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Windsor: A Multicultural Border City
Windsor Ontario lies directly across the Detroit River from Detroit,
Michigan. Encompassing 120 square kilometres, or 46 square miles,
Windsor is home to over 208,000 people. Its residents are
predominantly English speaking, but Windsor is truly a multicultural
city, playing host to people from all over the world.
The climate in the Windsor area lends itself to a vibrant and
picturesque environment. The natural beauty is enhanced by the city
being bordered by water on three sides. Having the most southerly
location in Canada (Windsor is similar to Madrid, Spain in latitude)
doesn’t hurt either. Convenient access draws in approximately 9
million visitors annually, making Windsor the country’s busiest
port. Much of the nearly $1 billion dollars generated through trade
and tourism comes in the form of US dollars through Michigan,
Ontario’s largest trading partner. Its unique location on the
southwestern tip of Ontario puts 100 million Canadian and American
citizens >within 800 kilometres (500 miles) of city limits.
Because of
its waterfront location, the city of Windsor has developed a taste
for water sport. It is not uncommon to find residents enjoying the
summer weather with their boats and water skis, swimming at the
beaches of Pelee Island, or even taking in a boat tour along the
banks of the Detroit River.
The Charlie Brooks Memorial Peace Fountain, a popular summer
attraction, is a floating fountain on the Detroit River. In fact,
the fountain is one of North America’s largest and offers a variety
of water “shows” daily, pumping 12,000 gallons of water into the air
every minute.
There is also the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, a two-lane roadway 23
meters (75 feet) below the surface of the Detroit River. Considered
a great feat of engineering, the tunnel opened in November of 1930
at a total cost of $23,000,000. Be forewarned that the tunnel is the
second busiest route between Canada and the US, and has toll and
customs inspection booths at either end.
Of course, there is a variety of restaurants, clubs and bars to
choose from, offering everything from a relaxed atmosphere to live
music and comedy.
Lodgings
abound in the Windsor area, and range from the budget minded to
first class and even a restored Victorian Inn. Most of these can be
found in the downtown area, which keeps visitors close to the Cleary
International Center, casinos, superb dining, the many parks along
the banks of the beautiful Detroit river and, of course, many
attractions unique to Windsor.
Source:
windsorontario.worldweb.com
Things To Do and See in Windsor
Casino Windsor, Windsor
Bet on lots of excitement at Ontario's premier gaming complex
featuring more than 80 table games, 3,300 slots and tournament
series.
Attraction type: Casino
Art Gallery Of
Windsor, Windsor
Formerly located at the Devonshire Mall in 1993.
Attraction type: Art gallery
Willistead Manor,
Windsor
Attraction type: Historic home
Windsor Community
Museum, Windsor
Attraction type: Museum
Canadian Club
Brand Heritage Centre, Windsor
Attraction type: Factory tour; Tourist/visitor center
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