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A FRIGHTENING PROPOSITION!
The Convention and Visitors Bureau's latest tourism initiative, The Walking Past,
invites you to discover the ghosts among us! Tucked away in every corner of the City and
County are haunting tales of intrigue and suspense.
A regular schedule of 'walking theatre performances' in Windsor reenacts the spooky
goings-on in historic Olde Sandwich Towne with The Purple Theatre Company, drawing from
local historical legends, and truths. A self-guided tour booklet will enable the visitor
to delve deeper on their own ... if they dare ... into the not-so-hidden history of Essex
County & Pelee Island's former residents.
The tour program is available, by arrangement, for larger groups. Contact Sandra
Bradt, Director of Tourism.
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SPIRITS OF A
DIFFERENT KIND
Windsor-Essex's wineries, brewer and distillery have joined together to offer
tours, tastings and more on the area's "Ale, Wine &
Spirits Trail!"
Each facility
offers it's own group packages... (here are samples of offerings at Colio
Estates and Muscedere
Vineyards), or put a few stops together and enjoy a day on the
'trail'!
Further information on the Trail is available from the CVB's Director of Tourism, Sandra Bradt.
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CANADA SOUTH COAST ADVENTURES The Essex Region Conservation Authority and its partners introduce Canada
South Coast Adventures. These ecotours showcase beautiful Carolinian forests, the global
Important Bird Areas and the rare habitats and species that can be found only in the Essex
Region. The tours range from easy to moderate physical activity and feature camping and
rustic accommodations. The following specific packages are geared to smaller groups, but
can be modified to suit groups of any size, and scheduled to your needs. Contact
ERCA direct for details of the following and watch their website for upcoming details at www.erca.org
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Hike/Bike/Paddle
Enjoy a summer active weekend that showcases the rare flora and fauna in the
Essex Region. Enjoy a brisk hike at Point Pelee National Park and an
adventurous cycle through Two Creeks Conservation Area. ‘Hike the dyke’
at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area to see the newly constructed shorebird
habitat, and experience an amazing canoe trip down Cedar Creek.
Registration - Minimum 8 - Maximum 16.
Must be at least 18 years of age. Activity Level - Moderate.
Wild Women’s Weekend - Amherstburg Area
Calling all Wild Women! Get back in tune with yourself and with nature as
you have an adventure of a lifetime. Experience a ‘We don’t need no
stinking maps!’ Orienteering Course. Learn archery skills, and pick your
own lunch on an ‘edible wild’ hike. Try sea kayaking on for size amongst
other adventures.
Registration - Minimum 8 - Maximum 16.
Must be a woman at least 18 years of age.
Activity Level - Easy - Moderate.
Autumn Birding Adventures - Amherstburg Area
With a focus on Holiday Beach Conservation Area, this adventurous weekend
will highlight why Holiday Beach has been identified as a global
“Important Bird Area”
(IBA) by Bird Studies Canada. Participate in a Hawk
Identification workshop, stand high atop the viewing tower, and join in the
guided hawk hike. If the weather is right, witness the marvelous migration
of monarchs and dragonflies. Experience the southern tip of Canada’s
mainland at Point Pelee National Park, another global IBA , and enjoy the
‘Festival of Hawks’ back at Holiday Beach Conservation Area!
Registration - Minimum 8 - Maximum 16.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Activity Level - Easy.
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