Guidebook for Amherstburg
Food Scene
Excellent Italian cuisine located on the waterfront in Navy Yard Park, blocks away.
21 locals recommend
Riccardo's Italian Restaurant
238 Dalhousie StExcellent Italian cuisine located on the waterfront in Navy Yard Park, blocks away.
Speck's Restaurant is a cozy little place nestled on a side street not far from the downtown. It is well known as the go to destination for breakfast.
Speck's Restaurant
266 Bathurst StSpeck's Restaurant is a cozy little place nestled on a side street not far from the downtown. It is well known as the go to destination for breakfast.
Spago is well known for its amazing Italian cuisine. No matter what you choose from the menu, it will be excellent. There are three venues conveniently located throughout Windsor.
19 locals recommend
Spago
690 Erie St ESpago is well known for its amazing Italian cuisine. No matter what you choose from the menu, it will be excellent. There are three venues conveniently located throughout Windsor.
Drinks & Nightlife
Free live and local music every weekend. Located in the Caesar's Windsor Casino, less than a half hour away.
Cosmos Lounge
377 Riverside Dr EFree live and local music every weekend. Located in the Caesar's Windsor Casino, less than a half hour away.
Sightseeing
Essex county offers everything from scenic Lake Erie, wineries throughout the county, Point Pelee National Park to excellent restaurants and shopping.
Amherstburg is known for its rich history with Navy Yard Park and its sculptures and monuments, the Black History Museum, Fort Malden National Historic Site and Toddy Jones Park all located less than a mile from our home on the Detroit waterfront.
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
98 Riverside Dr WEssex county offers everything from scenic Lake Erie, wineries throughout the county, Point Pelee National Park to excellent restaurants and shopping.
Amherstburg is known for its rich history with Navy Yard Park and its sculptures and monuments, the Black History Museum, Fort Malden National Historic Site and Toddy Jones Park all located less than a mile from our home on the Detroit waterfront.
Parks & Nature
Point Pelee is the southernmost point of mainland Canada. It is part of a bird and butterfly migration corridor over Lake Erie via Point Pelee and the Lake Erie islands. Over 360 bird species have been recorded in the park. More than 100 species of birds and waterfowl stay in the park to breed and nest. Besides being one of the best location for birding, the park is known for its dark skies, unaffected by ambient light. Point Pelee National Park is designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Windsor Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
195 locals recommend
Point Pelee National Park Of Canada
1118 Point Pelee Dr Point Pelee is the southernmost point of mainland Canada. It is part of a bird and butterfly migration corridor over Lake Erie via Point Pelee and the Lake Erie islands. Over 360 bird species have been recorded in the park. More than 100 species of birds and waterfowl stay in the park to breed and nest. Besides being one of the best location for birding, the park is known for its dark skies, unaffected by ambient light. Point Pelee National Park is designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Windsor Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
Arts & Culture
Amherstburg meant freedom, as the Canadian destination for many Black people escaping slavery in the United States. You will experience the history of the Underground Railroad and the compassion that it took to make this network possible. The site includes Nazrey AME Church, National Historic Site and a stop on the Underground Railroad, and the Taylor Log Cabin. This is truly a must visit when staying in Amherstburg.
13 locals recommend
Amherstburg Freedom Museum
277 King StAmherstburg meant freedom, as the Canadian destination for many Black people escaping slavery in the United States. You will experience the history of the Underground Railroad and the compassion that it took to make this network possible. The site includes Nazrey AME Church, National Historic Site and a stop on the Underground Railroad, and the Taylor Log Cabin. This is truly a must visit when staying in Amherstburg.
Shopping
Cindy's Home & Garden is one of those stores that makes you want to buy everything in the store because they have so many unique items from home decor to ladies clothing to their own brand of olive oils and vinegars. It is a must to visit when passing through Kingsville.
28 locals recommend
Cindy's Home & Garden
585 Seacliff DrCindy's Home & Garden is one of those stores that makes you want to buy everything in the store because they have so many unique items from home decor to ladies clothing to their own brand of olive oils and vinegars. It is a must to visit when passing through Kingsville.
Essentials
Sobey's is located on Sandwich St. in Amherstburg and offers the essentials.
9 locals recommend
Sobeys Amherstburg
83 Sandwich St SSobey's is located on Sandwich St. in Amherstburg and offers the essentials.