Windsor Off The Beaten Path

 
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Windsor

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Colasanti's Tropical Gardens

Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Windsor

 4 Reviews  February 20, 2005, when Jen, Ethan and Nettie drove up from Ohio to come and visit us, we took them to COLASANTI'S TROPICAL GARDENS . Along with many flowers, tropical and exotic plants. there were... 

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Thames River Lighthouse

Thames River Lighthouse, Windsor

 4 Reviews  This 200 years old Lighthouse located at the mouth of the Thames River at Lake St. Clair. 'The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority obtained the lighthouse in 1973 and has since moved the... 

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Fort Malden of Amherstburg

Fort Malden of Amherstburg, Windsor

 2 Reviews  The first post, known as Fort Amherstburg, was constructed in 1796 near the mouth of the Detroit River where it empties into Lake Erie. This post was the headquarters for the British forces in... 

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TECUMSEH CORN FEST

TECUMSEH CORN FEST, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  August 27 - 30, 2009Lacasse Park, Lacasse Blvd, Tecumseh, OntarioThis year's TECUMSEH CORN FEST runs from Thursday August 27 to Sunday August 30, in Tecumseh,... 

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LEAMINGTON - TOMATO CAPITAL OF CANADA

LEAMINGTON - TOMATO CAPITAL OF CANADA, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  Located on the shores of Lake Erie, LEAMINGTON has a large H. J. Heinz company factory and claims to be the "Tomato Capital of Canada" as it boasts acres of... 

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SHORES OF ERIE INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL

SHORES OF ERIE INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  September 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2008Amherstburg, Ontario on the beautiful waterfront grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site which is located at 100 Laird Ave.The... 

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LEAMINGTON TOMATO FESTIVAL

LEAMINGTON TOMATO FESTIVAL, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  Usually held the third weekend in August, the LEAMINGTON TOMATO FESTIVAL is fun for the whole family. Hans and I have attended many times. We love the drive... 

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LEAMINGTON ARTS CENTER

LEAMINGTON ARTS CENTER, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  Located in Uptown Leamington in a turn of the century public building, is the LEAMINGTON ARTS CENTER. Its main attraction is the grand first floor main gallery,... 

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HISTORIC ESSEX MURALS

HISTORIC ESSEX MURALS, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  Come visit beautiful downtown Essex and their outdoor gallery of HISTORIC MURALS. There are thirteen murals all together, depicting transportation, agricultural... 

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ESSEX RAILWAY STATION

ESSEX RAILWAY STATION, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  Built in 1887 of Michigan field stone, the ESSEX RAILWAY STATION has been fully restored to its natural beauty. The original ladies' waiting room is now a... 

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COLIO ESTATE WINES

COLIO ESTATE WINES, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  While taking KitKat ( Keida84 ) and Kristi ( Dabs ) on the Essex County Circle Tour, one of our stops was to visit the COLIO ESTATE WINES. It is housed in a... 

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BELLE RIVER

BELLE RIVER, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  Just a short ten minute drive from our home is the lovely community of BELLE RIVERwhich is located on the south shore of Lake St. Clair, within the township of... 

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Miles of Riverwalk

Miles of Riverwalk, Windsor

 staindesign Says:  Windsor has a very beautiful river walk, i believe it is the best thing in Windsor. It is so peaceful and there are so many people out walking, riding bikes,... 

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PELEE ISLAND WINERY TOUR

PELEE ISLAND WINERY TOUR, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  PELEE ISLANDNaturally endowed with ideal soil and climate conditions for growing grapes, Pelee Island was home to Canada's first estate winery, Vin Villa,... 

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Sooters photoshop

Sooters photoshop, Windsor

 kris-t Says:  Pretty expensive, but some works are not bad. 20 Wedding pictures cost as minimun 1500 CAD ! portret - small 60 CAD + 15% taxes, medium - 135 CAD +15% taxes...... 

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POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK

POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK, Windsor

 LoriPori Says:  Located only one hour from the Windsor/Detroit border, near Leamington, POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK has more rare and endangered plants and animals than anywhere... 

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Malden Park

Malden Park, Windsor

 windsorgirl Says:  Who says Essex County is flat? There happens to be one very large hill located in Windsor from which you can get a panoramic view of the Detroit skyline from... 

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Interesting Architecture

Interesting Architecture, Windsor

 windsorgirl Says:  I always appreciate interesting architecture. Unfortunately, in a country as young as Canada, we don't have many buildings that compare with the ornate palaces... 

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The Detroit Institute of Arts

The Detroit Institute of Arts, Windsor

 windsorgirl Says:  I was surprised that the Detroit Institute of Arts is located in such a beautiful old building right in the heart of downtown Detroit. It is very close to the... 

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St.Angela Merici Church

St.Angela Merici Church, Windsor

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Top 3 Hotels in Windsor

Caesars Windsor

 1 Review and 263 Opinions  We always enjoy the Caesars Windsor Hotel and their Casino. We go several times a year often as... 

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Holiday Inn Select Windsor

 2 Reviews and 60 Opinions  I thought the exterior of the hotel was nice and the inside was as well. The decor was a lil... 

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Holiday Inn Windsor Downtown

 2 Reviews and 66 Opinions  Great customer service we just spent 2 nights and had to just step into the street to have a great... 

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WINDSOR - MY HOME TOWN

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  I was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. I went to grade school, high school, was married, raised our children --- all in Windsor. Though we now live just outside of Windsor city limits, near the... 

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Windsor

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 Windsor the southernmost city in Canada, lies at the western end of the heavily-populated Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. It lies across the Detroit River and Lake St Clair from Detroit, Michigan, to...... 

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There's no Place Like Home

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 I live in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and although I admit that it is not the most picturesque part of Canada, it is my home and that of my friends and family. And, no matter where I've been travelling,... 

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Windsor and Essex County, Ontario

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 We have made two visits to Windsor in the past year, and enjoyed both of them thoroughly. Our first Windsor adventure was over the long 4th of July weekend in 2003. On that trip we took a circle... 

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Hiram Walker.'s Canadian Club Distillery.

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  This youngster is Giovanni , and Giovanni was in a group of 14 VT 'ers who visited this beautiful building to learn about the Hiram Walker Family ,the family had a very strong presents in East... 

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