WINDSOR GUIDE TO NEIGHBOURHOODS & PRICING ABOUT WINDSOR Windsor is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, on the south bank of the Detroit River directly across from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Located in Essex County, it is the southernmost city WINDSOR in Canada and marks the southwestern end of the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. The city's population is an estimated 336,082 as of 2020, Located in Essex County making it the third-most populated city in Southernmost City in Canada Southwestern Ontario, after London and Kitchener. South Bank of Detroit River The Detroit–Windsor urban area is North America's most populous trans-border conurbation, and the Ambassador Bridge border crossing is the busiest commercial crossing on the Canada–United States border. Windsor's French-Canadian heritage is reflected in French street names such as Ouellette, Pelissier, François, Pierre, Langlois, Marentette, and Lauzon. The current street system (a grid with elongated blocks) reflects the Canadien method of agricultural land division, where the farms were long and narrow, fronting along the river. Today, the north–south street name often shows the name of the family that farmed the land where the street is today. The street system of outlying areas is consistent with the British system for granting land concessions. There is a large French-speaking minority in Windsor and the surrounding area, particularly in the Lakeshore, Tecumseh and LaSalle areas.Sandwich, Ford City and Walkerville were separate legal entities (towns) until 1935. WINCITY REAL ESTATE TEAM I www.wincityre.com I +1 (519) 279-6550 ABOUT US AT WINCITY REAL ESTATE TEAM, WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE TO ALL OF OUR CLIENTS. WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE EMPOWER YOU FULLY, SO THAT YOU ARE EQUIPPED WITH ALL THE KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED TO MAKE THE BEST DECISION FOR YOU. 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SourceOf the five safest communities in Canada, four of them are in the Windsor Metropolitan Area (Amherstburg, LaSalle, Tecumseh, and Lakeshore)Windsor-Essex is a great place for outdoor lovers, sports fans, festival goers, and everyone in between. Lakefront living, award-winning wineries, golf courses to challenge every level of player, farmers’ markets, a temperate climate and festivals almost every weekend are just a few of the many advantages of living and playing in Windsor-Essex. Surrounded by lakes, the region is a boater and fishing aficionado’s paradise. Its golf options range from short par-three course to championship layouts. The region has built a reputation as a two- nation destination with even more cultural, entertainment and sporting events located across the Windsor-Detroit border. There are food and wine events and music festivals throughout the balmy extended summer months across the entire region. Windsor-Essex offers a one-of-a-kind foodie experience by being one of the most diversified cities in Canada which allows us to enjoy culinary delights from around the world — from Little Italy to Chinatown to Little Vietnam — we have it all from Middle Eastern shish tawook or local craft beer and everything in between. WINCIT Y REAL ESTATE TEAM I www.wincityre.com I +1 (519) 279-6550 Residents of the Windsor-Essex Region enjoy an excellent quality of life as is illustrated by the following factors: • Temperate climate (800 KM south of Vancouver, BC) • 160 KM of shoreline • Small city lifestyle, big city amenities • Culturally diversified community (100 languages spoken) • Low crime rates. The Towns of LaSalle, Amherstburg and Kingsville are among the top 10 safest communities in Canada (Statistics Canada) • Connected to the world • International, cosmopolitan; reputation as a two- nation destination • Award-winning wine country • One of the most competitive regions in Canada for new home values • Low commute times when travelling around the Region WINCIT Y REAL ESTATE TEAM I www.wincityre.com I +1 (519) 279-6550 CLIMATE As the southernmost region in Ontario (sharing the same latitude as Northern California), Windsor-Essex enjoys the warmest climate in all of Ontario. Windsor-Essex enjoys seven months of short-sleeve weather with the average temperature reaching above 10°C (50°F) 223 days of the year. The region enjoys four distinct seasons, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the great outdoors with such activities as swimming, kayaking, scuba diving, pond hockey, cross country skiing, hiking on trails, and bird watching. This temperate climate provides one of the longest growing seasons in Canada, extending from April to October. Source CLIMATE CHANGE The City of Windsor’s efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate have been recognized by an international body with an A grade, the highest achievable. The rating is based on the city’s response to a questionnaire from the CDP completed in August Windsor was one of only 88 cities worldwide to achieve an A grade, while the average score for North American cities was C WINCIT Y REAL ESTATE TEAM I www.wincityre.com I +1 (519) 279-6550 FUN FACTS Windsor is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, on the south bank of the Detroit River directly across from Detroit, Michigan, United States. PIZZA Located in Essex County, it is the southernmost city in Canada and marks the southwestern end of the Windsor Pizza prides itself with a Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. The city's simple and winning pizza. Popular population is an estimated 336,082 as of 2020, pizzerias that top this list are making it the third-most populated city in Armando’s, Arcata, Antonio’s, Southwestern Ontario, after London and Kitchener. Sam’s and Franco’s. The Detroit–Windsor urban area is North America's most populous trans-border conurbation, and the Ambassador Bridge border crossing is the busiest commercial crossing on the Canada–United States border. Windsor's French-Canadian heritage is reflected in French street names such as Ouellette, Pelissier, François, Pierre, Langlois, Marentette, and Lauzon. The current street system (a grid with elongated blocks) reflects the Canadien method of agricultural land division, where the farms were long and narrow, fronting along the river. Today, the north–south street name often shows the name of the family that farmed the land where the street is today. The street system of outlying areas is consistent with the British system for granting land concessions. There is a large French-speaking minority in Windsor and the surrounding area, particularly in the Lakeshore, Tecumseh and LaSalle areas.Sandwich, Ford City and Walkerville were separate legal entities (towns) until 1935. WINCIT Y REAL ESTATE TEAM I www.wincityre.com I +1 (519) 279-6550 BORDER CITY Windsor and Detroit are connected both with a bridge, The Ambassador Bridge as well as with a tunnel but also through shared programs and festivals. The International Freedom Festival celebrated the National Days of both Canada and the United States of America. This festival is between Canada Day and Independence Day and boasts one of the world’s largest fireworks displays over the Detroit River. The event brings in almost 1 million people together on both sides of the border. The Algonquin is the only international local history society. It was founded in 1934 and is still active. The volunteer based organization focuses on the heritage of Detroit and Windsor. Regular meetings alternation between the two cities. The Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon has a route that crosses the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit- Windsor Tunnel, travelling through both downtown Detroit and downtown Windsor. This run has many repeat participants, in particular 4 participants from the ages of 61-70 have raced in all 35 past events! Finally, the Media City Film Festival is another international collaboration between the two countries since 1994. This festival spans five days with performances, screenings, exhibitions and artist’s discussion panels.