visitor information<strong>WINDSOR</strong> <strong>ESSEX</strong> WELCOMES YOU TO OUR GREAT REGION!The <strong>Windsor</strong> <strong>Essex</strong> County region is a cosmopolitan area with close to 400,000 people. Our community has a richhistory and a bright future. We are known for our multicultural diversity and a healthy environment where citizensshare a strong sense of belonging and a collective pride of place. Our great quality of life is reflected in our beautifuland safe neighbourhoods, vibrant cultural districts and over 3,000 acres of open green space! Relax and enjoy yourstay with us!TOURISMINFORMATIONRESOURCESTOURISM <strong>WINDSOR</strong><strong>ESSEX</strong> PELEE ISLAND333 Riverside Dr. W.,Suite 103, <strong>Windsor</strong>, ON N9A 7C5519-255-6530 orToll Free: 1-800-265-3633www.visitwindsoressex.comREGIONAL TOURISMINFORMATION CENTER1235 Huron Church Rd., <strong>Windsor</strong>, ON519-915-7000 orToll Free: 1-800-265-3633CAESARS <strong>WINDSOR</strong>TOURIST INFORMATIONKIOSKCaesars Hotel Lobby, Augustus Tower377 Riverside Dr. E., <strong>Windsor</strong>, ON519-258-7878 x 22266ONTARIO TRAVELINFORMATION CENTREwww.ontariotravel.net110 Park St. E., <strong>Windsor</strong>, ON519-973-1338LOCAL TOUR OPERATORS<strong>ESSEX</strong> COUNTY TOURS1053 Windermere Rd., <strong>Windsor</strong>, ON519-977-9477www.essexcountytours.comwww.peleeislandtour.comOffering the <strong>Essex</strong> County Wine Tourand the <strong>Pelee</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Tour. Groups, buscharters and field trips welcome. Checkour website for information. Alsoavailable, motor coaches for: Toronto,London, Woodstock, Waterloo, Kitchener,Peel, Durham, Oshawa, Ottawa, <strong>Windsor</strong>,Renfrew and Petawawa areas.Call 519-977-9477 or emailECT@essexcountytours.com orPIT@peleeislandtour.comGREAT ADVENTURE TOURS INC.www.greatadventuretours.com498 Blanchard Dr., Tecumseh, ON519-727-3661 or 1-800-638-3945Great Adventure Tours is the largest<strong>Windsor</strong> <strong>Essex</strong> <strong>Pelee</strong> <strong>Island</strong> receptiveGroup Tour Operator offeringdiscounted and wholesale group rateson hotels, transportation, attractionsand more to students, adults andspecial interest groups. Ourexperienced staff is here to help youcustomize a tour that suits all yourneeds! Let us customize a tour foryour group.ONTARIO'S FUN CONNECTIONwww.ontariosfunconnection.com245 Marlborough St. N., Blenheim, ON519-676-8138 or 1-877-877-0253Ontario’s Fun Connection is a full-servicegroup tour operator specializing in<strong>Windsor</strong>-<strong>Essex</strong> and <strong>Pelee</strong>. OFC offersAfrican heritage, Agri, Eco, Wine, Culinaryand Canadian historical tours. OFC alsooffers knowledgeable step-on guides. LetOFC plan your next group tour to <strong>Windsor</strong>-<strong>Essex</strong> and <strong>Pelee</strong>. One call does it all.DRIVINGPlease note that seat belt use ismandatory in Ontario. Distance ismeasured in kilometres – onekilometre is equal to .62 of a mile.The speed limit for most city driving is50 km/hour (31 mph), while highwaydriving ranges from 80 km to 100km/hour (50-62 mph). Gasoline is soldby the litre (one U.S. gallon is equal to3.785 litres). To calculate the U.S. priceper gallon, multiply the Canadian priceper litre by 3.78. Police radar detectorsare illegal in Ontario.Kms into Miles Miles into Kms1 = 0.62 1 = 1.650 = 31 50 = 80100 = 62.1 100 = 160LANGUAGEEnglish and French are the two officiallanguages of Canada, with Englishbeing the primary language spoken bythe majority of residents in our region.Signage, documentation and serviceat any government office is, by law, inboth official languages, as are roadsigns. You will also find packagelabelling in both English and French.WEATHERwww.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca.As the southernmost cityin Canada, we enjoy warmsummers with temperaturesclimbing into the high 20s/low30s Celsius (80s/low 90s Fahrenheit),and winters that are mild by manyCanadian standards.AGE OF MAJORITYBy law, you must be 19 years of ageand possess valid picture I.D. to enterany drinking or gaming establishmentor to purchase tobacco or alcoholicbeverages.EMERGENCYFire, Police, Ambulance: Dial 911CUSTOMS &IMMIGRATIONFor current information, traveldocumentation and allowances whencrossing the Canada/U.S. border call519-255-6530 or 1-800-265-3633.POINTS OF ENTRYDETROIT-<strong>WINDSOR</strong> TUNNEL LLCwww.dwtunnel.comAMBASSADOR BRIDGEwww.ambassadorbridge.comCANADIAN CONSULATE GENERAL,DETROITwww.detroit.gc.caImmigration enquiries 313-567-2085CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCYwww.cbsa.gc.caOutside CanadaEnglish 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064French 204-983-3700 or 506-636-5067Within CanadaEnglish 1-800-461-9999French 1-800-959-2036TTY within Canada 1-866-335-3237CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION CANADAwww.cic.gc.caWithin Canada 1-888-242-2100TTY within Canada 1-888-576-8502U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTIONwww.cbp.govWithin USA 1-877-CBP-5511Outside USA 703-526-4200TTD 1-866-880-6582GETTING HEREAIRPORT/AIR SERVICE<strong>WINDSOR</strong> INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,YOUR QUICK GATEWAY (YQG) INC.www.yqg.ca3200 County Rd. 42, <strong>Windsor</strong>, ON519-969-2430The <strong>Windsor</strong> International Airport, theconvenient advantage for visitor,business and convention travellers, islocated just 15 minutes from thedowntown <strong>Windsor</strong>-Detroit Tunneland the Ambassador Bridge. Theterminal has been designed to bepassenger friendly to minimizewalking distance throughout theterminal and adjacent automatedparking lots. For U.S. visitors, theDetroit Metropolitan Airport is justover 20 miles from downtown <strong>Windsor</strong>.See our ad on page 70AIRLINES THAT FLY IN/OUT OF<strong>WINDSOR</strong> INCLUDE:AIR CANADAwww.aircanada.com1-888-247-2262Air Canada operates 4-6 flights dailybetween Toronto Pearson Airportand <strong>Windsor</strong>. Connections are alsooffered worldwide from other majorgateway cities.WESTJETwww.westjet.com1-888-937-8538WestJet operates flights from May toOctober between Calgary and<strong>Windsor</strong>. Connections are offeredfrom other Canadian cities.PORTERwww.flyporter.com1-888-619-8622Porter Airlines operates three flightsdaily between <strong>Windsor</strong> and the BillyBishop Toronto City Airport.RAILVIA RAILwww.viarail.ca/en<strong>Windsor</strong> Walkerville Rail Station298 Walker Rd., <strong>Windsor</strong>, ON1-888-842-7245VIA Rail offers direct service fromToronto. <strong>Windsor</strong> is also accessiblefrom the U.S. through Amtrak.See our ad on page 4AIRPORT/GROUNDTRANSPORTATIONVIP <strong>WINDSOR</strong> SHUTTLE SERVICESwww.vipwindsorshuttle.com1855 Huron Church Road, Suite 201<strong>Windsor</strong>, ON519-974-5466519-974-5466AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION DETROITwww.dtwsedan.com22231 Doncaster St.Romulus, MI813-417-9388 or1-877-DTW-SEDAN (389-7332)Airport Transportation Detroit isunsurpassed in quality and servicewith an impressive fleet of stretchlimousines, SUVs, charter buses, taxis,luxury sedans and more. Arrive atyour destination in style, comfort andsafety with our Metro Detroit basedluxury sedan and limousine service.Advance reservations recommended.Enquire for availability.BUS/MOTORCOACHDETROIT-<strong>WINDSOR</strong> TUNNEL BUSwww.citywindsor.ca/000599.aspTransit Terminal Downtown <strong>Windsor</strong>300 Chatham St. W., <strong>Windsor</strong>, ON519-944-4111Operated by Transit <strong>Windsor</strong>. Mondaythrough Friday daily service from<strong>Windsor</strong> to Detroit commencing at5:30 a.m., last bus leaving Detroit at1:08 a.m. Saturday service starts at5:30 a.m. with the last Detroitdeparture at 12:38 a.m. Sunday andholiday service is at 8:00 a.m. with thelast Detroit departure at 1:08 a.m.GREYHOUND BUS LINES TERMINALwww.greyhound.caTransit Terminal Downtown <strong>Windsor</strong>300 Chatham St. W., <strong>Windsor</strong>, ON1-800-661-TRIP (8747)Greyhound Canada providesconvenient and frequent bus servicefrom the <strong>Windsor</strong>-<strong>Essex</strong> Regionthroughout Ontario and points beyondincluding the states of Michigan, Ohioand New York.TRANSIT <strong>WINDSOR</strong>300 Chatham Street West<strong>Windsor</strong>, ON519-944-4111www.citywindsor.ca/transitwindsorTransit <strong>Windsor</strong> operates publictransit service for the municipality ofthe City of <strong>Windsor</strong>, as well as directservice to downtown Detroit, ComericaPark and Ford Field via the <strong>Windsor</strong>-Detroit tunnel. Transit <strong>Windsor</strong>...Driving today for a better tomorrow.See our ad on page 74BY WATERLAKEVIEW PARK MARINACity Marina, 9200 Riverside Dr. E.,<strong>Windsor</strong>, ON519-948-3383 year-roundLocated where the Detroit River meetsLake St. ClairGETTING TO PELEE ISLANDOWEN SOUND TRANSPORTATIONCOMPANY - PELEE ISLAND FERRYwww.ontarioferries.comSeasonal departures fromLeamington Dock or Kingsville DockReservations 519-724-2115 or1-800-661-2220 See our ad on page 47MILEAGE MAP AND CHARTFor specific distances between <strong>Windsor</strong> and nearby majorCanadian and U.S. cities, refer to the chart belowOttawaMICHIGAN ONTARIO TorontoNiagaraSarnia Falls BuffaloDetroit<strong>WINDSOR</strong> <strong>ESSEX</strong>ChicagoToledo ClevelandILLINOISOHIOPENNSYLVANIAINDIANA 100 milesIndianapolisColumbusPittsburghCincinnati 200 miles300 milesCanada Miles Km Travel TimeLondon, ON 120 192 1 hr 45 minsMontreal, PQ 557 891 9 hrs 40 minsNiagara Falls, ON 240 384 4 hrs 10 minsOttawa, ON 500 800 8 hrs 35 minsSarnia, ON 67 107 2 hrs 30 minsToronto, ON 226 362 4 hrsUnited StatesBuffalo, NY 259 414 4 hrs 35 minsChicago, IL 284 454 4 hrs 30 minsCincinnati, OH 260 416 4 hrs 15 minsCleveland, OH 172 275 2 hrs 50 minsIndianapolis, IN 313 501 5 hrsLouisville, KY 364 582 5 hrs 55 minsMilwaukee, WI 376 602 6 hrs 10 minsNew York, NY 614 982 10 hrsPhiladelphia, PA 587 939 9 hrs 30 minsPittsburgh, PA 288 461 4 hrs 40 minsToledo, OH 63 101 1 hrWashington, DC 528 845 8 hrs 50 mins6 I visitwindsoressex.com7