• Leamington is home to the largest concentration of greenhouses in North America.
• Leamington is a popular area for birders, with large numbers of avian enthusiasts “flocking” to the area each May.
ATTRACTIONS
• Leamington Dock Promenade
• Leamington Marina
• Point Pelee National Park
• Sunset Amphitheatre
• Seacliff Park and Beach
• Mersea Park
FAQ
What are with the colourful lights at night? If you happen to see the night sky glowing shades of pink or yellow, don’t worry - we promise it’s not an alien invasion. It’s light coming from one of the local greenhouses.
For more information visit LEAMINGTON.CA or
Pelee National Park
Ruthven Apple Festival
POPULATION: 22,100
• Kingsville is known for its quaint downtown area filled with restaurants, breweries and shops.
• In the late 19th century, Kingsville became a popular destination for Canadian and American tourists.
• Entrepreneur Hiram Walker established a rail line from Windsor to Kingsville and built the Mettawas Hotel in Kingsville in 1889.
OVERVIEW ATTRACTIONS
• Cedar Beach
• Cedar Island Marina
• Chrysler Greenway
• Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary
• Lakeside Park
• Jack Miner, known as “the father of conservation”, established his famous bird sanctuary in Kingsville in 1904. For more information
Jack Miner Sanctuary
Cedar Island Marina
Immersive conservation experiences and overnight
historic Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary grounds.
> Hands-on bird banding
> Overnight stays in the Sanctuary Lodge
> Guided tours, history & behind-the-scenes access
Des expériences immersives en conservation et des séjours sur le site historique du Sanctuaire d’oiseaux Jack Miner.
> Initiation au baguage des oiseaux
> Séjours au Pavillon du Sanctuaire
> Visites guidées, histoire et accès exclusif en coulisses
1,000
• Cottam is a mostly residential hamlet with a growing number of shops and establishments.
• It is a popular residential area due to the town’s central location in Essex County and its proximity to Highway 3, allowing for easy access to Windsor and other parts of the county.
ATTRACTIONS
• Ridgeview Park
• Rotary Park
Rotary Club Park
Ridgeview Park Splashpad
POPULATION OF COLCHESTER: 2,300
POPULATION OF HARROW: 2,600
• Colchester has a rich history including involvement in the Proclamation of 1792, the War of 1812 and the Underground Railroad.
• Harrow is a community rich in agriculture.
• The town is a popular stop for those taking a trip to the local wineries.
• The Harrow Fair, established in 1854, is one of Ontario’s oldest fairs. It runs Labour Day weekend and features events like tractor pull, horse show, lawnmower races, mom calling contest, pie auction, crafters alley, food and entertainment.
ATTRACTIONS
• Colchester Beach
• Colchester Marina
• Harrow Fair
• Walleye Derby
• Wineries
Harrow Fair
Colchester Beach
OVERVIEW
POPULATION: 3,060
• Wheatley is known as the “Freshwater Fishing Capital of the World”. It is the largest fresh water commercial fishing port in the world and it is home to a number of fish processing facilities.
ATTRACTIONS
• Two Creeks Conservation Area
• Wheatley Arena Splash Pad
• Wheatley Harbour
• Wheatley Provincial Park
For more information visit CHATHAM-KENT.CA
Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series
Wheatley Arena Splash Pad
OVERVIEW
POPULATION: 300 permanent residents / approximately 1,500 in summer
• Pelee Island is 30 km south of Leamington and covers 10,000 acres. It is 12.5 km long and 6 km wide.
• Pelee Island is known for its natural beauty and ecological importance. It is home to several unique plant and animal species, including the endangered Blue Racer snake and the Pelee Island sow-thistle, a rare flowering plant.
GETTING THERE
• The island is accessible by ferry service, with the ferry departing Leamington from April until late July, and after that leaving from Kingsville until early December.
• Cars can be brought over on the ferry; however, spaces are limited and often sell out.
• Pelee Island can also be accessed by personal watercraft or by flying into Pelee Island Airport.
HISTORY
• Pelee Island was the home of Canada’s first commercial winery, Vin Villa, founded in 1866. The island’s climate and soil conditions are conducive to grape cultivation, making it an ideal location for viticulture.
FUN FACTS
• Pelee Island is home to some of the most provincially rare plants and animals.
• More than 300 species of birds have been spotted on Pelee Island.
• The annual Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon is Canada’s most southerly half marathon. The popular event sells out quickly each year and has participants run around the island with the finish line at the winery.
PELEE ISLAND
Photo courtesy of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee
Pelee Island Lighthouse
Ferry to Pelee Island
PLEASE NOTE: The following is a list of events that were scheduled as of press time in early spring. As dates may change and events may be added or cancelled, please refer to the websites below for the most up-to-date information.
Municipality of Kingsville: kingsville.ca | visitkingsvilleontario.ca
Municipality of Leamington: leamington.ca
Visit Leamington: visitleamington.ca
Municipality of Essex: essex.ca
Municipality of Chatham-Kent: chatham-kent.ca | visitck.ca
Cedar Creek Conservation Area - 1559 Arner Townline
Cedar Island Park & Beach - 851 Cedar Island Drive
Lakeside Park - 315 Queen Street
Kennedy Woods - 332 Road 3 West
LEAMINGTON
Hillman Marsh - 1826 Mersea Road 2
Kopegaron Woods - County Road 34
Mersea Park - 651 Point Pelee Drive
Point Pelee National Park - 1118 Point Pelee Drive
Seacliff Park - 24 Seacliff Drive West
WHEATLEY
Two Creeks Conservation Area - 21638 1 Kent Road
Wheatley Arboretum and Learning Trail - 196 Erie N.
Wheatley Provincial Park - 21116 Klondyke Road
CHRYSLER CANADA GREENWAY
The Chrysler Canada Greenway is a 48km multi-use trail that was previously an abandoned railway. The popular nature trail spans a large section of Essex County, passing through the communities of Ruthven, Kingsville and Harrow. It is most often used for hiking, biking, running and birding.
DOG PARKS
KINGSVILLE
Linden Beach Dog Park - 103 Golfview Drive
Repko Dog Park - 440 Road 2 East
LEAMINGTON
Rotary Leash Free Dog Park - 435 Bevel Line
Point Pelee National Park
Colchester Park
Chrysler Greenway
BEACHES
COLCHESTER
Colchester Park - 100 Jackson Street
KINGSVILLE
Cedar Beach Conservation Area - 1031 Heritage Road
Cedar Island Beach - 851 Cedar Island Drive
LEAMINGTON
Point Pelee National Park - 1118 Point Pelee Drive
Seacliff Park - 24 Seacliff Drive West
WHEATLEY
Getty’s Beach - 22 Kay Avenue
SPLASH PADS
COLCHESTER
Colchester Park - 100 Jackson Street
COTTAM
Ridgeview Park - 124 Fox Street
HARROW
Fairgrounds Park - 243 McAfee Street
KINGSVILLE
Lakeside Park - 315 Queen Street
LEAMINGTON
Seacliff Park - 24 Seacliff Drive West
Mersea Park - 651 Point Pelee Drive
WHEATLEY
Wheatley Arena - 196 Erie Street North
PLAYGROUNDS
COLCHESTER
Colchester Park - 100 Jackson Street
COTTAM
Ridgeview Park - 124 Fox Street
HARROW
Fairgrounds Park - 243 McAfee Street
KINGSVILLE
Cedar Island Park & Beach - 851 Cedar Island Drive
Kingsville Recreation Complex - 1471 Jasperson Lane
Lakeside Park - 315 Queen Street
LEAMINGTON
Leamington Marina - 90 Robson Road
Mersea Park - 651 Point Pelee Drive
Seacliff Park - 24 Seacliff Drive West
Cedar Island Beach
Kingsville Recreation Complex
Mersea Park Playground
Seacliff Park
ARTS & CULTURE
ART GALLERIES
KINGSVILLE
Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre 28 Division Street South
LEAMINGTON
Leamington Arts Centre 72 Talbot Street West
THEATRES
LEAMINGTON
The Bank Theatre 10 Erie Street South
MUSEUMS
ESSEX
John R. Park Homestead 915 Essex County Road 50
KINGSVILLE
Canadian Transportation Museum 6155 Arner Townline
Kingsville Military Museum 145 Division Street South
CONCERT VENUES
KINGSVILLE
Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre 103 Park Street
LEAMINGTON
Leamington Marina and Rick Atkin Park 90 Robson Road
Sunset Amphitheatre 24 Seacliff Drive West
The Bank Theatre 10 Erie Street South
WHEATLEY
Two Creeks Conservation Area 21638 Kent Road 1
Leamington Arts Centre
John R. Park Homestead
The Bank Theatre
Sunset Amphitheatre
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