Walkerville
District of Windsor
Ontario - Canada

Willistead Manor

Willistead Manor is a historic house located in the former town of Walkerville, Ontario, now part of Windsor, Ontario. Willistead Manor was designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn in the 16th-century Tudor-Jacobean style of an English manor house. It was built in 1904-1906, and was commissioned by Edward Chandler Walker, the second son of Hiram Walker. It is named after the first son, Willis Walker, a lawyer in Detroit, MI, who died young.

Located at 42.3182, -83.0104 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Windsor, Ontario, Houses in Ontario, Tudor Revival architecture in Canada, Visitor attractions in Windsor, Ontario

Jefferson Avenue (Detroit)

Jefferson Avenue is a scenic road along the eastern part of the Detroit metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Michigan. It travels alongside Lake Erie, the Detroit River, and Lake Saint Clair. This road also provides access to many recreational facilities in the area. West Jefferson Avenue is primarily a commercial, while the East Jefferson Avenue contains a historic residential district.

Located at 42.3451, -83.0065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Streets in Michigan, Culture of Detroit, Michigan, Michigan culture, Detroit River, Transportation in Wayne County, Michigan, Transportation in Monroe County, Michigan, Transportation in Detroit, Michigan

Belle Isle Aquarium

The Belle Isle Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan. Designed by noted architect Albert Kahn, it opened on August 18, 1904, and was the oldest continually operating public aquarium in North America when it closed on April 3, 2005. The aquarium reopened to the public on August 18, 2012, and is now run entirely by volunteers.

Located at 42.3366, -82.9854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Aquaria in Michigan, 1904 establishments in the United States, Buildings and structures completed in 1904, Buildings and structures in Detroit, Michigan

Battle of Bloody Run

The Battle of Bloody Run was fought during Pontiac's Rebellion on July 31, 1763. In an attempt to break Pontiac's siege of Fort Detroit, about 250 British troops attempted to make a surprise attack on Pontiac's encampment. Pontiac was ready and waiting, possibly alerted by French settlers, and defeated the British at Parent's Creek two miles (3 km) east of the fort.

Located at 42.342, -83.0143 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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History of Detroit, Michigan

Walkerville, Ontario

The former town of Walkerville Ontario, Canada is now a heritage precinct of Windsor Ontario. Incorporated in 1890, the town was founded by Hiram Walker, owner and producer of Canadian Club Whisky. Walker planned it as a 'model town’ (originally called 'Walker's Town')) that would be the envy of both the region and the continent. He established a distillery on the Detroit River, diversifying the business by growing grain, milling flour, and raising cattle and hogs.

Located at 42.3167, -83 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Windsor, Ontario

Windsor Assembly

Windsor Assembly is a Chrysler automobile factory in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The factory opened in 1928 and started minivan production in 1983. Windsor Assembly is also Windsor's largest employer with about 4,450 employees.

Located at 42.2948, -82.9845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Chrysler factories, Economy of Windsor, Ontario, Buildings and structures in Windsor, Ontario, Motor vehicle assembly plants in Canada

MacArthur Bridge (Detroit)

The MacArthur Bridge is a bridge that spans the Detroit River between Detroit, Michigan and Belle Isle. The bridge, which features nineteen total arches across 2,193 feet, provides main access to Belle Isle. Completed in 1923 for $2,635,000 USD, it replaced a mostly wooden bridge that accidentally caught fire and was destroyed in 1915. The bridge, once known as the Belle Isle Bridge, was later renamed the Douglas MacArthur Bridge after General Douglas MacArthur in 1942.

Located at 42.3425, -82.9985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Deck arch bridges, Bridges in Detroit, Michigan, Detroit River, Bridges completed in 1923, Road bridges in Michigan

1946 Windsor–Tecumseh tornado

The Windsor–Tecumseh Tornado of 1946 was the most powerful tornado to hit Windsor, Ontario, being an F4 in strength, touching down on June 17 of that year. The tornado touched down near River Rouge, Michigan, but crossed the river and cut across southern Windsor, Ontario and northern Sandwich West Township, Ontario (Now the Municipality of LaSalle, Ontario), along a path 35 miles (60 km) in length. It also cut across Highway 3 before weakening somewhat.

Located at 42.29, -82.9866 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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F4 tornadoes, 1946 in Canada, Tornadoes of 1946, History of Windsor, Ontario, Tornadoes in Michigan, Natural disasters in Ontario, Tornadoes in Canada

Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix

The Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans is a weekend of professional auto racing held at the Renaissance Center and later the Belle Isle in Detroit, United States. It has been held from 1989–01, 2007–08, and is scheduled for 2012 and beyond.

Located at 42.3361, -82.9956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Detroit Indy Grand Prix, Champ Car circuits, IndyCar Series tracks, Motorsport in Michigan, Motorsport venues in Michigan, Event venues established in 1982, 1982 establishments in Michigan

F. J. Brennan Catholic High School

F.J. Brennan Catholic High School is a catholic secondary school located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It belongs to the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. It serves students from grades 9 to 12.

Located at 42.325, -82.976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, High schools in Windsor, Ontario, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Ontario

Windsor Stadium

Windsor Stadium is a 3,000-capacity stadium located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the stadium is mainly used for soccer and Canadian football, but has hosted rugby and other sports. It is home to the Canadian Soccer League team the Windsor Stars. Windsor Stadium is located within Jackson Park. The 2007 CSL All-star game was held at Windsor Stadium.

Located at 42.2939, -83.0191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Sports venues in Windsor, Ontario, Soccer venues in Canada, Canadian football venues

Devonwood Bike Trail

The Devonwood Bike Trail is a fairly straight and flat bike trail in the southern end of the city of Windsor, Ontario. The path starts just south of E.C. Row Expressway at the intersection of Hallmark Avenue and Conservation Drive. The path has several short branches less than 100 m long to connect it to neighbouring cul-de-sacs, and passes through a couple parks.

Located at 42.2925, -82.9825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rail trails in Ontario, Trans Canada Trail, Parks in Windsor, Ontario, Bike paths in Windsor, Ontario, Proposed transport infrastructure in Canada

Walkerville Collegiate Institute

Walkerville Collegiate Institute (W.C. I) is a secondary school (grades 9 through 12) located in the olde Walkerville area of Windsor, Ontario, and managed by the Greater Essex County District School Board. It is the home of the Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts, which has arts programs in Drama, Dance, Visual Arts, Media, and Vocal. All of the WCCA courses require students to audition to get into the program. This is especially required if you live outside of school district.

Located at 42.3172, -83.0069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1922, High schools in Windsor, Ontario, Art schools in Canada

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is an historical maritime museum in Detroit, Michigan. Located on The Strand on Belle Isle Park along the Detroit River, this museum places special interest on Detroit's role on national and regional maritime history. The 16,000-square-foot museum features exhibits such as one of the largest collection of model ships in the world, and the bow anchor of the legendary SS Edmund Fitzgerald.

Located at 42.3348, -82.9854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Maritime museums in Michigan, Museums in Detroit, Michigan

Ford City, Ontario

Ford City was a community in the Canadian province of Ontario, located within the municipal boundaries of Windsor. The community was founded by the Ford Motor Company in the early 1900s as a separate company town where Ford had a big plant at the corner of Riverside Drive and Drouillard Road, which at one point employed 14,000 people. The boundaries east to west were Pillette Ave to Walker Road, and the north and south boundaries were Riverside Drive to Grand Marais Boulevard.

Located at 42.3113, -82.9908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Windsor, Ontario

Detroit International Riverfront

The Detroit International Riverfront is a tourist attraction and landmark of Detroit, Michigan extending from the Ambassador Bridge in the west to Belle Isle in the east, for a total of 5½ miles (8.8 kilometers). The International Riverfront encompasses a cruise ship passenger terminal and dock, a marina, a multitude of parks, restaurants, retail shops, skyscrapers, and high rise residential areas along with Cobo Convention/Exhibition Center and Joe Louis Arena.

Located at 42.3339, -83.0214 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Detroit River, Visitor attractions in Detroit, Michigan, Parks in Detroit, Michigan, State parks of Michigan, Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in the United States, Coastal resorts in Michigan

Grand Marais Trail

The Grand Marais Trail is the name of a small bicycle trail that follows Turkey Creek (also known as the Grand Marais Drain) in the middle of Windsor, Ontario. It starts off as a minor spur route, connecting the West Windsor Recreationway with Huron Church Road and the neighbourhood of South Windsor (via a tunnel under Huron Church Road, and light at Grand Marais Rd. if the tunnel is closed).

Located at 42.2902, -82.9875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks in Windsor, Ontario, Trans Canada Trail, Rail trails in Ontario, Bike paths in Windsor, Ontario

Coventry Gardens

Coventry Gardens (Reaume Park) is a park in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on Riverside Drive, in the Pillette Village. It contains the Charles Brooks Peace Fountain on the Detroit River which is mainly used in summer. The park was completed in 1931 and was named after Joseph L. Reaume, its benefactor. The park has several historic memorials to noted events in the Windsor area. In 1975 the park was expanded from 4.7 acres to 7 acres of land.

Located at 42.3288, -82.9811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Parks in Windsor, Ontario

W. D. Lowe High School

W. D. Lowe Secondary School (also known as Lowe High School, Lowe Technical School, and Lowe Vocational School) was a public secondary school in downtown Windsor, Ontario from 1921 until 2000.

Located at 42.3104, -83.0192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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High schools in Windsor, Ontario, Educational institutions established in 1921

Windsor Transmission

Windsor Transmission is a General Motors of Canada parts plant in Windsor, Ontario and one of several facilities in southern Ontario and Canada. It is only plant located in southwestern Ontario and located closer to GM headquarters in Detroit than GM Canada headquarters in Oshawa. It makes front-wheel-drive, automatic transmissions and transmission components used by other GM facilities. Built in 1963, the facility closed on July 28, 2010 and will not be re-tooled.

Located at 42.3081, -83.001 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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General Motors factories, Buildings and structures in Windsor, Ontario, Economy of Windsor, Ontario, 1963 establishments, Motor vehicle assembly plants in Canada, General Motors Canada

Catholic Central High School (Windsor, Ontario)

Catholic Central High School is a high school in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It is operated by the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. Mrs. Amy Lofaso is the school's principal. Catholic Central High School has a diverse, multicultural student body.

Located at 42.2973, -83.0184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Ontario, High schools in Windsor, Ontario

Windsor, Ontario railway station

Windsor railway station is the western terminus of Via Rail's Quebec City-Windsor Corridor and literally at the end of the line it buffers onto the Detroit River. Located in the Walkerville area of the city in the midst of the Hiram Walker Distillery, the station is served by eight Via trains daily originating in Toronto. On November 8, 2010, Via Rail unveiled the design for a new station building to replace the existing building from the early 1960s.

Located at 42.3254, -83.0092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Windsor, Ontario, Via Rail stations in Ontario, Transport in Windsor, Ontario

James Scott Memorial Fountain

The James Scott Memorial Fountain in Detroit, Michigan, USA, was designed by architect Cass Gilbert and sculptor Herbert Adams. Located in Belle Isle Park, the fountain was completed in 1925 at a cost of $500,000. The lower bowl has a diameter of 510 ft and the central spray reaches 125 ft . The fountain honors the controversial James Scott, who left $200,000 to the City of Detroit for a fountain in tribute to himself.

Located at 42.3351, -82.9993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1925, Fountains in the United States, Buildings and structures in Detroit, Michigan, Cass Gilbert buildings, Visitor attractions in Detroit, Michigan

British Methodist Episcopal Church

The British Methodist Episcopal Church (BME Church) is a Protestant church in Canada that has its roots in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) of the United States. The AMEC had been formed in 1816 when a number of black congregations banded together under the leadership of Richard Allen, and by the mid-1850s it had seven conferences in the United States. AMEC preachers began to work in Upper Canada in 1834, and a conference was formed in 1840.

Located at 42.3198, -83.0289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Christianity in Canada, Methodist denominations in North America, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Religious organizations established in 1816, 1816 establishments in Canada

Congregation Shaarey Zedek (Windsor, Ontario)

Congregation Shaarey Zedek is the oldest Orthodox Jewish congregation in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1893, the congregants initially met in private homes. In 1906, a dedicated synagogue was built at the corner of Brant and Mercer streets. It served the community for over 50 years. The congregation moved to its current location at 610 Giles Boulevard East in 1958. As of 2011, Congregation Shaarey Zedek has a membership of approximately 40 families. The rabbi is Sholom Galperin.

Located at 42.3091, -83.0224 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Windsor, Ontario, Culture of Windsor, Ontario, Synagogues in Ontario, Orthodox synagogues in Canada