Hiram Walker 210th Birthday Celebration

The City of Windsor has a tradition of celebrating its rich history and heritage, and highlighting the stories that make our community so unique. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, we are celebrating Hiram Walker — one of the most influential figures in our Windsor story.

Hiram Walker was one of Windsor’s most significant contributors. He was head of a family with a name so deeply entrenched in Windsor that it touches on facets of architecture, history, industry, neighbourhoods, and pop culture. He was a true early industrialist who built his distillery, later named Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd., on the Windsor banks of the Detroit River. He created the world-famous Canadian Club Whisky, and was a charitable man who donated money across the Windsor, Walkerville, and Detroit areas. He commissioned leading architects to construct impressive public and private buildings still visible today.

In honour of the 210th birthday of Hiram Walker, the City of Windsor and partners will host an all-day celebration. While full details are being worked out, here are a few of the events being planned:

Unveiling of the Coach House Historical Exhibition Expansion in Willistead Park
Saturday, July 4th, at 1:00pm

Guided Tours of the Expanded Coach House Historical Exhibition
Saturday, July 4th, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Coach House at Willistead Park

Evening Fundraiser Dinner at Willistead Manor
Saturday, July 4th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Willistead Manor

Check the Event Website for further details and updates.