in particular, for those of you travelling with YOUNGSTERS... here are a few places where they can burn off some energy! (A bit of info is provided below, in case you find yourself without an internet connection whilst travelling.) Adventure Bay Family Water Park (downtown Windsor) gives you over 35,000 square feet of wild water adventures for guests of all ages. Five waterslides including the Python, Whizzard, and Master Blaster water rollercoaster! FlowRider surf simulator; Wave Pool with zero-depth entry; Activity Pool; Lazy River; Tot Loch water slides; Splash Zone with slides and GIANT water tipping bucket; Interactive water play features including bubbling jets and geysers, aqua-cannons, tipping cones, and mini bungee swings (Adventure Bay is located directly across from Windsor’s Art Gallery and Chimczuk Museum. *The Museum is part of the Conference Sunday alternate activity!) Windsor River Cruises (docks in Downtown Windsor) A river cruise is part of the scheduled Sunday program for those who are interested, and are not golfing. Ojibway Nature Centre (10 minutes from downtown.) Nature Centre is open seven days a week. No charge for admission and the building is accessible to those with disabilities. Inside, one finds informative and interesting displays on the ecology of the Ojibway Prairie Complex. A live exhibit area with Eastern Foxsnake and Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is always a crowd favourite. A wall of windows provides an excellent view of the forest. Brochures on the birds, mammals, herps, butterflies, trees and wildflowers of Ojibway as well as trail guides, maps and other informative handouts are available. Sale items include a wide selection of wild bird seed, feeders, field guides, posters, wildflower seed and children's items. Enjoy a short nature trail, and interactive children’s exhibits in the Centre. Sandpoint Beach. (15-20 minutes from conference centre.) This five-acre site is easily the most popular beach in the city. During the hottest months of the year, the sandy site is a veritable magnet, attracting both dedicated sun worshippers and those seeking refuge from the sweltering urban heat. Most people consider Sandpoint, Ganatchio Park and Stop 26 Beach as one facility, simply known as "the beach", but it is important to know that only at Sandpoint is a supervised swimming area. Riverfront sand beach with lifeguard during the summer Amenities: Beach Volleyball, Concession, Play Unit, Washroom. Don’t forget to go to ‘Stop 26’ for ICE CREAM across the way. Canoe, kayak and stand up paddleboards available for rental. *SWIMMERS*: Unsettled weather conditions can make for higher than normal bacterial counts in local waterways. Check water quality for swimming at https://www.wechu.org/your-environment/beaches-pools-and- spas/beaches or call the hotline at 519-258-2146 ext. 426 Peche Island Detroit River, accessible only by boat. **Rent canoe/kayak at Sandpoint Beach and paddle across to your own new little oasis. Peche Island, a 100-acre island was purchased by Hiram Walker in 1883. Walker used the island for a summer place, and his buildings included a stable, large home, greenhouse, and icehouse. The property was sold in 1907. The City of Windsor acquired the land from the Province of Ontario in 1999. It is now a naturalized island park with walking trails and docking facilities, accessible by boat. Amenities: Picnic Tables; Washroom Bicycle Rentals City Cyclery: Located about 20 minute walk east of the conference centre, Walkerville. $10/hour, $30/day. Courtesy Bicycle: Located about 30 minute walk west of the conference centre, Sandwich Towne. (*Riverfront paved recreational path stretches in either direction from downtown Windsor.) Zap Zone Fun Centre- (Ambassador Drive location 10 minutes from Conference Hotel) Laser tag, go-karts, batting cages, arcade. Especially good on a rainy day! (Nearby place for light lunch/snack/refreshments: Anchor Coffee House M-F 8AM-4PM, Sat 10AM-4PM.) Also nearby is Malden Park, featuring trails (paved, gravel, dirt) for walking, running, cycling... as well as A HILL!! Admittedly... the hill is manmade :-) Next to Windsor Airport (almost 20 minutes from downtown)... have fun at Warp Drive Go-Karts , on one of the largest concrete go-kart tracks in Canada. In June they open from 4pm weekdays, and 11am weekends, AND they are located right next to the Canadian Historic Aircraft Museum! CHAM are open Tues-Sat, 10AM-3PM, with Visitor Tours running Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only (on the hour.) Silver Tee Golf & Virtual Gaming Centre (15+ minutes from downtown) ... fun-filled destination for families and people of all ages and abilities! Multi-sport simulators offer over 80 golf courses, hockey, zombie dodgeball, soccer, baseball, football, carnival games and more. Golf practice facility for beginners and avid golfers. Beyond Windsor... Driving in the County... stop in for a ‘taste’ of yesteryear at the Dairy Freez in Northridge. Can’t beat it for a taste of the ‘Essex County summer’! Purveyors of ice cream, frozen yoghurt, and hamburgers ‘n fries since 1954. AND if you're lucky enough to get a spot in the main front parking lot, all you have to do is keep your lights on and a carhop will come and take your order!! (There’s also a picnic area out back.) Located at 368 County Rd 34 - between Essex and Cottam.
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