On And Off the Wall: History & Arts Tour
Shopping and eating on the most bountiful 300 feet of downtown real estate is a perfect partner to a day of soaking in the art collections and historic buildings located in two of Windsor’s neighbourhoods – Downtown Windsor and Sandwich. Experience our street art along Maiden Lane or explore the Art Gallery of Windsor. Top it off in Sandwich Towne for a bite to eat and a visit to one of our local craft breweries along the Barrels Bottles and Brews trail.
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Ford City Walking Tour
Ford City originated with the the development of Windsor’s Ford Plant. It became a village in 1913 and a town in 1915. Learn more about this unique neighbourhood with a self-guided tour and explore the history and heritage of Ford City.
The Grand Cantina
International street food with an emphasis on tacos, paired with a mezcal tequila bar – need we say more? Join Grand Cantina and fall in love with innovative riffs on your favourites, and sip on the best margaritas and tequila based cocktails you have ever had
Artist Alley & Maiden Lane
A public art project called Free 4 Walls is turning downtown alleys into outdoor galleries. Wild fonts, eruptions of colour, psychedelic or abstract, surreal or pop art, the backstreet dances with paint and creativity, sometimes two storeys high.Photo by: Kevin Vyse Photography
Sandwich Heritage Walking Tour
The new Sandwich Heritage Walking Tour is a mobile friendly website or downloadable PDF that helps you conduct a self-guided tour and explore the history and heritage of the former Town of Sandwich, at your convenience at any time of the day!
Sandwich Brewing Co.
Their love of old buildings is eclipsed only by their love of exceptional beer. Putting it all on the line to create something special at the confluence of the two.
Rock Bottom Bar & Grill
Located in historic Sandwich Town, Rock Bottom Bar and Grill boasts the area’s largest selection of draft beer and the very best chicken wings to go along with them. Enjoy a bucket overflowing with peanuts to snack on while you await your drink. And YES…you can throw the shells on the floor!Attractions
Buuntz & Co. Ice Cream
63 Maiden Lane West, Windsor, ON, N9A 5V9
(519) 252-0000
Old Fashioned Ice Cream with a flair in Downtown Windsor..Serving up Multiple Flavours of Delicious Kawartha Dairy Ice…
The Grand Cantina
1000 Drouillard Rd., Windsor, ON, N8Y 2P8
(519) 915-4344
thegrandcantina.com/
International street food with an emphasis on tacos, paired with a mezcal tequila bar – need we say…
Rock Bottom Bar and Grill
3236 Sandwich St., Windsor, Ontario, N9C 1A6
(519) 258-7553
rockbottom.ca/
Located in historic Sandwich Towne, Rock Bottom Bar and Grill boasts the area’s largest selection of draft beer…
Artist Alley & Maiden Lane
Maiden Lane, Windsor, ON
A public art project called Free 4 Walls is turning downtown alleys into outdoor galleries. The project was made possible…
Sandwich Brewing Company
3232 Sandwich Street, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 1A8
(519) 800-2019
Our love of old buildings is eclipsed only by our love of exceptional beer. Putting it all on…
Ford City Walking Tour
Drouillard Rd., Windsor, ON
www.citywindsor.ca/residents/historyofwindsor/Pages/Walking-Tours.aspx
The area known as Ford City developed out of a French parish, Notre Dame du Lac, founded in 1884…
Sandwich Heritage Walking Tour
Mackenzie Hall, WIndsor
www.citywindsor.ca/residents/historyofwindsor/Pages/Walking-Tours.aspx
The new Sandwich Heritage Walking Tour is a mobile friendly website that helps you conduct a self-guided tour…
