10 Things to Do in Essex That You Shouldn't Miss

November 12, 2017 Esmeralda Fenner

Discover the best top things to do in Essex, Canada including Cooper's Hawk Vineyards, Oxley Estate Winery, Muscedere Vineyards, Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, Colio Estate Winery, Viewpointe Estate Winery, John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, Erie Shore Vineyard, Paglione Estate Winery.
Restaurants in Essex

1. Cooper's Hawk Vineyards

1425 Iler Rd, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 519-738-4295
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 120 reviews

Cooper's Hawk Vineyards

Cooper's Hawk Vineyards is an estate winery located on 67 acres of land just east of Harrow, Ontario, in the Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC) Wine Country. It's that feeling of "œWelcome" and "€œGlad you'€™re here".€ It'€™s a genuine smile when you walk through our front door. Cooper'€™s Hawk Vineyards is more than another winery. More than another stop along the way. It'€™s a stop-and-stay-for-a-while place; a place where you want to relax with family and friends. And return to. Pick your spot. Is it the tasting bar, where our staff engages you in lively conversation and sampling? Could it be a sunny patch on the patio, under an umbrella with your best friends? Maybe your place is on the vast lawn, in the shade of a tree, where you hear nothing but the wind through the leaves. Perhaps our restaurant is the place for you, dining on superb cuisine, designed to match our award winning wines. What began as a simple vineyard has grown, in eight short years, into one of Essex County's most talked about and respected producers of world class wine. With more than twenty wines on our menu, it's easy to find that particular vintage that grabs you. And we are more... CHV is dining, music, fine art and theater, green spaces, wetlands, park area, and that familiar feeling of "€œWelcome".

Reviewed By schaefcand - Michigan

Our friends suggested we meet for lunch at this winery as they were told it was worth the 45 minute drive form Windsor...and it was. A small winery, 9,000 cases a year but a really nice tasting room alongside an attractive restaurant with a wonderful...MoreHi Schaefcand, Thank you for your lovely review, I will be sure to pass this along. The perch taco is one of the staff favorites.... We hope to see you again soon. Cheers Sherry

2. Oxley Estate Winery

533 County Road 50, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 519-738-3264
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 99 reviews

Oxley Estate Winery

Oxley Estate Winery is nestled on 38 beautiful acres of property in the heart of Lake Erie North Shores' wine region. We opened in July 2012, as a full service winery, restaurant, retail and event space - what an exciting journey, we would love to have you join us. Please visit our website for current offerings and hours of operation.

Reviewed By ALFreundl - Detroit, Michigan

My husband & I took a leisurely drive from Detroit to Oxley. Siri had us going thru some very rural countryside & I was a bit nervous wondering where we were headed. Boy, were we pleasantly surprised (and impressed!) with Oxley! Great wines, lovely atmosphere...MoreWe are happy you found us, and enjoyed your time in Oxley! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

3. Muscedere Vineyards

7457 County Road 18, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 519-738-1145
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

Muscedere Vineyards

Muscedere Vineyards is a family owned and operated vineyard, which hand-harvests only the best grapes from our vineyard to produce premium wines. We take great pride in caring for and nurturing all aspects of the vineyard and winery with a relentless enthusiasm for producing fine wines. At Muscedere Vineyards we believe that wines are made in the vineyard from meticulous vineyards techniques. We believe in small hand-crafted lots that allow us to treat each variety in each vintage with the utmost of attention and care to ensure true varietal character in each wine we release. Our commitment to quality is evidenced in our final products. Our retail store is open daily throughout the year. May - October 11 - 6pm and November - April 11 - 5pm. Weekends May - October and daily July and August we have wood-fired pizza available on-site. We hope to see you here! Cheers, The Muscedere Family

Reviewed By keyeslaw - London, Ontario

Was here for a wedding, nice scenic place. Not worth a special trip though. I met the owners who are a very nice couple. The wine was great however a little overpriced. The grapes are all handpicked and the wine is carefully made so hence the price. Pizza was made on the spot and was very good. Lots of little kittens running around and a couple of pigmy goats.

4. Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery

7258 Cty Rd, 50 West, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 519-738-9253
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 58 reviews

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery

Reviewed By rvannie - Windsor, Canada

The owners have done a wonderful job of creating a modern winery with an old, rustic look and feel. The wines are interesting, definitely worth a try. The location on the shore of Lake Erie is one of the highlights; they even have a beach. If the weather is nice, I highly recommend ordering one of their picnic baskets and enjoying the meal with a glass of wine on the tables outside the winery. It's a bit pricey, but the atmosphere is wonderful. You might want to make it a summer tradition.

5. Colio Estate Winery

1 Colio Drive, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 519-738-2241
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Colio Estate Winery

Reviewed By BillMcAdam - home

Stopped by this winery after having visited the Cooper's Hawk winery earlier in day.
Very helpful guidance was given on wines and there was no fee assessed to sample.
There is a tremendous variety to choose from including sparking wines and a very expansive list of whites. If heading to Colchester or Kingsville and ferry to Pelee island, make sure to stop by and visit.

6. Viewpointe Estate Winery

151 County Road 50 E, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 866-372-8439
Excellent
43%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
9%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 112 reviews

Viewpointe Estate Winery

Reviewed By RoMoDoJo - Tecumseh, Canada

We've been here twice. Once on a wine tour and most recently for Perch-a-Palooza. Both were memorable times for the wine, surroundings, and quality of experience. The grounds, winery and views are exceptional. A good quality place to include on your wine tour or as a venue for your event.

7. John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area

915 County Road 50 E, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 519-738-2029
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 18 reviews

John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area

Reviewed By Scott C - Dundee, United Kingdom

This was one of the best and informative parks we had visited. Great information from our guide and a lovely house to walk round. A working Smithy was in action when we were there and the blacksmith had time to talk to us. We also took part in making icecream. Yummy. Well worth a visit for any family.

8. Colchester Ridge Estate Winery

108 County Road 50 E, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 519-738-9800
Excellent
49%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery

For award-winning Ontario wines visit us at CREW. At our family owned and operated winery, we take the utmost care at every step to produce exceptional wines for you to enjoy and remember. Our entire "crew" of knowledgeable staff will strive at every moment to make your visit enjoyably memorable. Our steady stream of satisfied customers along with the many prestigious awards and accolades we have garnered over the years are testament to our mission: produce the best Ontario wines while providing a wonderful customer experience.

Reviewed By ONTARIO1981 - Canada

What an excellent way to encourage visitors to the winery! It's great to be able to attend different events while experiencing and enjoying the different wines the region has to offer. Wonderful wines, atmosphere and service.

9. Erie Shore Vineyard

410 County Road 50 W, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 519-738-9858
Excellent
55%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Erie Shore Vineyard

Vineyard, Estate Winery and wine shop, located on the banks of Lake Erie. Producer of critically acclaimed and award winning wines since opening in 2002.

Reviewed By Erin B - Sarnia, Canada

My friend and I recently came for a wine tasting weekend in the region. We drove to all the wineries in the area and this was our favourite! It has a small tasting room with a decently large selection of wine. Not much room for...MoreThank you very much! We hope you will visit us again in the future!

10. Paglione Estate Winery

724 County Road 50 E, Harrow, Essex, Ontario N0R 1G0, Canada +1 519-738-0597
Excellent
61%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 32 reviews

Paglione Estate Winery

Family owned and operated Italian winery along the shores of Lake Erie, offering fine wines, wood oven pizzas, homemade gelato, and exceptional hospitality! Come enjoy a glass of wine and relax in an old world Tuscan-inspired setting.

Reviewed By rubyq - Windsor, Canada

We love popping into Paglione Estate Winery for outdoor, brick oven, thin crust pizza. We have found their Cabernet Franc good with the pizza. Come here for the experience, you won't be sorry. Just make sure to make Reservations if you want to be seated outdoors on a summer weekend.

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