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Windsor
ℹ️Practical info — Windsor
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- The Detroit riverfront features the best views of the US skyline, especially at sunset.
- Check the border crossing wait times online if you plan to visit Detroit via the tunnel or bridge.
- While USD is often accepted, it's best to pay in CAD to avoid poor exchange rates.
- Rent a bike to explore the 8-kilometer Riverfront Trail.
🍽 Food
Windsor-style pizza features shredded pepperoni and local cheese. Try it at a traditional neighborhood pizzeria.
Join a tour at a local distillery in the Walkerville area to taste historically significant Canadian whisky.
Windsor has a spirited Middle Eastern food scene; grab an authentic shawarma on Wyandotte Street.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Stroll through the historic Walkerville district for vintage shops, local boutiques, and artisanal goods.
Visit the downtown farmers' market on weekends for fresh Essex County produce and crafts.
A beautiful sunken garden with hundreds of rose bushes, first-rate for a quiet afternoon stroll.
A network of nature reserves offering peaceful walking trails through rare tallgrass prairie.
Home to the impressive Peace Fountain floating in the river, this park is a relaxing spot away from the core.
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Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada, located in Southwestern Ontario on the south bank of the Detroit River, directly across from Detroit, Michigan. Established in 1749 as a French agricultural settlement, it remains the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in Canada west of Montreal. During the early 20th century, the city evolved into the primary hub for the Canadian automotive industry, earning it the title of the "Automotive Capital of Canada." Windsor is a critical gateway for international trade, with the Ambassador Bridge handling approximately one-quarter of all trade between Canada and the United States. Historically, the area was a significant site during the War of 1812 and later served as a major terminal on the Underground Railroad for African Americans seeking freedom. Modern Windsor is a diverse multicultural community with an economy supported by manufacturing, tourism through the Caesars Windsor casino, and higher education via the University of Windsor. Its geographic position provides a relatively mild climate compared to the rest of the country, supporting a robust wine industry in the surrounding Essex County. Windsor Castle remained an active royal residence in 2024-25 as King Charles III continued treatment for a cancer diagnosis announced in February 2024, gradually resuming public engagements through the year. Public access to State Apartments was adjusted accordingly.
- Location: Canada
- Top sights: Art Gallery of Windsor · Windsor City Hall · Willistead Manor
- Nearby: Sarnia (71 km)
- Population: ~229.660 (2025)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -5 | -4 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 4 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 52 | 52 | 56 | 77 | 97 | 84 | 85 | 82 | 74 | 72 | 62 | 55 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded in 1749 as the settlement of Petite Côte.
- Southernmost city in Canada at 42 degrees North latitude.
- Home to the University of Windsor, established in 1963.
- The Ambassador Bridge was opened to traffic in 1929.
- Canadian headquarters of Stellantis (formerly Chrysler).
- Significant terminal on the Underground Railroad in the 1800s.
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Sights in the town Windsor (19)
Belle Isle Nature Center
Belle Isle Nature Center is a zoo in windsor-cities-v2, good for families and children.
Belle Isle Aquarium
Belle Isle Aquarium in Windsor, a public aquarium on Belle Isle.
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