We can’t wait to welcome you to Windsor September 30th through October 2nd for the OYAP Recruiters Conference!
There is so much to do in Windsor during your stay! Check out details below – guides, info sheets, events and more.
Make your stay in Windsor longer by booking an extra night – take in a show, check out our attractions, or book a buyable experience to experience more in Windsor at your event!
CHECK OUT OUR VISITOR GUIDE
Check out our Official Visitor Guide by clicking here – packed with info and tips on the best things to see & do when you plan your trip. It’s your #1 resource when you’re planning a trip to Windsor – featuring itineraries, must-do lists, partner listings and more.
You can also request a print version to be mailed directly to you.
WE’RE EASY TO GET TO!
By plane, train, or automobile, we’re easy to get to!
Windsor International Airport Your Quick Gateway (YQG), is conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Windsor. The airport offers frequent service to and from Toronto in under an hour with Porter Airlines, Air Canada Jazz, and seasonally with WestJet. Upon arrival, transportation to and from the airport is easy with major rental car, taxi and public transit just steps from the luggage terminal. For more details visit yqg.ca
With trains operating 4 times daily between Windsor and Toronto, riders can sit back and relax (with wifi) and travel with comfort and ease. VIA Rail provides intercity passengers with fast, convenient and affordable service, downtown-to-downtown between Canada’s largest business centres. Upon arriving at the Windsor Via Rail terminal, you will find yourself steps away from the Walkerville district and walking distance to exceptional food, drink and entertainment. The station is centrally located and an easy transfer to a taxi or car service will get you to where you need to be!
Looking to be on your own schedule or have the flexibility to explore more than one Windsor Essex neighbourhoods or towns? A short four hour drive down the 401 will have you here in no time. Windsor Essex boasts plenty of free or low cost parking options for you once you are here so having your vehicle will certainly not impede on your budget while offering you the freedom to explore everything from authentic cuisine in Leamington and perfectly instagrammable coffee shops in Amherstburg, to the EPIC Wine Route and the Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail and everything in between!
Your Host Hotel – Caesars Windsor
Enjoy luxury at its finest during your stay at Caesars Windsor!
Caesars Windsor makes it easy – drop your keys and you have everything under one roof!
- 5 dining options
- 5 lounges & bars
- pool & fitness centre
- complimentary parking & valet parking options
- Entertainment options inside The Colosseum and Cosmo’s Lounge
- Just steps from downtown Windsor and the Windsor waterfront
Click hear to learn more about Ceasars Windsor and book your room today!
MORE VALUE FOR YOUR DOLLAR
We have some great value added ways to make your trip affordable. Check out some of the options below by clicking the icons, including:
- A Flight Log tasting passport which will guide you to 13 breweries, cideries and distilleries in Windsor Essex. If you purchase a 7 day passport it will give you a tasting at 9 stops of your choice for $40 – which would normally cost approximately $90!
- An EPIC Wineries Digital Tasting Pass which will guide you to 12 of our wineries in the Lake Erie North Shore wine region. If you purchase a pass it will give you a tasting at 6 stops of your choice for $50 – which would normally cost approximately $90!
- Check out our Dining Offers page for specials, discounts and more at select restaurants in the Windsor and Essex County
WHAT’S GOING ON
Check out some of the awesome events that are happening while you’ll be in Windsor – and plan to explore more while you’re here!
AWESOME EVENTS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US
Sometimes the best way to learn about what is happening is from people that have already visited! Check out our blogs and reels from people that have visited Windsor before – telling authentic stories of our region and what makes us the perfect road trip or weekend escape! You can use their blogs and reels to help craft your own itinerary, or use our Official Visitor Guide for more trip inspiration.
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EXTEND YOUR STAY
Check out our recommendations for great things to see & do pre and post conference – or during your down time on a conference night.
DOWNTOWN DINING GUIDE
Check out our downtown dining guide – recommendations for great places to eat and drink just steps from Caesars Windsor.
BUYABLE EXPERIENCES
Go immersive when you visit. Get hands on and purchase an experience – on the water fun, arts & crafts, food and drink and more. Check out your options today.
TASTING PASSES
Purchase a tasting pass and get exclusive offers!
- Barrels Bottles & Brews Flight Log – tasting passes starting at $25 giving you options to taste our craft breweries, cideries and distilleries. Details at visitwindsoressex.com/beer.
- EPIC Wineries Tasting Pass – get a wine flight tasting at 6 wineries for $50. Details at visitwindsoressex.com/wine.
Use this as a checklist of what to do when you plan your next road trip!
12. HEAD TO THE TIP OF CANADA
You can literally walk out to the mainland point of Canada at Point Pelee National Park! Plan your trip to explore beaches, one of the most diverse eco-systems for plants and animals in Canada, and hike to the tip for a truly unforgettable and unrivaled Instagram experience in all of North America! Bonus tip: plan a trip during one of the dark sky night events when a new moon arrives and see the moon and stars from the park – open late for extra viewing pleasure each Dark Sky Night date.
11. VISIT WILLISTED MANOR
Walls made from whisky! Built originally in 1904 by Hiram Walker for his son, take a tour of Willistead Manor and the park surrounding it to learn more about the history of Walkerville and Hiram Walker. Tip: come during the Christmas Season to view the manor decked out in thousands of Christmas decorations to get you into the holiday spirit.
10. MAKE A SPLASH AT ADVENTURE BAY FAMILY WATER PARK
The largest waterpark in Southern Ontario and located no more than 4 blocks from all of our downtown hotels, it’s the perfect stop for the family. Don’t forget to buy a pass on the Flowrider – your chance to surf indoors, and 1-of-8 in Canada.
9. GRAB A SLICE OF CANADA’S BEST PIZZA
Pizza is a BIG deal in Windsor – and you MUST grab a slice when you visit. And we’re not lying: we won best in Canada and best in the world! Try it for yourself at one our our local spots and see our preferred list at www.windsorpizzaclub.ca and learn about what makes Windsor-style so unique. In crust we trust!
8. SIP OUR COFFEE CULTURE
Our coffee shops are more than just your regular double double. Check out our roasters and artisanal coffee shops and talk with our baristas who will share their passion for the perfect brew.
7. PLAN AN ISLAND ESCAPE
Head to Pelee Island for a true island escape. After a 1.5 hour ferry ride from the mainland you’ll find Pelee Island with pristine beaches and a remote escape (it’s true – cell phone access is spotty at best). Click here and read our Know Before You Go blog and plan a truly relaxing escape for a day trip, or an entire week at one of the quaint cottages. And a stop at Pelee Island Winery (Canada’s largest estate winery) is a must – calling Pelee Island home.
6. A NEW MEANING TO ‘SUP
Explore our 100 mile coastline by the power of the paddle. Whether its by canoe, kayak or by stand up paddleboard (SUP), we have stops all along the shore to make the most of our waterways. Click visitwindsoressex.com/paddle for more details.
5. TAKE A SELF GUIDED TRIP ON THE BARREL TRAIL
Check out the Flight Log and explore the 11 breweries and 2 distilleries that are part of the Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail. A Flight Log will cost you $25 – and gets you an exclusive offer on a flight of craft beer or spirits at each stop. Check out what you could experience.
4. MAKE IT AN EPIC ROAD TRIP
Did you know that Windsor Essex features Canada’s hottest wine region – our Essex Pelee Island Coast wineries, or as we call them ‘EPIC’. Plan a trip to explore the 20 wineries dotting the lakeside featuring crisp whites, soft roses, perfect bubbles and bold reds rivaled by the rest of the wineries across Canada. Click here for more details including our wine route map and plan your next trip by car or by bike!
3. EXPLORE CANADA’S LARGEST CASINO RESORT
Come explore Canada’s largest casino resort – from non-stop action on the gaming floor to world class accommodations and world class entertainment weekly inside the 5,000 seat Colosseum. Make it a day trip, a night, or a weekend (including some fun inside Ariius nightclub) all under one roof!
2. TASTE LIQUID GOLD
Did you know that Windsor is the home of Canadian whisky – and North America’s largest distillery is located right along the Detroit River in Windsor. Visit the J.P. Wiser’s Experience and purchase a bottle of limited edition spirits to take home with you.
1. EXPLORE BY THE POWER OF THE PEDAL
There are miles of trails in our region – perfect for a two wheeled adventure. Check out www.visitwindsoressex.com/bike for our Cycle Tourism Map featuring six trails, and bike-friendly certified stops along each trail.
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