Our Story
Arts & Entertainment
With a standing ovation amid the stage lights of a Broadway-class production. Your cultural journey continues with world class independent film or strolling through incomparable art in the galleries or that most unique art venue – the outdoor Waterfront Sculpture experience. That breathless hush as the curtain rises marks the opening act of your story, here in Windsor Essex Pelee Island.
Food & Drink
Deep in the rich earth of this great region, nourishing the delicate fruit of our vineyards. From the sun-warmed fields of the southernmost shore of Canada, the carefully nurtured vines surrender their precious vintages. Deep reds, crisp whites, delicate ice wines – at any one of our 14 wineries the swirl of the glass sets your story in motion – here in Windsor Essex Pelee Island
Heritage
In a bygone era where the ghosts of freedom-seeking slaves mingle with the rum-runners of Prohibition days and the storied heroes of the great wars. Turn the pages through time as you follow in the footsteps of the Underground Railroad and touch the carved names of the lost heroes. As the mist rolls back on our rich history it sets your story in motion, here in Windsor Essex and Pelee Island.
Gaming & Nightlife
With your first pull of the slot machine, surrounded by the anticipation and excitement of the casino floor. It follows you to dance the night away in the sounds and backbeat of the club district, and settles you comfortably into a late-night jazz lounge. The drift of the night music sets your story in motion here in Windsor Essex and Pelee Island.
Outdoor Experiences
As the morning sun crests the horizon. The lake laps onto the warm sand at Point Pelee and a quartet of orioles serenades from the quiet of the marsh. A quick flutter of wings announces the arrival of the newest entry in your journal. The Carolinian forest echoes with the sounds of the rarest of birds and the legendary annual migration of millions of delicate Monarchs. The air is bright and clear, the morning mist is softly broken as the kayaks enter the lake. The first smooth dip of the paddles swirls and sets your story in motion – here in Windsor Essex Pelee Island.
Sports Tourism
With the crack of the bat, the drop of the puck or the header that scores the goal. It’s found in the tournaments, the teamwork, the soccer moms and that great hotel pool after the games. The dash for the net, the tie-breaking power play or the summer breeze across the outfield will set your story in motion, here in Windsor Essex Pelee Island.
