Vacation to Windsor

Windsor offers visitors a fantastic variety of attractions and activities to make any vacation seem too short to experience it all. Windsor has a wide range of unique cultural activities that are sure to please members of the entire family. Let the Hilton Windsor be your vacation headquarters while you explore all that Windsor, Ontario has to offer.

History buffs will enjoy a tour of the Windsor Community Museum, which traces the history of the city and surrounding area from pre-colonization to the present. Learn about Aboriginal history, the fur trade period, the French and British rule, War of 1812, the founding of Windsor, the Great Fire of 1871, the building of the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor automotive tunnel, the prohibition period, Windsor at War, and more. The museum also features rotating exhibitions, which are currently focused on the immigration community.

Don’t miss the historic and architectural gems of Willistead Manor and Mackenzie Hall. Willistead Manor is a turn-of-the-century mansion, built by the son of Canadian Club tycoon Hiram Walker. Take a tour of the 36 rooms and imagine yourself living in the art deco splendor. Or visit Mackenzie Hall, Windsor’s former courthouse, built in 1856, that now houses the city’s cultural center.

Art enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Art Gallery of Windsor, which showcases Canadian art from 1750 through to the present day. The permanent collection is made up of over 3000 works of art, including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculptures, illustrations, and videos. The gallery is particularly strong in late 19th century and early 20th century paintings. The Art Gallery is an excellent place to see significant works by local, regional, and national Canadian artists, and offers many visiting exhibits during the year as well.

No vacation to Windsor, Ontario is complete without a glimpse of the culture and heritage that make it such a rich city. Make the Hilton Windsor your preferred stop during your Windsor vacation!