Exploring Essex County’s Early History - From Paleo - Americans to Ribbon Farms Windsor and Essex County has a longer history than you may think – Southwestern Ontario has been inhabited since at least 10,000 BCE.
A Winery Older than Canada – Vin Villa and Other Must-See Heritage Sites Courtesy: Royal LePage Binder Blog Windsor Essex has incredible historic sites tucked away across the county. Our area has played a significant historical role, from pivotal battles in the War of 1812 to the arguably equally important establishment of Canada’s first commercial winery. Our history is more exciting than you may think, and these three landmarks are still standing to tell the story. Vin Villa Winery – Pelee Island A day trip to Pelee Island isn’t complete without a stop at Vin Villa – a winery older than Canada itself. Though it may be in ruins now, this site was once home to Canada’s first commercial winery. Vin Villa was founded in 1866 by the British and is over 150 years old. Vin Villa’s grounds, ruins and beautiful cellars are currently used as a wedding and event venue, and also hosts tours. Do yourself a favour and book a wine tasting in Canada’s oldest wine cellar next time you’re on the island! Fort Malden - Amherstburg Fort Malden was built in 1795…
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Patio Paradise: The Best Patios in Essex County Windsor Essex has no shortage of patios – many restaurants and bars have built new ones in the last few years. But which ones have the right combination of delicious fare and an excellent location?
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Windsor-Essex Distilled – Raise a Glass to Local History When people think of Essex County, they often think of wineries. For good reason – we have world-class wineries just around the corner.
