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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (85) The Ambassador Bridge, which links Windsor with Detroit, is the busiest crossing between the two countries
The Ambassador Bridge is a privately-owned suspension bridge which connects Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, with Windsor, Ontario, in Canada. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel also connects these two cities.
The bridge, over the Detroit River, had the largest central span in the world when it was completed in 1929 - 1,850 foot (564 m). The total bridge length is 7,500 feet (2,286 m). The roadway rises 152 feet (46 m) above the Detroit River. It is the busiest international border crossing in North America in terms of trade volume: more than 25% of all merchandise trade between the United States and Canada crosses the bridge. Leave a Comment
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The Detroit River is about 51 km (32 miles) long and 1 to 4 km (0.5 to 2.5 miles) wide in the Great Lakes system. The name comes from French Rivière du Détroit, i.e. "River of the Strait". The name is a reference to the fact that the river connects Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie. However, it is not a strait by definition. The boundary between Canada and the United States of America passes through the river lengthwise. Its elevation is 175 meters (579 feet) above sea level. Leave a Comment
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Located in the Greater Drouillard Area Ford City Discovery Centre and business district boasts 36 murals on twenty sites depicting both important and interesting past events as well as to the works of people who have dedicated themselves to this community. Visit the Ford City Parkette on Whelpton where the unique "Generations" sculpture is located. All works of art have been produced by local Windsor artists. Leave a Comment Address: 1012 Drouillard RoadPhone: (519) 254-4055Directions: Greater Drouillard AreaWebsite: fordcitydiscovery@bellnet.ca
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If you enjoy fine whisky then you will be familiar with Canadian Club Whisky. Ironically, CC was the brainchild of an American named Hiram Walker.
The distillery has been a landmark on Windsor's waterfront since 1854 when Hiram, a successful grocer from Detroit decided to branch out into the profitable whisky distilling business and he found cheap land across the river. His product was of excellent quality and he became very wealthy, buying up more and more real estate, growing his own grain, raising livestock which were fed leftovers from the distillery, also building housing for his workers, schools, a church and railway. He, in fact built an entire community around his distilling business and it was incorporated as the town of Walkerville in 1890.
The Walker heirs sold their interest in the business in 1926. It was then that sales really took off, as CC was transported illegally across the river during prohibition by the likes of Al Capone and his Purple Gang.
Today CC is sold legally in 151 countries around the world. Leave a Comment
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Pride of Windsor Cruises, Windsor's only cruise ship company, operates May to October. Dining, sightseeing cruises along the Detroit River and private charters are available aboard the Aurora Borealis. The perfect venue for celebrating those special occasions .
2004 Prices
$10.00 for adults
$5.00 for children under five
Dining Cruises
Brunch/Lunch $34.95
Dinner Dance $59.95 Leave a Comment Address: Dieppe Gardens at the foot of Ouellette AvenuePhone: (519)971-7797Website: pwcm@sympatico.ca Other Contact: 1-800-7062607
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The Canadian Club Brand Center features an incredible art collection. The center offers tours daily 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. April to December and Fri.Sat.Sun. 11a.m. to 6p.m. January to March. Admission for 19 -64 yrs is $8.00 CDN $5.00 U.S. 65yrsplus is $6.00 CDN $4.00 U.S. 18 yrs or less free with adult accompaniment. The tour lasts about an hour and takes you through the beautifully preserved offices and ends with a whiskey tasting at the C.C. Bistro. Leave a Comment Address: 2072 Riverside Drive EastPhone: (519) 561-5499Directions: On Riverside Drive, west of Walker Road.Website: canadianclubtours @adsw.com Other Contact: Toll free 1-800-447-2609 ext.499
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Located in Dieppe Gardens near the riverfront, there is a monument dedicated to the men who risked or lost their lives in the Merchant Marines while serving during World War II. My father was one of those men who risked their life many times over, serving on various merchant ships. Here's to you Dad. Leave a Comment Address: Dieppe Gardens on the Riverfront
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A magnificent Edwardian mansion, WILLISTEAD MANOR was designed by renowned Detroit architect Albert Kahn and is celebrating its centennial in 2006. Situated on a 15-acre estate, it was built in 1904-1906 for Edward Chandler Walker, the second son of distiller Hiram Walker. This elegant building features half-timber construction, rustic stone, ornately carved wood and a tile roof. Leave a Comment Address: 1899 Niagara StreetPhone: (519) 253-2365
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Located in downtown Windsor on the banks of the Detroit River, CAESARS WINDSOR offers 24 hours of gaming action. With over 80 table games and 3,000 slot machines, you'll always be able to find your favourite game. My favourite is the triple play poker machine.
A $400-million expansion project finished June 2008. Besides the Colloseum entertainment Centre, a 100,000 convention centre and another hotel tower were added.
The Collosseum at Caesars Windsor is a 5,000 seat venue making it the largest of its kind within all of the Harrah's properties. With State-of-the-art sound and lighting, the Colosseum now fetures some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Since May 31, 2006 Windsor's Casino became one of the few smoke-free commercial casinos in North America. Leave a Comment Address: 377 Riverside Drive EastPhone: (519)258-7878Directions: Windsor downtown riverfront , three blocks east of Ouellette Avenue.Website: www.caesarswindsor.com Other Contact: 1-800-991-7777
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The GANATCHIO TRAIL is a wonderful way to spend your afternoon, either walking, jogging, roller-blading or just people watching. It starts in the Little River area and winds its way along Riverside Drive, past Sandpoint Beach and all the way to the town of Tecumseh.
Once a narrow strip of swampland stretching eight kilometres, the trail was once a route of streetcars connecting East Windsor with Tecumseh. Named for the native name for Lake St. Clair, the Ganatchio Trail has lured residents into healthy exercise for nearly 25 years. The property was acquired in 1979 and underwent a huge transformation in 1983. Fill which was removed during the dredging of the Detroit River for the construction of Lakeview Park Marina, was hauled to the trail site and the swamp steadily disappeared as the trail emerged. A path through the Little River Corridor, guides people to the 200 acres of naturalized parkland and its landscape of Carolinian trees, ponds and meadows. Leave a Comment Address: Along Riverside Drive EastDirections: Little River all the way to the town of Tecumseh
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