Windsor is located in southwestern Ontario in Canada and is the southernmost city in the country. Windsor is close to the United States and is separated from the city of Detroit, Michigan, by the Detroit River. You'll find plenty to do in Windsor whether you are visiting for a day or longer. The city is full of opportunities to take part in sports and outdoor activities.
Swimming
Windsor is in Essex County, which is surrounded by water on three sides, making it an ideal place for taking part in water sports and for swimming. In the summer, take a dip at one of Windsor's outdoor pools. The outdoor Central Pool and Riverside Centennial Pools include entry from the beach and water features. Other pools include Mic Mac Pool, Remington Booster and Lanspeary Pool. Sandpoint Beach has lifeguards on duty in the afternoons. For less serious swimming, or if you have kids, take a look at Windsor's three spray pads.
Tennis
Keen tennis players can set up a match at one of Windsor's tennis courts. Windsor courts are open between 8 a.m. and dusk and are accessible in the summer, weather permitting. If you want to play in the evening, Windsor has several locations with floodlights that are open until 11 p.m. Central Park and Remington Booster Park are among the floodlit courts. Drouillard Park and Mic Mac Park are sports courts, meaning they also facilitate roller hockey or basketball. Players are asked to limit time on the court to half an hour when others are waiting.
Golf
If a round of golf is more your thing, you'll find plenty of greens and fairways in Windsor. The Roseland Golf Club is a full-service recreational facility that features an 18-hole championship course designed by Donald Ross and a challenging 9-hole course. Roseland Golf Club also has a curling rink, open from November through March. Or try Little River Golf Course, a 9-hole golf course centered around Little River. Courses in Windsor are generally open between the end of March and the beginning of December.
Trails
The Windsor Trail is an interconnecting network of biking and hiking trails for you to enjoy, which extends along the Detroit River. The Ganatchio Trail is suitable for walkers, cyclists and joggers and stretches for 8 km to the town of Tecumseh, passing through urban, suburban and naturalized parkland regions. The Rotary Ganatchio Extension, 3.25 km, runs through the 200-acre Little Corridor with wildflower meadow, ponds and arboretum. Pick up a Parks and Recreation and Public Works map showing bike lanes and multiuse trails from centers in Windsor.
When to Go
Windsor has four distinct seasons. Summers are best for outdoor activities, with an average temperature of 66 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit, although the climate is humid so take plenty of water out with you. Windsor has the highest number of days per year with daily maximum temperatures over 86 degrees Fahrenheit out of all cities in Canada. Winters are generally cold, with an average of 10 to 15 snow days, and many sports facilities may be closed between November and February.
Getting There
If you're travelling from the United States you will enter Windsor by the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel or Ambassador Bridge. Transit Windsor also operates a Tunnel Bus shuttle service between downtown Detroit and Windsor, providing easy access for nondrivers. You'll need ID to cross the Canadian border and you are required to strap your bike to a vehicle as you can't ride it across the bridge or through the tunnel.
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