Detroit's
sister city of Windsor, Canada, is part of the region's
two-nation advantage. Just south of Detroit, Windsor is situated on an
international border and is an important travel route for North American by
rail, highway, air or waterway. Windsor is just
a short trip from downtown Detroit by way of the
Ambassador Bridge,
the longest international suspension bridge in the world, or the
Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, which leads into the heart of downtown Windsor.
Canada's southernmost destination, Windsor offers culture and historical
landmarks, groomed gardens and natural areas, gaming, international cuisine,
and year-round festivals.
Many
come to Windsor
to try their luck at the Casino Windsor. Here, gamers enjoy a total of 100,000
square feet of gaming excitement. There are approximately 3,000 slot machines
and more than 130 table games, including premium slot and table game areas. The
facility also boasts restaurants, bars, lounges, live entertainment, and a
21-floor hotel. Canada's
premier harness racing track is found at the Windsor Raceway. Open seven days a
week from noon to midnight, the racetrack features a combination of live and
simulcast wagering.
The Windsor, Essex County and Pelee
Island region are also
known for their local wineries, breweries and distilleries where tours provide
insight into the quality ales and spirits produced here. Wine tours take
visitors through the Lake Erie
North Shore
designated viticulture area. An ideal choice for corporate functions or client
entertaining, tours visit a variety of area wineries and include lunch. In the
heart of historical Walkerville, the Walkerville Brewing Company is a premium
micro-brewery and proud winner of the "Gold" Medal in the 2003
Canadian Brewing Awards. Free tours and tastings are available. Visitors may
also tour the Canadian
Club Brand
Heritage Center
to learn about Canadian Club Whiskey. The operation, which began in 1858,
offers tours that include a look at the original Executive Office
Building (built in 1894)
and the company's colorful history during the Prohibition era.
The
area's rich history includes the Underground Railroad, which lead fugitive U.S. slaves to freedom in Canada in the
early 1800s. The Sandwich First Baptist
Church in Windsor
was the first black church in the area, established by slaves who fled to Canada.
Designated a Historic Site in 1995, the church is available for tours by
appointment, as well as regular services.
From
the expansive vistas of one of the largest shopping malls in southern Ontario to whimsical shops and boutiques, visitors may
shop to their heart's content when visiting the Windsor area. Devonshire Mall, Windsor's largest
shopping center features more than 175 shops, services and restaurants. The
second largest enclosed shopping mall in Windsor,
the Tecumseh Mall offers more than 60 stores and services. For brand conscious
shoppers who like to save big, the Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets is Essex County's
only true factory outlet mall featuring brand names such as Adidas, Guess and
Tommy Hilfiger. Duty-free shopping is also available on both the Canadian and U.S. sides of
the Bridge and Tunnel.
Windsor has gained an international reputation for its abundance
of beautiful parkland. Miles of riverfront and acres of inland parks afford
spectacular views and relaxing strolls. One in particular, the Dieppe Gardens,
offer stunning vies of the Detroit Skyline. Just a few steps from downtown Windsor, the garden also extends to the Ambassador and Assumption Parks. Both run along the riverbank to
the Ambassador Bridge
and provide an excellent area from which to view and photograph the bridge and Detroit skyline. Located
at Assumption and Centennial Parks, the Odette
Sculpture Park
is an inviting place to take a stroll and along the riverfront and experience
its collection of works.
Border
Crossing Requirements
Since
9/11, the US-Canadian border has much stricter requirements for crossings.
However, if you have proper identification, the crossing between Detroit and Windsor
is usually very easy. To enter Canada
or the United States,
visitors must have proof of citizenship. Accepted identification can consist of
either a birth certificate along with government-issued picture ID (drivers
license) or a passport.
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