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Many tourists know Windsor for its casino. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find fascinating history here. Once an important stop on the Underground Railroad, Windsor became an important center of whisky production and, thus, a major smuggling port during Prohibition. (Apparently Al Capone liked his Canadian Club.) In summer, catch the enormous fireworks display at the International Freedom Festival.
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1. The Rum Runners Tour
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5.0 based on 258 reviews
Prohibition was a wild,hysterical age filled with glamour & excitement difficult to match in history. It spawned the birth of speakeasies, flapper girls and blind pigs. Gangsters fought to secure a share of the illegal liquor business and mobsters like Al Capone relied on Windsor as the main supplier. The Rum Runners Tour take you back in time to that infamous period known as "The Roaring 20's."
2. J.P. Wiser's Distillery Experience
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Experience the story of Canadian whisky. You'll learn about the history of Canadian whisky and the process of making it, from the grains harvested by local farmers to you pouring it into a glass to enjoy. The distillery tour concludes with a tasting of 4 of our award-winning whiskies, which may include: J.P. Wiser's Deluxe, J.P. Wiser's Triple Barrel, Lot 40, and J.P. Wiser's 15 Years Old.
3. Canadian Historical Aircraft Association
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
The Canadian Historical Aircraft Association is located in the main hangar of the old No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School at the southwest corner of Windsor International Airport. We feature Avro Lancaster and de Havilland Mosquito restoration projects, 2 flying DHC-1 Chipmunks, a Boeing Stearman and North American Harvard as well as static displays of a Fleet Fawn and CT-133 Silver Star. Visit our museum archive room and gift shop.
Reviewed By cornwall785
We had a wonderful visit to create a very inexpensive couple of hours of fun. My son (8) and I (29) went to visit the Museum and were treated to a personal guided tour with experienced staff. In my opinion the place looks a lot like a mechanics hanger as well as a historic museum and functions to teach both theory of flight, mechanics of flight, and history of military in the area. Great for tourist and Windsorites alike.
4. Panache Restaurant and Ultralounge
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By JoeyK2559 - Alfred, United States
My wife and I like to eat early in the evening and we liked Panache. She had a salmon dish which she really liked, and I was happy with the Angus burger. We chatted with the bartender/server and he is a good guy— very professional and accommodating, he knows his business. Food was excellent and we relaxed with wine. Very happy with this choice.
5. Hidden Trail Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
Hidden Trail is a unique escape room and mystery experience that offers challenging puzzles and engrossing storylines.
Reviewed By rlehman95
Wow! We were looking for a fun night out that was a little different and this totally fit the bill! The host was fantastic and the escape room challenging. We did “The Man in the Corner” and it provided just enough creepy factor to keep us wondering what would happen next. We are already planning our next visit to try a different room!
6. Bad Axe Throwing
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
We're the world's largest urban axe throwing company. People book private events, celebrate special occasions and join our leagues. Companies love bringing their clients and employees to Bad Axe because of how fun and great of an experience it is. We host group events (or have walk-in axe throwing for smaller groups) that range from 1 - 2.5 hours of axe throwing fun.
Reviewed By 4EmilyT - LaSalle, Canada
The place is bright, open, and inviting - lots of safety rules in place to make sure no one gets hurt. The staff were all super engaging and friendly, willing to jump in with helpful pointers too! I'm going to get some friends to come with me soon, and I really am interested in the league idea, see you all again soon!
7. Whiskeyjack Boutique
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
A gift and souvenir shop located in downtown Windsor that has carefully curated products solely made in Canada, from sea to shining sea! If you're looking to bring a piece of Canada home, we've got something for you: from quirky candles, jewelry, apparel, and tote bags to locally-roasted coffee and maple syrup. Many locally created goods are featured as we are proud to showcase our area.
Reviewed By L1129DJsarahj
I love that many gifts are locally made, or made by Canadian artists. I bought some small gifts to take as host thank-yous to family in Britain, and they loved them. There were enough small Windsor- and Canadian-themed gifts to fit in my carry on and still be nice - especially when added to local flowers or whatever. Check them out before your next trip overseas!
8. Canadian Club Brand Center
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Learn about the birth of Canadian Club whisky and the history of Hiram Walker. You will experience a guided tour through the original 1894 office building, a replica of a 16th Century Italian Renaissance Palace, highlighting the periods of the Prohibition Era. We’ll visit the Speakeasy and see where the gangster meetings took place, the boardroom that now features group of seven paintings, and the sampling room that outlines our key markets. The tour also includes a formal whisky tasting.
9. Ontario Travel Information Centre - Windsor
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Our tourism information centre offers a vast array of FREE travel brochures for all of Ontario, FREE Ontario Road Maps, FREE WiFi, discount coupons, best available deals on attraction tickets (including Niagara Parks Commission, Canada's Wonderland, Ripley's Aquarium & more), customized trip planning, and reservations. Our retail boutique is stocked with great gifts and souvenirs including official Ontario Parks merchandise, Jakeman's Maple Products, and Canada branded souvenirs. Stop in and let our knowledgeable staff help you plan your perfect Ontario getaway.
10. Walkerville Brewery
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By HappySchmidt - Sarnia, Canada
Such a great place to go, I went with my daughters here and it was just wonderful! Great place to have some tasty beer & have some laughs.
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