Windsor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Windsor
Windsor
Wolfville which includes a sunset
Point Pelee National Park which includes wetlands and a bridge

Tour the historic distillery of one of Canada’s most famous liquors and see Ontario’s largest casino in this Canadian-American border town.

Discover Windsor, the Canadian border town just across the Detroit River from Detroit’s city centre, known for its heritage architecture and fine whiskeys. Windsor has long been the go-to town for Americans seeking Canada’s laxer alcohol laws. During the Prohibition era, Windsor was a liquor-smuggling hub. Today, its club strip is filled with American 19- and 20-year-olds enjoying an early first drink. Beyond the city’s exciting nightlife, Windsor is a delightful historic town, home to numerous parks and an old town district based around one of Canada’s most famous distilleries.

Find Walkerville, a historic neighbourhood just south of the river that once was its own town. Walkerville is named after the American entrepreneur Hiram Walker, who founded a whisky distillery here in 1858 and proceeded to build a town around it. Stroll through this neighbourhood to find heritage buildings and Hiram Walker’s son’s lavish estate, Willistead Manor. Take a tour of the English-style country mansion in July and December.

While in Walkerville, don’t miss the Canadian Club Distillery, the whisky distillery that started it all. Learn about the whisky-distilling process on a tour and enjoy a whisky sample at the tour’s end.

Explore the Windsor riverfront, where you will find a line of grassy parks with views of the Detroit skyline. Rent a bike to ride the path along the river. Tour the Dieppe Gardens, a nicely landscaped flower garden filled with monuments to the Canadian military. The nearby Odette Sculpture Park features 31 contemporary sculptures, including a silver flying saucer and a bronze elephant.

To experience Windsor’s famed nightlife, visit Caesars Windsor, a waterfront casino just across the river from Detroit’s General Motors Company headquarters. This smoke-free casino has a 27-story luxury hotel and a 24-hour poker room.

To reach Windsor, fly into Detroit’s international airport and cross the Canadian-American border via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Windsor’s reputation may be wild, but it is one of Canada’s safest cities and offers plenty of family-friendly attractions.

Where to stay in Windsor

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Downtown Windsor

While visiting Downtown Windsor, you might make a stop by sights like Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Chrysler Theatre.

Downtown Windsor
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City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Chrysler Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
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Walkerville

If you're spending some time in Walkerville, Willistead Manor and Olde Walkerville Neighborhood are top sights worth seeing.

Walkerville
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Bridgeview

If you're spending some time in Bridgeview, Odette Sculpture Park Walking Trail Trailhead and Ray Battagello Riverwalk Trailhead are top sights worth seeing.

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Riverside

If you're spending some time in Riverside, Windsor Family Credit Union Centre and Lake Saint Clair are top sights worth seeing.

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South Central

Though South Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Caesars Casino.

South Central
Caesars Windsor

Caesars Windsor

4 out of 5
377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON
The price is ฿3,576 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,576
฿4,871 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,033 reviews)
"Ain’t have no microwave and the fridge was broke it wasn’t cold and the damn tv channels suck"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Caesars Windsor
Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel

2.5 out of 5
277 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, ON
The price is ฿3,836 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,836
฿4,594 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Windsor. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Limited fast food restaurants"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG

2.5 out of 5
33 Riverside Drive East, Windsor, ON
The price is ฿3,384 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,384
฿4,054 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,301 reviews)
"The room was clean and the breakfast was excellent. The employees were friendly and professional. We walked downtown and the Casino and had a great stay. Nice location for sure."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence & Conference Centre - Windsor

Residence & Conference Centre - Windsor

2 out of 5
3995 Geraedts Drive, Windsor, ON
Stay at this residence in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (391 reviews)
"very clean and spacious room ! much better than an average hotel ."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Residence & Conference Centre - Windsor
Windsor Manor

Windsor Manor

4 out of 5
672 Dougall Avenue, Windsor, ON
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and premium bedding. Popular attractions MGM Grand Detroit Casino and Comerica Park are located ...
Windsor Manor
GLOBALSTAY. Unique New Townhomes for 16 Guests. HOT TUB, BBQ

GLOBALSTAY. Unique New Townhomes for 16 Guests. HOT TUB, BBQ

4.5 out of 5
941 Walker Rd, Windsor, ON
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit ...
Take your own garbage?
"I cannot believe the policy they have regarding the garbage. They provide a kitchen then require you to take all your garbage when you leave. To me this is ridiculous and I will not be staying here again."

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2023

GLOBALSTAY. Unique New Townhomes for 16 Guests. HOT TUB, BBQ
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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