Summer is beginning to wind down but there’s still lots to do while still staying close to home. If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that there is plenty to do and see around Windsor and Essex County. We’ve put together a list of ideas for that ultimate staycation bucket list.

 

Rent a Bicycle at Point Pelee National Park

Bicycle rentals are now available at Northwest Beach or by reserving bikes in advance. Make it a day by spending time on the beach and then taking a ride down to the point.

 

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Sunset Paddle with Urban Surf Co

Enjoy the sunset on Lake St. Clair with Urban Surf Co.

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Canoe along River Canard

The River Canard Canoe Co has canoe, kayak or SUP rentals are available and also offer multi-person rowing adventures, moonlight floats, a portaging excursion.

 

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Wine Trail Ride Cycling Tour

The Wine Trail Ride Cycling Tour has become a popular activity for locals and those visiting our region. Visit 4 wineries with food and tastings along the way.

 

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Windsor International Film Festival Drive In Movies

From August 28 – September 12, 2020 Festival Plaza will be transformed into an outdoor movie drive in. WIFF Under the Stars has multiple showings and matinees that are suitable for all age categories.

 

Downtown Windsor Farmers Market on Saturdays

Spend a Saturday morning at the Downtown Windsor Farmers Market.

 

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Explore the Ojibway Prairie Complex

The complex includes Ojibway Park, Black Oak Heritage Park, Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park, Spring Garden Natural Area and the Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve and is home to many endangered species.

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Spend an Evening at Coventry Gardens

Grab an ice cream at Coventry Gardens and spend the evening watching the lights at the Peace Fountain. The Charlie Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain is the only international floating fountain in the world, can propel water 70 feet into the air and displays a colourful light show at night.

 

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Paddle along Lake Erie

Rent a kayak or SUP at Pelee Wings and enjoy paddling along the Lake Erie coastline. Pelee Wings will even drive into Point Pelee National Park or Hillman Marsh to drop off the rentals.

 

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Visit Local Farm Meleg’s Orchards 

Fresh berries and other fruits, fresh crispy beans & corn, donuts and more are available at farm store at Meleg’s Lakeview Orchards.

 

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Visit a Gallery Without Walls

World renown artists and sculptures all located in the Windsor Sculpture Garden. Download the self guided tour of the Windsor Sculpture Garden and learn about each of the sculptures.

 

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Urban Art Tour

Explore Windsor’s dynamic urban art scene on a new bicycle tour by WindsorEats. The Urban Gallery bike tour will take you through the streets and alleys of Windsor and share the many ways artists used the urban landscape as their canvas. You’ll even create your own masterpiece with The Art Lab as they guide you through your own splatter art session.

 

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Eat Your Way Through the Ultimate Ice Cream List

We all have different goals in life. Eating your way through Windsor Essex’s ice cream parlours is one of ours. We’ve made it easy for you! Work your way through and check off as many items off our Ultimate Guide to Ice Cream and Frozen Treats in Windsor Essex.

 

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With all these activities we ask that you please practice social distancing of 6ft from those not within your social bubbles.