Walking through Windsor

By Fabricio Rivera

Often over looked by passing travelers, Windsor is a hidden gem. Filled with rich historic landmarks,

museums, great entertainment, world class fishing and is also known for its local pizzerias. If you dig

deeper, you will see Windsor was a hub for African Americans escaping slavery during the civil war era

and a the mass producer of whiskey during prohibition days

Throughout the year Windsor is host to several major events attracting thousands of people events

include. The Windsor International Film Festival and Detroit Ford firework display, Ribfest and Caesars

Windsor for world class entertainment. In addition, Windsor is now host to the annual ComiCon.

Amidst all the major events and attractions the city hosts, there are local hot spots and walking

tours. Kevin Blondin is a hometown tourist and a travel and tourism graduate who works in

communication. He knows the scoop on things to do in the city from events

and local activities.

“For free things to see and do and cheap things I would recommend a walking tour through Ford city

because I feel like Ford City is growing a lot of character. There’s a lot of murals you can see, they also

have the Grand Cantina that just opened, very awesome for margaritas and burgers you can check out

DiFazios shop and also Merchrunners I feel like there’s a lot of good breweries that just opened up in

the city,” Blondin said.

Eugenio Mendoza is a local artist and night club promoter who guides locals and out of towners to the

hotspots in the downtown area and has been doing it for two years.  Mendoza has a few top picks.

“The river 100 per cent number one, Walkerville absolutely number two, Willistead Park if you were just

to walk in that entire area. It’s so historical and the architecture is incredible you would love it,” said

Mendoza. “And downtown of course. But then you need to look at the more hidden gems like Sandwich

Town and even if it’s a three block radius that you’re taking a walk, it’s a good 20 minutes segment and

you don’t need too much for something to be impressive.”

Mendoza said he believes it is important to experience Windsor from multiple forms of transportation to get a better feel of the city.

“It’s important to walk a city not just drive it because you’ll get two different completely perspectives.

The big win for Windsor you can drive one end of town to the other in 20 minutes no traffic so you can

do four, five different events in Windsor in a day.” Said Mendoza

Even though Windsor is not a major city filled with glitz and glamour, it is still filled with

little areas that are enriched with history, art and culture.