Staycation Series: Road Trips from Windsor (Southwestern Ontario)

Looking to go on an adventure this weekend? Check out these road trip suggestions from Windsor that are 4 hours away or less!

Amherstburg, 32 Min

This quiet town on the water is a fantastic town to getaway for a weekend! There are great restaurants, local shops, historical buildings, and you can even ferry over to an island! Being a little more than a half hour away from Windsor, it's a great spot for a spontaneous date, afternoon getaways or addition to one of the other towns you’re visiting in the area. Read more of what you can discover in Amherstburg here!

Harrow, 40 Min

Being less than an hour away from Windsor makes it a great location to staycation locally! You can explore one (or a couple) of the many wineries in the area, go kayaking, paddle boarding, or even bike along the trails! Don’t forget to keep an eye out on the main road for local artisanal stands or seasonal fruit and veggie stands! Check out the guide to Harrow before going.

Pelee Island, 45 min (to the Ferry Terminal)

In less than an hour, you could be getting ready to step on a Ferry to take you to a true staycation getaway! Pelee Island is a small island off of Leamington, that has a long wine history! The slow pace of the island is perfect for a relaxing staycation getaway where you have so many things to explore from nature sounds to the night sky, all at the most southern tip of Canada! Check out this blog guide that has everything you need to discover Pelee Island!

More to be added! Stay tuned!

Check out this Staycation Series: Road Trips from Windsor Map Guide -- you can toggle the town and it will show you all the spots mentioned in these blog posts!