Top 8 Places to Visit in
Amherstburg | Ontario
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Fort Malden
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National Historic Site The Fort Malden National Historic Site preserves what is remaining of the second British fort built here in Amherstburg. Fort Amherstburg was established there, near the Detroit River in 1796. This fort was the headquarters for the Right Division of the British Army in Upper Canada during the War of 1812. The […]
- 100 Laird Avenue, Amherstburg ON N9V 2Z2
- 519-736-5416
- https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/malden
King’s Navy Yard
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National Historic Site The Amherstburg Navy Yard was once a dockyard for the British Navy on the Upper Great Lakes. In 1796-1813, here were built the King’s ships Maria, Hope, Earl, Camden, General Hunter, Queen Charlotte, Lady Prevost, Chippewa, Little Belt and Detroit. This well-kept site is located along the Detroit River. The site is […]
- Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario
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- https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=338
Bois Blanc Island
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Commonly called Boblo Island, the island was home to an amusement park in 1898. The island is 4 kilometres long and 0.8 km wide. The Park had whirling rides, organ music and brightly glowing lights. For almost 100 years, the island was only accessible by classic steam-powered riverboats. The beach on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario, […]
Holiday Beach Conservation Area
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Holiday Beach has a long sandy beach on the Lake Erie shorelines. This is a great spot for families to have a beach day, picnic, or getaway. Holiday Beach Conservational Area has seasonal campsites, cottage rentals, showers and washrooms, large shaded picnic areas, playground, boardwalk and a three-story lookout tower. Lots of wildlife and birds […]
Amherstburg Freedom Museum
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Amherstburg Freedom Museum previously was known as ‘the North American Black Historical Museum’. tells the story of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions, by preserving stories and presenting artifacts that educate and inspire. The museum was founded by Amherstburg resident Melvin “Mac” Simpson. Photo: Wayztr, Wikimedia Commons
Olde Amherstburg Ghost Tour
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Featuring 13+ ghostly stories with haunting illustrations by Nick Marinkovich, more than 30 historical reference photos, and 360 degree photography of building interiors.
- Gordon House, 266 Dalhousie
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- https://visitamherstburg.ca/events/olde-amherstburg-ghost-tour-coming-october-29th/
GL Heritage Brewing
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This small-batch brewery and farm grows barley to contribute to the local beer industry as well as their beer recipes. The 2800 sq ft operation is equipped with state-of-the-art brewing equipment, grain mill, canning line and more. From here, the beer goes to the tasting room where you can enjoy a tasting flight or glass […]
- 8728 Howard Avenue (Essex Rd 9), Amherstburg, ON, Canada N9V0C8
- 519-736-7361
- https://www.glheritagebrewing.ca/
Gorbachev in Amherstburg
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In May 1983, future Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and the Soviet ambassador to Canada Alexander Yakovlev were invited by Canada’s Minister of Agriculture, Eugene Whelan, to visit Essex County and have dinner at Whelan’s home on Front Road in Amherstburg. The two Russians asked Gene’s wife, Liz if there was some place they could go […]
- 268 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1W7
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- https://windsorstar.com/opinion/letters/guest-column-gorbachevs-views-likely-impacted-during-amherstburg-visit