Hi everyone my name is Chelsae Durocher and I am the reigning Miss Teen Ontario-World. Windsor Essex County is my hometown; Tecumseh being where I grew up. Below enjoy reading a bit about what there is to do here, and why Windsor is such a great area. Enjoy!
Visiting the Town of Tecumseh and its surrounding areas
Tecumseh is a well rounded friendly community which is great for residents and visitors. With a population of 24 000, it is easily accessible with its direct access to the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) superhighway, and the Highway 401. Tecumseh offers great recreational activities, boutique shopping, and a variety of dinning. Although it is a small town, it offers big city amenities, which is yours to discover.
Brief History
Tecumseh was first known as Rygate in 1792 up until it was renamed Tecumseh in 1912. The name Tecumseh comes from the leader of the Shawnee Tribe who was killed in the War of 1812.
Tecumseh was an important railway depot in the 1840’s that held many popular hotels such as The Bedell Hotel and the Soullier Inn. The original settlers of Tecumseh were the French, and it wasn’t until the town of Windsor’s population grew that residents began to settle in the surrounding areas, including Tecumseh, bringing a variety of immigrants.
Tecumseh truly flourished in 1931 when Green Giant Factory as Fine Foods of Canada was established. Green Giant still resigns in Tecumseh today, but is now known as Bonduelle.
Location
Tecumseh is located in Southwestern Ontario on Lake St. Claire. The nearest major city is Windsor, being within a 10 min drive.
Things to do, places to see:
Tecumseh, located in the Windsor Essex-County Area has many amenities in and around the area. From historic museums, to waterfront walkways and trails, Windsor Essex County has much to offer. Check out some of these local attractions today!
Open May to October
This historic site is located in Puce, Ontario, Canada was an actual Terminal of the Underground Railroad.
Location:
Town of Lakeshore
Windsor, Ontario
30 minutes east of Windsor/ Detroit border, Highway 401 exit 28, North 1 (mile only) to 859 Puce Road.
Contact:
Phone: ( 519) 727-6555
Fax: (519) 727-5793
Email: info@undergroundrailroadmuseum.org
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
To preserve the past for present and future generations by collecting, restoring, maintaining and displaying modes of transportation and early ways of living in Canada South.
Location:
The Heart of Essex County, Ontario, Canada!
Only 25 Minutes from the International Border at Detroit-Windsor.
Contact:
Phone: (519) 776-6909
Fax: (519) 776-8321
Email us at info@ctmhv.com
Admission Price
General Adult: $5.00
The Art Gallery of Windsor collects, conserves, interprets, and presents Canadian art. It is a place to view significant works of art by local, regional, and national artists; a place to see what Canadians have been making and thinking about for longer than Canada has been a country.
Open: Wednesday - Sunday
Location:
Art Gallery of Windsor
401 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario
Contact:
Telephone: 519-977-0013
Fax: 519-977-0776
Admission: $5.00
Open 363 days a year excluding Christmas and New Years
Location:
1550 Road 3 East
Kingsville Ontario Canada N9Y-2E5
Contact Phone: 519-326-3287 Fax: 519-322-2302
Admission: Free
Whether walking, cycling or jogging, the Ganatchio Trail lets you explore 8 km of scenic trails stretching from the City of Windsor to the Town of Tecumseh
Location:
2450 McDougall Street
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
N8X 3N6
Contact: For general information, call 311. For detailed inquiries, call (519) 253-2300.
Fax: (519) 255-7990
Email: parkrec@city.windsor.on.ca
WFCU Centre (Home of the 2008 Memorial Cup Champions, the Windsor Spitfires)
The WFCU Centre offers quality recreational and entertainment opportunities in a 6,500 spectator rink, three community ice rinks, a new community centre and a senior centre.
Location: WFCU Centre
8787 McHugh St.
Windsor, Ontario
Contact:
519-974-7979
Ambassador BridgeConnecting Windsor Ontario and Detroit Michigan the Ambassador Bridge is the largest international border crossing in North America
Must be 19 or older to attend. CaesarsWindsor is your ultimate entertainment destination.
We’ve got the latest slots and a variety of table games on our 100,000 square-foot gaming floor, 6 quality restaurants that are sure to please any discerning palate, contemporary lounges and our new world-class entertainment center,The Colosseum.
Contact: General Inquiries:
Phone: (519)258-7878
Toll-Free: 1-800-991-7777
Hotel Reservations:
Phone: 1-800-991-8888
Open: Monday through Saturday
Admission: Free
Location :
Kingsville, Ont, Canada
N9Y-2E8
Contact : (519)733-4034
Toll Free Number: 1-877-289-8328
During Regular Business Hours E.S.T.
Email: Info@JackMiner.com
The Windsor Riverfront Park/ Odette Sculpture Park
Their riverfront park is a pleasant place to be, especially if the large freighters are nearby, and the view of the Detroit skyline is outstanding.
Located in the “Sculpture Capital of Canada”, the Odette Sculpture Park is a display of large scale all-season sculptures. Internationally recognized sculptors have created a collection of sculptures that stretch for more than 3.5 kilometers along the Detroit River. This is a definite must-visit open air art experience!
Location: Odette Sculpture Park is at 2450 McDougall Street.
Point Pelee National Park in Canada’s Deep South is famous for the monarch butterfly migration plus wildlife and vegetation not found anywhere else in Canada. Point Pelee is one of Canada's smallest national parks, but still attracts nearly 400 000 visitors each year.
Location:
407 Monarch Lane 
Leamington, ON, Canada
The Township of Pelee is made up of nine islands in Lake Erie and is the most southern point in Canada. Pelee Island is the largest of the islands and is situated at the Canada/USA boundary between Sandusky, Ohio and Windsor/Essex County, Ontario.
Pelee is a serenely beautiful area with miles of lovely beaches, natural areas that are unsurpassed, and the fishing is superb.
Contact:
Township of Pelee Municipal Office
1045 West Shore Road, Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada N0R 1M0
PH. (519) 724-2931
FAX: (519) 724-2470
Email: info@pelee.ca
