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Windsor, Ontario is an exciting industrial city that offers Detroit, Michigan natives a thrilling taste of life on the wild side. This southern-most city in Canada has a population of about 215,000 people. It is surrounded by mass bodies of water, namely; Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie and offers visitors and residents casino play and horse racing and plenty of strip clubs for men and only one strip club for women. The sale of Cuban cigars is legal and the company of an escort is just a phone call a way.

Because the drinking age is 19, carloads of under-21 teens, mostly males, from nearby Detroit, frequently traverse the Ambassador Bridge for a five-minute ride to male adolescent, testosterone driven nirvana. Being the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada, it serves as the largest trade route between both countries. The McDonalds at the edge of Windsor, just over the bridge, boasts a mass amount of burgers served.. With a temperate climate and relatively mild temperatures in the winter months, Windsor is a popular haven for weekend jaunts to let loose and have some fun.

After 3 beautiful miles of the colorful gardens, sculptures and fountains, lies the famous Hiram Walker distillery. Hiram Walkers is known for the production of Canadian Club Whiskey. Tourists looking to do some whiskey tast testing can take a nice tour of the said haunted Hiram Walker plant.

Refurbished Casino Windsor

After given an expensive Vegas style face list, the casino Windsor changed it’s name to Caesars Windsor. Owned by the government, this Caesar’s brand casino now offers all the Vegas style and splendor. The new improvements feature over-the-top Roman inspired décor. Foutains and statues of Zeus, Caesar and the Three Graces can be seen in the hotel lobby. A new look created for Caesars Windsor hotel makes it one of the most luxurious of the Windsor ontario hotels.

Appropriately named, The Colosseum caters to 5,000 spectators entertained by top performers. Ontario law prohibits free drinks, which are a staple of many casinos. However, the updated facilities, top dining establishments and entertainment, all at reasonable rates, more than make up for the lack of free alcohol.

Windsor Waterfront

Windsor’s scenic riverfront offers spectacular river views and beautiful beaches and gardens. Couple that with shopping, entertainment and luxurious Windsor hotels. Numerous opportunities for canoe and boat excursions can be had since there is no shortage of yacht clubs and marinas. A popular riverfront park, featuring the beautiful Dieppe Gardens is a frequent site for summer festivals. Boasting the largest collection of Canadian art in the country is the newly re-built Art Gallery of Windsor.

Another beautiful sight along the Detroit River on the Windsor side is the Peace Fountain, which floats in the water and offers a nightly spectacle of colored lights. Other attractions include the Odette Sculpture Park, which features dozens of massive contemporary sculptures and the Coventry Gardens, another beautiful serene spot.

The City of Windsor hosts over 180 parks and counting covering more than 3,000 acres. Known as the “City of Roses”, its many parks and memorial gardens, offer residents and visitors a welcome respite away from urban congestion. Tranquil parklands, bathing beaches, bike paths and water sports, together with a luxurious Vegas style casino and adult entertainment, make Windsor a unique destination for both family holidays and thrilling weekend getaways.