Windsor

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Walkerville showing autumn leaves and a city
Willistead Park Trail Trailhead featuring a park, heritage elements and a house
Wolfville showing a sunset
Point Pelee National Park which includes wetlands and a bridge
Tour the historic distillery of one of Canada’s most famous liquors and see Ontario’s largest casino in this Canadian-American border town.

Discover Windsor, the Canadian border town just across the Detroit River from Detroit’s city center, known for its heritage architecture and fine whiskeys. Windsor has long been the go-to town for Americans seeking Canada’s laxer alcohol laws. During the Prohibition era, Windsor was a liquor-smuggling hub. Today, its club strip is filled with American 19- and 20-year-olds enjoying an early first drink. Beyond the city’s exciting nightlife, Windsor is a delightful historic town, home to numerous parks and an old town district based around one of Canada’s most famous distilleries.

Find Walkerville, a historic neighborhood just south of the river that once was its own town. Walkerville is named after the American entrepreneur Hiram Walker, who founded a whiskey distillery here in 1858 and proceeded to build a town around it. Stroll through this neighborhood to find heritage buildings and Hiram Walker’s son’s lavish estate, Willistead Manor. Take a tour of the English-style country mansion in July and December.

While in Walkerville, don’t miss the Canadian Club Distillery, the whiskey distillery that started it all. Learn about the whiskey-distilling process on a tour and enjoy a whiskey sample at the tour’s end.

Explore the Windsor riverfront, where you will find a line of grassy parks with views of the Detroit skyline. Rent a bike to ride the path along the river. Tour the Dieppe Gardens, a nicely landscaped flower garden filled with monuments to the Canadian military. The nearby Odette Sculpture Park features 31 contemporary sculptures, including a silver flying saucer and a bronze elephant.

To experience Windsor’s famed nightlife, visit Caesars Windsor, a waterfront casino just across the river from Detroit’s General Motors Company headquarters. This smoke-free casino has a 27-story luxury hotel and a 24-hour poker room.

To reach Windsor, fly into Detroit’s international airport and cross the Canadian-American border via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Windsor’s reputation may be wild, but it is one of Canada’s safest cities and offers plenty of family-friendly attractions.

Where to stay in Windsor

Windsor featuring signage

Downtown Windsor

If you're spending some time in Downtown Windsor, Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Chrysler Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Windsor
Windsor featuring signage

City Centre

While visiting City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Chrysler Theatre.

City Centre
Willistead Park Trail Trailhead featuring a park, heritage elements and a house

Walkerville

Heritage precinct with large houses, wide streets, and abundant greenery, Walkerville boasts attractions like Willistead Manor, the Via Rail station, and the recently reopened Old Walkerville Theatre.

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Riverside

While visiting Riverside, you might make a stop by sights like Windsor Family Credit Union Centre and Lake Saint Clair.

Riverside
Bridgeview showing a garden and fall colors

Bridgeview

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bridgeview, Odette Sculpture Park Walking Trail Trailhead and Ray Battagello Riverwalk Trailhead are top sights worth seeing.

Bridgeview
Just another beautiful sunset

South Central

3/5(1 area review)

When in South Central, you can plan a visit to Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Caesars Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Central
Caesars Windsor

Caesars Windsor

4 out of 5
377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON
The price is ¥16,268 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥16,268
¥22,159 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
Caesars Windsor
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG

2.5 out of 5
33 Riverside Drive East, Windsor, ON
The price is ¥15,397 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
¥15,397
¥18,442 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Windsor Ambassador Bridge by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Windsor Ambassador Bridge by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1855 Huron Church Road, Windsor, ON
The price is ¥15,782 per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
¥15,782
¥19,472 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions MGM Grand Detroit Casino ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Overall our stay was good. The bed was so very comfortable. The dressers are worn and older and we did not get coffee cups in our room."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Windsor Ambassador Bridge by IHG
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Residence & Conference Centre - Windsor

Residence & Conference Centre - Windsor

2 out of 5
3995 Geraedts Drive, Windsor, ON
Stay at this residence in Windsor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Residence & Conference Centre - Windsor
Cozy comfort lower level unit

Cozy comfort lower level unit

Windsor
Stay at this vacation home in Windsor. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Caesars Casino ...
Cozy comfort lower level unit
Steps to Caesars, Riverfront & Dining! Hot Tub Add-On, Sleeps 9 Guests

Steps to Caesars, Riverfront & Dining! Hot Tub Add-On, Sleeps 9 Guests

Windsor
Stay at this vacation home in Windsor. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino are located ...
Steps to Caesars, Riverfront & Dining! Hot Tub Add-On, Sleeps 9 Guests
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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