| Windsor’s location near Detroit makes some | | | | The park is a favourite place for people to meet and |
| people wary of visiting. Windsor is significantly safer | | | | take leisurely strolls while enjoying the river as well as |
| than it’s American counterpart and in fact has a | | | | the fantastic art. Notable artists include Leo Moi, the |
| number of very compelling reasons to visit: | | | | late Dame Elisabeth Frink and Maryon Kantaroff. |
| 1. Caesars Windsor: Who doesn’t like some | | | | 3. Jackson Park - Queen Elizabeth II Gardens: Due to |
| casino action now and then? Although this casino is | | | | the large amount of industry and close proximity to |
| owned by the Ontario government, it is managed by | | | | Detroit, Windsor gets a reputation for being a |
| American mainstay Harrah’s. The great thing | | | | somewhat dreary city. There is nothing further from |
| about a Casino is that you can spend what you want. | | | | the truth and this garden completely illustrates that. |
| If you are a high roller, then you can play for the big | | | | The sunken gardens have received plenty of praise. |
| stakes. If you are a penny pincher then you can stick | | | | The Ontario Park Association has named it the best |
| to the nickel slots. | | | | lighted park in all of Ontario. The park itself is a |
| Harrah’s recently changed the name to | | | | whopping 65 acres, but the real gem is this formal |
| “Caesars Windsor“. This name change | | | | rose garden. Some people may wonder why Windsor |
| was timed to coincide with some other upgrades to | | | | is referred to as “The City of Roses”, |
| the Casino. There was a 27 story hotel, a 5,000 seat | | | | come to this garden and you will wonder no more. |
| entertainment centre and 100,000 sq. feet of | | | | Situated on 4 acres, this garden is home to 12,000 rose |
| convention space added. At one time you would | | | | bushes! It includes 450 different varieties of Roses. |
| simply go to the casino and gamble for a couple hours. | | | | That is about 449 more varieties than I knew existed. |
| Now you can stay for a luxurious weekend, get some | | | | Make this garden a can’t miss spot on any trip |
| work done or catch a show. | | | | to Windsor. |
| 2. Odette Sculpture Park: The name is pretty self | | | | Windsor has a lot to offer. It is situated in a unique spot |
| explanatory. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Odette wanted to | | | | that is actually further south than our “neighbours |
| create an area where world renowned artists could | | | | to the south”. It also has an abundance of green |
| create outdoor sculptures for people to enjoy. Their | | | | space and culture. If you are just looking for a good |
| generosity made this park possible. Located on the | | | | party - venues like Caesars Windsor cater to you. |
| shores of the Detroit river, this park stretches for | | | | Windsor has something for everyone. Visit the City of |
| 3.5km, showcasing more than 31 large scale works. | | | | Roses soon. |