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Town
of Essex
33 Talbot St. S.
Essex, ON N8M 1A8
Telephone (519) 776-7336
The Town of Essex, situated on the north shore of Lake Erie, is a unique mix of urban and rural Essex County.
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Essex includes the community of Harrow situated along scenic
County Rd.20., where you'll find a number of places for the "antiques hunter"
to explore!
Essex
attractions include a series of murals and the historic Railway
Station in town, Fujisawa Zen Gardens, The Canadian Transportation
Museum & Historic Village, Colio Estates Winery, Essex County
Steam & Gas Engine Museum (their annual show
takes place in August), and historic John R. Park Homestead, or take
in the annual Harrow
Fair (Labour Day weekend). The annual Colchester
Walleye Derby takes place in Colchester Harbour on Lake Erie.
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Town of Kingville
2021 Division Rd N.
Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9
(519) 733-2305
Located on the shore of Lake Erie, Kingsville boasts excellent
recreational opportunities, a rich heritage, great dining and spa
amenities, shopping for treasures of the past and present, and a close
proximity to area attractions.
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The world-renowned sanctuary of Jack Miner beckons, as do
the award-winning wines of Pelee Island and Alexander Estate
Winery. Spend time with the family at Colasanti's Tropical
Gardens or discover local military history at Kingsville Historical Park. After
your busy day, gather at the lovely Lakeside Park (home to the winter
Fantasy of Lights), and view a gorgeous sunset over the "Port of
Appeal".
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Town
of Lakeshore
419 Notre Dame
Belle River, ON N0R 1A0
Telephone: (519) 728-2700
or 1-877-249-3367
Sitting on the shores of Lake St. Clair, Lakeshore offers many fantastic recreational activities for both tourists and locals alike.
Belle River is known for great fishing, and often referred to as the
Musky Capital of The World!
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A number of
marinas provide boating opportunities and amenities, and Belle River
Municipal Marina is often the location of a mobile Skate Park.
Lighthouse Cove
boasts the second oldest lighthouse in the Province of Ontario.
Pictured above, the Thames River
Lighthouse was built in 1818 as a result of the War of 1812 between Canada and the U.S.
Enjoy nearby waterfront dining at The Lighthouse Inn. Take
in the popular Comber Fair, (in August), a county agricultural
fair.
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Town of LaSalle
5950 Malden Road
LaSalle, ON
N9H 1S4
Telephone: (519) 969-7770
This popular
community is situated along the banks of the Detroit River.
So many marinas dot the coast that the main street is referred to as the "Nautical
Mile"!
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LaSalle enjoys quite a notorious past.
Fugitive
slaves are rumoured to have arrived here after a perilous swim to Freedom. Rumrunners used
the river as a highway to transport their illegal cargo. In the present day, LaSalle offers close proximity to area attractions, great
shopping and golfing, numerous opportunities to purchase fresh produce, and
the annual Strawberry
Festival, and Art in
the Woods events!
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Town
of Leamington
38 Erie Street North
Leamington , ON N8H 2Z3
Phone: (519) 326-5761
Leamington is the
"Tomato Capital of Canada" and home to the world's largest tomato, which doubles
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Great shopping opportunities abound, as well as dining to suit every
taste. Canada's "Sunparlour" is home to
agricultural abundance, and roadside fruit and veg stands are
plentiful in season. Drop into town for the spring Pelee Festival of Birds, the Santa Claus Parade or the
Tomato
Festival (August).
Leamington enjoys close proximity to all local attractions
and is home to world famous Point Pelee National Park (sandy beaches,
recreational trails, canoeing, cycling and birdwatching). Other
great birding opportunities are just down the road at Hillman Marsh
and Kopegaron Woods Conservation Areas.
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Town
of Tecumseh
917 Lesperance Rd
Tecumseh, ON N8N
1W9
Telephone: (519) 735-2184
A leisurely drive from Windsor along Lake St.
Clair's shoreline, brings you to Tecumseh, at the end of the popular recreational
"Ganatchio Trail". Head up Lesperance Road into the town, or
Manning Road, for numerous and varied shopping
opportunities.
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Enjoy a leisurely picnic under a canopy of trees and view the restored grandstands of another era in one of Essex County's larger recreational spots, Lacasse Park (also home to the annual
Tecumseh Corn
Festival).
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Technically part of
our neighbouring County - Chatham-Kent - Wheatley is home of the largest freshwater
fishing fleet in North America. You are invited to relax and enjoy the leisurely-paced
"good life" at this small fishing village, which retains the friendliness and
hospitality of rural Ontario.
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Numerous nearby conservation areas provide excellent opportunities
for birding and "getting back to nature". Wheatley Provincial Park (located on
Lake Erie's shore) and other private campgrounds offers camping facilities, and the town
also boasts a number of bed and breakfasts.
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