Explore Your Own Backyard This Summer

Your Summer Staycation Guide

Bold Red & Blue Skies. City Streets & Country Getaways. Hidden Trails & Open Waters. W.E. have it all in Windsor Essex! There is no better time to plan a staycation in Windsor Essex - a day trip or overnight stay to appreciate you have in your own backyard. We've crafted a ton of trip info to inspire you to stay close to home this fall- including unique offers and experiences!

 

CHECK OUR OUR VISITOR GUIDE

Flip through our 2025 Official Visitor Guide for all the MUST DO while you plan your trip!

Our guide features easy-to-read itineraries, must-do lists from our preferred partners and features the largest list of preferred vendors in the region Flip through the digital edition and check out the profiled partners in each section that are eager to welcome you ! Page by page you will find captivating content giving you a great insider view of where to go and what to explore.

USE OUR PASSPORTS

Our no-downloading-needed passports are the perfect way to explore your own backyard and guide you to new or new-to-you attractions and businesses across the region. Check out the passport options below and register to them now (some for FREE) including incentives, gifts and offers to use while you’re visiting each stop.

SUMMER EVENT GUIDE

Use our Summer Event Guide as a to-do list and check out the awesome fairs, festivals and events happening across Windsor Essex all summer long.

Click here to download your copy of the guide and mark your calendars now to make the most of the summer!

The biggest & the brightest – these are events that your friends & family are talking about now. Plan to attend – or buy your tickets now!

MAKE THE MOST OF THE SUMMER!

Looking for ways to stay close to home this summer? We got you covered! Discover some hidden gems in your own backyard. The guides below will help you support local all summer long – whether it’s checking out a new event, shopping in one of our districts, or dining on a patio in the beautiful sunny weather! We’ve got EIGHT great ways to make the most of your time at home this summer

Explore the 9 night markets in the region – and your chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree!

Check out our guide to restaurants that are giving al fresco experiences all summer long!

It’s the guide to boutique shops and districts in the region – and your way to support local this summer!

Your guide to farm fresh in Windsor Essex. Locally grown produce – and monthly giveaways for just checking out the FREE passport!

Check out on-of-a-kind buyable experiences to eat, drink, explore and experience the region in a whole new way!

It’s your guide to artisans and makers in the region – and the perfect inspo for locally made gift ideas!

Your guide to dining across Windsor Essex – sorted by town and by food type.

 

LOCAL INSIGHT

Check out what Windsorites are saying about where to go & what to do in Windsor, Essex County and on Pelee Island! You can always explore more by following us @twepi.

 

 

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