Our History

From the car capital of Canada, to our roots steeped deep in whisky & prohibition there is a rich history in Windsor Essex.

Click on any of the icons below to learn more about our story – and sites, attractions & tours to help you learn a little bit more about the history of Windsor, Essex County & Pelee Island.

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Discover flighted friends and ways to celebrate them at visitwindsoressex.com/bird! Our region attracts hundreds of thousands of bird species every fall! #YQG #WindsorEssex #DiscoverON #DiscoverYQG #DiscoverCanada #OntSouthwest

📷@matthewpalarchio
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👻 Looking for a little fright this Halloween Season?👻 Check out our CROSSROADS Historical Guide for some bone-chilling ghost stories at historical points of interest! These ghost stories are available for a limited time! Read them today and explore them yourself when you sign up for FREE at visitwindsoressex.com/CROSSROADS! #YQG #WindsorEssex #DiscoverON #DiscoverYQG #DiscoverCanada #OntSouthwest #CROSSROADS #Halloween #YQGHolidays #Ghosts ...

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Escape the ordinary this weekend with a night under the stars! Check in to a Geodesic Dome at @lungovitabeachretreat for stunning views and relaxation #YQG #WindsorEssex #DiscoverON #DiscoverYQG #DiscoverCanada #OntSouthwest

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