The Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival celebrates Canada's Canada Day and the American Independence
Windsor[1] is a mid-sized Canadian city on the southwest tip of Ontario. It's an extremely multi-cultural city with over 20% of its population having been born outside of Canada. The city's rich cultural background is made aware by the Middle Eastern, Italian, and Asian neighbourhoods in Windsor. It is located across the Detroit River from the city of Detroit.
Founded as a French agricultural settlement in 1748, Windsor has grown into a multi-cultural city of just over 210,000 people. Reflecting its American neighbour across the Detroit River, it has a strong connection with the automobile industry, with Chrysler's Canadian headquarters based in the city.
The river-side area of Windsor has been developed into a lush area of parkland that offer spectacular views of the Detroit skyline, and is the city's most well known feature.
Even if you spend a day in Windsor you'll notice that Windsor is a very multi-cultural city, especially for its small town feel. Right off the bat, visitors will hear English, French, Arabic and Italian. Near the East side of the downtown area is the North African/Middle Eastern neighbourhoods with a large Lebanese community. South east of the downtown area is the Via Italia neighbourhood with numerous Italian restaurants and shops. West of the downtown area is an area with strong Asian influences..
The city has quite a wide range in climate conditions, with average temperatures hovering around 21°F (-6°C) in January, while in July the average temperature is around 82°F (28ºC) . The late summer is the best time to visit the city, though it can be humid and sultry.
Ontario Travel Information Centre (Detroit-Windsor Tunnel), 110 Park St E (at Goyeau), ☎ +1 519 973-1338 (ontariotravel.windsorp@ontario.ca), [2]. Daily 8:30AM-4:30PM. edit
Windsor-Essex Travel Information Centre (Ambassador Bridge), 1235 Huron Church Rd (between Giradot and Tecumseh), ☎ +1 519 915-7000 (ontariotravel.windsorhc@ontario.ca), [3]. Daily 9:30AM-5:30PM. edit
Windsor Airport, 3200 County Road 42 (Located off Walker Rd., South of E.C. Row Expressway), ☎ 519- 969-2430 (fax: +1 519 969-6053), [4]. Windsor Airport (IATA:YQG, ICAO:CYQG) is the main terminus for any incoming and outgoing flights, however the airport is much smaller than Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. edit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, (Romulus, Michigan, United States of America), ☎ 734 247-7678 (M-F 8AM-4PM), [5]. edit
Airport Shuttle Services from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Windsor Ontario are available by reservation. Flat rate fare from Detroit Airport to downtown Windsor or to the VIA Rail station in Windsor is $79.00 including tolls. Contact reservations at (313) 759-7741.
VIA Rail, 298 Walker Road (East of Caesars Windsor (formerly ''Casino Windsor''), on the corner of Riverside Dr. & Walker Rd.), ☎ +1-888-842-7245, [6]. Ticketing and station hours: M-Su 5:15AM-8PM.. VIA Rail's western end of the Windsor-Quebec City corridor is located here and the Windsor (Walkerville) passenger train station serves those tourists needs. edit
Highway 401, a major artery that follows the entire southern Ontario coast, has its west termination in Windsor. Windsor is also easily accessible by crossing the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel or the Ambassador Bridge from Detroit. For more information about the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel and Ambassador Bridge and immigration/customs please see the From the United States section.
Windsor International Transit Terminal, 300 Chatham Street West, ☎ +1-519-254-7575, [7]. Station & Ticketing hours: Daily: 7AM-8PM. The Greyhound terminal situated near the tunnel serves bus traffic. edit
As of June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizens are required to present a passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license, or trusted traveler card when crossing the U.S.-Canada border. For more detailed identification requirements, visit Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Although it is efficient for an international border, this is the busiest crossing between the two countries, and is not as quick and casual as it once was.
There are two ways to get to Windsor from Detroit:
Ambassador Bridge, (accessible from all interstates connecting to downtown Detroit), [8]. Bridge traffic can be congested, due to the high number of 18-wheelers. Expect wait times of 30 minutes.Toll per passenger car: $4 (CAD or USD). edit
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, (connecting to I375 from all interstates in downtown Detroit), [9]. Every time traffic backs up in the tunnel the tunnel is shut down until traffic congestion is eased, which can sometimes take quite a while. A "tunnel bus" connects downtown Detroit with Windsor for the price of $3.75 (CAD or USD) or for concerts, Ford Field and Comerica Park the tunnel bus fare raises to $4.00 (CAD or USD). The tunnel bus has its pros saving you money from parking on either side of the border, but the customs/immigrations process can be quite lengthy for bus riders since everyone on the bus must disembark and be cleared through customs.Toll per passenger car: $3.75 (USD), $4.75 (CAD). edit
Pedestrians cannot walk across the bridge or through the tunnel, they must use the tunnel bus. Bicyclists are also prohibited from using the bridge and the tunnel, and due to licensing regulations cannot use the bike racks on the tunnel bus. The only way someone traveling by bike can bring their bike across the border is to disassemble the bike and put it in a bike bag, which can be brought on the bus.
There is a transit system (Transit Windsor) that has a few good routes, namely the Ottawa 4 or Transway 1C lines, but other than that it isn't the best. However, the majority of the hotels and entertainment are concentrated in the downtown area, so walking and cheap cabs are always an option. Windsor is a city that was built for the car, thus earning its nickname the 'Automotive Capital of Canada'. If you are going to get around the entire city, not just the downtown area and immediate neighbouring districts, your best option would be to rent a car.
Transit Windsor route maps and schedules can be found at Windsor's Website
Ford City. Ford City was the birthplace of the Canadian Ford Motor Company. The district is home to a wide variety of architectural examples, including four byzantine styled Orthodox churches built by immigrants, who came to work for the Ford Company. Several buildings have murals depicting the history and transformation of the Ford Company and Ford City. edit
Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive West (Located west of Ouellette Ave. and just west of the Cleary International Centre, and the Radisson & Hilton hotels, at Church Street), ☎ +1-519-977-0013 (email@agw.ca, fax: +1-519-977-0776), [10]. W 11AM-8PM, Th,Fr 11AM-9PM, Sa,Su 11AM-5PM(Closed: M,Tu). Somewhat of a small art museum, but its exhibits are interesting and make the most of the available space. The gallery also has several works available for rent or for purchase. Admission: $3 per person. edit
Canada South Science City, 930 Marian Avenue (located one block north of Erie Street (AKA Little Italy)), ☎ +1-519-973-3667 (info@cssciencecity.com, fax: +1-519-973-3676), [11]. September - June: M-Sat: 10AM - 5PM, (Closed Sunday) (July & August: M-F: 9AM-5PM, (Closed Sa,Su)). Admission: Adults $8, Students & Seniors $7, Children (Age 2-12) $6.. edit
Serbian Heritage Museum 6770 Tecumseh Rd. E., +1 519 944-4884. M-F 12PM-4PM. Exhibits change every three to four months.
Windsor Community Museum, 254 Pitt Street West (François Baby House) (Located directly behind the Cleary International Centre & Hilton Hotel), ☎ +1-519-253-1812 (wmuseum@windsorpubliclibrary.com, fax: +1-519-253-0919), [12]. edit
Willistead Manor, 1899 Niagara Street (Walkerville, Located at Niagara Street and Kildare Street), ☎ +1-519-253-2365, [13]. The Willistead Manor is a beautiful 36 room mansion in the middle of a 15 acre park. The mansion was built by Edward Chandler Walker for his older brother, Willis Walker. edit
Hiram Walkers Distillery - Wisers Whiskey, 2072 Riverside Drive East (East of Ouellette Ave.), ☎ +1-519-561-5499, [14]. edit
Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich Street (Sandwich Towne), ☎ +1-519-255-7600 (mackhall@city.windsor.on.ca, fax: +1-519-255-9538), [15]. MacKenzie Hall is the former courthouse, jail, and execution spot of the former town of Sandwich, which is now a district of Windsor. edit
Odette Sculpture Park, Riverside Drive West (Located between the base of the Ambassador Bridge (Huron Church Road) and Church Street.), [16]. Touted as a "museum without walls" Odette Sculpture Park is a 3.5 km park with over 30 sculptures dotting the park. Admission: Free, Parking: Metered.. edit
Dieppe Gardens, (Located at the base of Ouellette Ave., overlooking the Detroit River & Skyline). edit
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue (Located 'under' the Ambassador Bridge, just off Huron Church Rd.), ☎ +1-519-253-3000, [17]. edit
St. Clair College, 2000 Talbot Road West (Located off Huron Church Road, South of E.C. Row Expressway), ☎ +1-519-966-1656 (info@stclaircollege.ca, fax: +1-519-972-3811), [18]. edit
XS Family Fun Centre, 1930 Ambassador Drive (Located off Huron Church Road, near the Holiday Inn Select & across the street from the Hampton Inn.), ☎ +1-519-972-6748 (xsmanager@primus.ca), [19]. Su-Th: 11AM-11PM, Fr,Sa: 11AM-midnight (Go-karts close one hour prior to the rest of the centre). Arcade with Laser Tag, Go-Karts and Batting Cages. Prices vary from activity.. edit
Windsor International Film Festival, [20]. Nov 7-11, 2012. edit
Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival, [21]. The Freedom Festival is an enormous celebration of both Canada's Canada Day, held on July 1st, and America's Independence Day, held on July 4th. The festival began in 1959 and currently sees up to a million visitors during the flagship event - the Target Fireworks display, which is held in late June. In Windsor, a midway serves as an attraction after the main festivities are over with. edit
Bluesfest International, [22]. July 13 - 15, 2012. A four day blues festival to promote not only the blues genre, but local and international artists. Festival-goers must be at least 19 with proper ID. It's unclear whether foreign IDs will suffice.Four day pass: $50, otherwise $20-25 per day. edit
Windsor Emancipation Celebration Festival, Festival Plaza - 370 Riverside Drive East (Overlooking the beautiful Detroit river & Skyline), (info@emancipationday.ca), [23]. August 3 - 6, 2012. The Emancipation Celebration is an enormous celebration of Freedom. Held on the First weekend in August Emancipation Celebration was once the largest outdoor celebration of it's kind in all of North America. It boasted colourful parades that made its way from the riverfront into Jackson Park celebration grounds, Miss Sepia Pageants, talent contest, concerts, family reunion picnics and community wide barbecues. In fact these cross-border celebrations drew the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. George Washington Carver, Jesse Owens, Diana Ross, Joe Louis, Eleanor Roosevelt and many other world renowned dignitaries annually to appear as guest speakers or simply to join the revelry of freedom. At its peak Emancipation celebration had over 250 000 plus people in attendance . Free/$5 for concerts/shows. edit
Caesars Windsor, 377 Riverside Drive East (Overlooking the beautiful Detroit river & Skyline), ☎ +1-519-258-7878 (info@casinowindsor.com), [24]. Very large casino and popular among residents and tourists because the Canadian government does not tax any winnings. The casino exchanges US dollars to Canadian Dollars at a low rate (it is therefore advised to exchange your money elsewhere). Absolutely no one under 19 is allowed on the casino floor; however, those under 19 are allowed to stay in the Augustus (new) Tower. Those who are under 22 will need to show an additional piece of identification (such as a school ID or a debit card) upon entering.edit
The Chrysler Theatre, 201 Riverside Drive West (Located in downtown Windsor, on the corner of Riverside Dr. and Ferry St.), ☎ +1-519-252-6579 (tickets@inbox.com, fax: +1-519-973-4976), [25]. edit
Capitol Theatre and Arts Centre, 121 University Avenue West (Located in downtown Windsor, just west of Ouellette Ave. & South of Riverside Dr.), ☎ +1-519-253-7729 (fax: +1-519-253-8912), [27]. edit
Ganatchio Trail, (Follow along Riverside Dr. East to pick up the starting point of the Ganatchio Trail, near Lauzon Rd.). Stretching from the City of Windsor into the Town of Tecumseh,the Ganatchio Trail provides an excellent way for bikers, roller bladers, or the casual pedestrian to enjoy the afternoon. edit
Ambassador Golf Club, 1025 Sprucewood Avenue (Located on the border of Windsor & the Town of LaSalle, across from the Windsor Raceway & Slots), ☎ +1-519-966-2425 (fax: +1-519-966-2327), [28]. Weekdays: 9 holes $40, 18 holes $60; Weekends: 9 holes $45, 18 holes $68. edit
Roseland Golf And Curling Club, 455 Kennedy Drive West (Located East of Huron Church Road, just south of Cabana Rd.), ☎ +1-519-969-3810 (roseland@city.windsor.on.ca), [29]. edit
Windsor Spitfires hockey, WFCU Centre, [30]. The extremely popular local junior hockey team was Canadian champions in 2009 and 2010. Tickets can be hard to come by. They play at the WFCU Centre in Forest Glade, buy tickets well in advance.edit
Bozii, 357 Ouellette Ave (In the heart of downtown, Closest Intersection is Park and Ouellette), ☎ +1-519-946-0215 (customerservice@bozii.com, fax: +1-519-946-0214). Mon-Wed 7am-9pm, Thurs-Sat 7am-11pm, Sun - Closed. Average $5-$10. edit
Mini Restaurant, 475 University Avenue West (Located just blocks west of downtown), ☎ +1-519-254-2221. edit
Sir Cedric's Fish & Chips, 468 University Avenue West (Located across the street from Mini Restaurant), ☎ +1-519-253-4044. edit
Terra Cotta Pizzeria a La Rogue, 318 Pelissier Street (Located in downtown Windsor), ☎ =1-519-971-0223, [31]. edit
Michael's Restaurant, 430 Ouellette Ave. (Downtown, connected to the Ramada Plaza Hotel). Delicious Jag Panzer ASS and wings on Thursdays, as well as Delicious $2 burgers on Wednesdays. edit
May Wah Inn, 1689 University Avenue West (Located just west of downtown), ☎ +1-519-256-4755. edit
Wah Court, 2037 Wyandotte Street West (Located just blocks east of University of Windsor campus), ☎ +1-519-254-1388, [32]. CLOSED.edit
Papa Cheney's Whisky Well serves burgers, fries, and many other items. Don't miss the whisky sour. The restaurant stays open late.
Cook's Shop Restaurant, 683 Ouellette Avenue (Located in the heart of downtown Windsor), ☎ +1-519-254-3377. edit
Fuji Japanese Restaurant, 2465 Dougall Avenue (Located within Dorwin Plaza), ☎ +1-519-250-4040. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.. edit
La Cuisine, 417 Pelissier Street (Between Wyandotte St. W and Park Street), ☎ +1-519-253-6432 (marlou@la-cuisine.ca, fax: +1-519-253-6892), [33]. Lunch hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 - 14:00, Dinner hours: Tu- Sa 5PM-9PM, Closed Su,M. edit
India Palace Sweet Restaurant, 1167 Ottawa Street (Ottawa Street across from Lanspeary Park.), ☎ +1-519-256-4104. edit
Spicy Bite of India Restaurant, 7610 Tecumseh Road East (Immediately east of Tecumseh Mall and Lauzon Rd.), ☎ +1-519-948-1466. edit
Mezzo Ristorante, 804 Erie Street (Via Italia,), ☎ +1-519-252-4055 (info@mezzo.ca, fax: +1-519-252-9202), [34]. M-W: 11:30AM-10PM, T-Sa: 11:30AM-11PM, Su: 4PM-10PM. Decent Italian restaurant with a friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant is pleasantly decorated and offers an intimate atmosphere for visitors to relax and hang out. The restaurant hosts musicians on Thursday and a piano player on Friday and Saturday nights. edit
MamO Bistro, 5880 Wyandotte Street East (Located in the Riverside district, an area of Windsor, near the intersection with Esdras Place), ☎ +1-513-948-0693 (eat@mamobistro.com), [35]. Monday - Saturday: Opens at 5PM, Closed Su,M.. edit
Shopping in Windsor can be a treat particularly due to the abundance of ethnic stores littered about Windsor. Theres a store to suit everyone's need, including the American cigar aficionado, who will be delighted to realize that due to Canada's cozier relations with Cuba than America's, Cuban cigars are widely available for purchase. Do realize that even purchasing a Cuban cigar or Cuban products in Windsor, even if consumed on Canadian soil, is considered by U.S. government to be a violation of the U.S. embargo and you may be subject to hefty fines or jail time if caught. In practice, however, this might not be a big problem, as thousands of Americans travel to Cuba illegally every year with no problem.
Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets, 1555 Talbot Street (Located in the town of LaSalle, just off Huron Church Rd., South of the Ambassador Bridge), ☎ +1-519-972-7111 (windsorcrossing@on.aibn.com, fax: +1-519-972-6432), [36]. M-F 10AM-9PM, Sa (Jan-May) 9AM-6PM or (Jun-Dec) 9AM-9PM, Su: 10AM-6PM, Holidays: 10AM-6PM, Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. edit
Ambassador Duty Free Store, 707 Patricia Street (Located on the Ambassador Bridge), ☎ +1-519-977-9100. edit
Holland Consignment Shoppe, 1407 Ottawa Street (Located at the corner of Ottawa St and Moy Ave, behind the TD Bank, in the heart of one of the last remaining outdoor shopping districts left in Windsor), ☎ +1-519-977-5200 (hollandauctions@bellnet.ca). edit
Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Ave., Windsor, Ontario N8X 3Y8 (South on Howard from E.C. Row Expressway and Riverside(take Glengarry from Riverside Dr. E.)), ☎ 519-966-3100, [37]. M-F, 9:30 am to 9 pm, Sat. 9 am to 6 pm, Sun. 11 am to 5 pm. Devonshire Mall is Windsor's largest premier shopping destination offering the area over 175 stores, services and eateries. edit
Ethanol tourism
Several breweries and distilleries – most notably Canadian Club – were established in the Windsor/Essex County area due to "dry laws" and the experiment with prohibition in the United States. Today, a large part of Windsor's tourism is still directly related to alcohol, with Ontario's lower drinking age (and more liberal "exotic dance" regulations) drawing countless 19- and 20-year-old Americans over the border for a legal drink.
The Manchester, 546 Ouellette Avenue. Newly designed English-style pub serving traditional English food with live entertainment. edit
The Whiskey Bar, 300 Ouellette Avenue (Downtown, Located on the corner of University Avenue and Ouellette Avenue), ☎ +1-519-977-7875 (info@thewhiskey.ca), [38]. edit
The Beach, 670 Ouellette Avenue (Downtown,), ☎ +1-519-252-3224 (beachbum@beachwindsor.com, fax: +1-519-252-3228), [39]. Open all day, but becomes very popular at night. Some sites describe a lively calendar of events, but it appeared to be relatively subdued. Maybe early or late summer are better times.edit
Walkerville Brewing Company, 525 Argyle Road (Located in the East side of the city, off Wyandotte St.), ☎ +1-519-255-9192 (kbp@walkervillebrew.com, fax: +1-519-255-9245), [40]. M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 11AM-5PM, Closed Sunday.. Free tours and tastings are given on Saturday between 1PM-5PM (you can get free samples on other times if you call ahead). You can also buy beer at the brewery.edit
Hiram Walker's Canadian Club, (Located along Riverside Dr. E.), ☎ +1-519-561-5499, [41]. Tours: Adults (Up to aged 55) $5.85, Seniors (Aged 55+) $4.68.. edit
Travelodge Ambassador Bridge Windsor, 2330 Huron Church Rd (south of the Ambassador Bridge), ☎ +1 519 972-1100 (fax: +1 519 972-6310), [45]. checkin: 3PM; checkout: 11AM. $89.95+. edit
Travelodge Hotel Downtown Windsor, 33 Riverside Dr E (between Ouellette Ave & Goyeau St), ☎ +1 519 258-7774 (whg7120@whg.com, fax: +1 519 258-0020), [46]. checkin: 3PM; checkout: 11AM. A basic hotel but has a great view for being more of a budget hotel. Don't ask staff members about information regarding local attractions, because they seem to not have any idea of attraction operating hours.$79.95-110. edit
Branteaney's Bed & Breakfast Inn, 1649 Chappus St (south of the E.C. Row Expressway & west of Huron Church Rd near Spring Garden Rd), ☎ +1 519 966-2334 (fax: +1 519 966-6640), [48]. 6 guest rooms and three acres of award winning grounds. edit
Hilton Windsor, 277 Riverside Dr W (two blocks west of Ouellette Ave, attached to the Cleary International Centre), ☎ +1 519 973-5555 (fax: +1 519 973-1600), [49]. checkin: 3PM; checkout: noon. AAA 3 diamond hotel situated nearly 1.2 miles from the centre of Windsor.$120+. edit
Radisson Riverfront Hotel Windsor, 333 Riverside Dr W (connected to the Hilton Hotel, west of Ouellette Ave), ☎ +1 519 977-9777 (fax: +1 519 977-1411), [50]. $129+. edit
Caesar's Windsor Hotel, 377 Riverside Dr W (east of Ouellette Ave), ☎ +1 800 991-8888, [51]. AAA four diamond rated hotel, situated on the bank of the Detroit River. Anyone under the age of 19 is not permitted to stay in the hotel.$175+. edit
Ye Olde Walkerville Bed & Breakfast, 1104 Monmouth Rd (at Richmond and within walking distance to Caesars Windsor), ☎ +1 519 254-1507 (walkervillebb@wescanada.com, fax: +1 519 252-5542), [52]. $89-289. edit
Downtown Windsor is safe and very lively, even late at night. The biggest danger is getting into a confrontation with an intoxicated person when the clubs close for the night. The usual precautions should be taken, such as, travel in groups, mind your own business, etc. However, the downtown core is usually well policed, so you should have no real problems.
Beginning late into the evening touts will roam the streets offering free admission to bars, clubs, and strip joints. While for the most part touts operate individually you may be approached by two or more touts. Standard precautions should be taken when considering following a tout to a strange location or to a bar that you've never been to before. If you feel uncomfortable walk away.
Warning: It should also be noted that unlike most mid-sized Canadian cities the custom in Windsor is similiar to bigger cities like Toronto or Montreal in that drivers will NOT stop for pedestrians crossing a street who are not crossing at a marked traffic intersection (i.e. jaywalking). Jaywalking is specifically legal in Windsor but at the pedestrian's own risk. Windsor does not have stand-alone pedestrian activated crosswalks. Additionally, Windsor drivers tend to be quite aggressive. Windsorites drive similarly to the aggressive (but quick and efficient) Detroit or US East Coast style rather than the more laid back Canadian style. If you like to drive slowly and cautiously you may find yourself getting honked at, yelled at, given the finger, tailgated, etc.
Banwell Community Church, 2400 Banwell Road (at Tecumseh), ☎ +1 519 735-2654 (fax: +1 519 735-3496), [57]. Sundays - Classic Sunday School 9 AM. Blended traditional and contemporary worship service 10:30AM. Convention Baptist Churches of Ontario & Quebec. edit
Riverside Baptist Church, 8300 Little River Road (east of Lauzon Road, south of Wynadotte), ☎ +1 519 945-5410 (riverside@cogeco.net), [58]. 10AM Sunday School Sept-May. 11:00AM Sunday Worship - blended traditional/contemporary music. Nursery and junior church available. Come as you are, all welcome.(42.323524,-82.939739)edit
Linh Son Temple, 706 Goyeau St (at Tuscarora St), ☎ +1 519 254-2646, [59]. Everybody is welcome. edit
Windsor is the southernmost major city in Canada. Detroit is situated just north of Windsor and offers some of the USA's best museums and cultural attractions, most notably the Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, and the Detroit Zoo. For a more quaint experience, Essex County and Pelee Island can be of interest offering many sight-seeing experiences such as wine tours (Colio Wines & Pelee Island Winery) and Point Pelee National Park, which is a 40 minute drive from Windsor to Leamington along Highway 3.
Further out lies Toronto, which is a four hour drive from Windsor. Chicago is also a four to five hour drive from Windsor. Alternatively, Canada's capital, Ottawa is an eight-hour-and-forty-minutes drive from Windsor.
Wines, 1 Colio Drive (Just off Walker Road South) Harrow, Ontario N0R 1G0 (Follow County Road 11 South until you reach Harrow - Located on the East side of Queen Street), ☎ 1-800-265-1322, [60]. Open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5. In 1980 Colio Estate Wines was granted the first winery license since prohibition in a region that was one the largest grape growing area in the country. And, at 42.02 north latitude, the 200 acres of vineyards in Colchester, Ontario are parallel with Northern California and the Tuscany region in Italy. The vine-friendly soils, southwest winds, southern exposure to the lake and one of the longest growing seasons in the country are unique attributes. Tours Daily at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Open most holidays. Tours $3.00 per person - Groups welcome by appointment.(42.02 North,)edit
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