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Dieppe Gardens
These gardens offer a stunning landscape of flowers with a picturesque view of the Detroit skyline. It was named for members of the Essex Scottish Regiment killed during the landing in Dieppe, France in 1942.
Odette Sculpture Park
Over 30 sculptures are on display in Assumption and Centennial Park along the waterfront. Included in the collection are: Morning Flight, a 19-foot steel plated structure of interlocking birds; Consolation, a 5-foot high bronze sculpture of a seated woman; Tempo, a 9-foot granite monolith; and Tower Song, a 25-foot cast aluminum spiraling cruciform obelisk. The Canadian Sculpture Society recognizes Windsor as Canada's Sculpture Capital.
Jackson Park
Stroll through breathtaking sunken gardens and reflecting pool with an experimental rose garden, featuring dozens of prized and rare rose varieties. In an adjacent park there are barbeque pits and play areas for children.
Coventry Gardens & Peace Fountain
The park is located minutes away from our city centre on the waterfront. The spectacular Peace Fountain sits in a specially landscaped alcove on the Detroit River and operates from the end of May to mid-October. This saucer-shaped fountain shoots over 15,000 gallons of water per minute 70 feet into the air and creates a unique water and coloured light display. The manicured gardens here are among the most lovely in the area.
Mic Mac Park
The park is located on Prince Road, west of the Ambassador Bridge and Huron Church Road. The 51.2 hectare park offers recreational facilities such as hardball and softball diamonds, two tennis courts, a giant water slide and much more. A great place for a group picnic!
Canadian Club® Distillery
Founded in 1858, Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd., are distillers of Canadian Club® Whisky. Tours of the historic distillery are open to the public year round and last approximately one hour. View historical buildings and see how Canada's #1 selling Canadian Whiskey is produced.
Tel: (519) 561-5499
® Hiram Walker & Sons Limited, Windsor Casino Limited, authorized users.
Willistead Manor
Built in 1904 - 1906 in Tudor-Jacobean style of English Manor homes, this 36-room home was designed by famous art deco architect Albert Kahn. It includes a great hall, drawing room and a white Carrara marble fireplace with silver sinks in the butler's pantry.
Tel: (519) 253-2365
Mackenzie Hall
It was built in 1855 by Alexander Mackenzie who became Canada's second Prime Minister. The original furnishings are still in use with contemporary additions. Group tours and bookings available.
Tel: (519) 255-7600
Colasanti's Tropical Gardens
A 3.5-acre greenhouse with an indoor petting zoo, exotic birds and reptile exhibit, mini golf and restaurant. Open year-round, buses and groups are welcome.
Tel: (519) 326-3287
Jack Minor Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Created in 1904, this world-famous sanctuary was made for conservation of migrating wild ducks and Canada Geese. It is located in Kingsville and is open Monday through Sunday.
Tel: (519) 733-4034
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