2019 Explore Amherstburg Visitor Guide

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art gallery . gift shoppe . caboose museum . heritage site

140 RICHMOND S T, Amherstburg,ON N9V1R7 (519)736-2826 office@gibsonartgallery.com Free Admissiondonations appreciated G a l l e r y Ho u r s OPEN : 11 am – 5 pm Thursday-Sunday June : Tuesday – Sunday July-August open 7 days Closed: mid-December to March Visit our website or call the Gallery for information about our art classes and guilds.

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~ MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR ~ On behalf of Amherstburg Town Council, its residents, and businesses, we welcome you to our beautiful, waterfront community!

Amherstburg is on the move! You will see this around every corner as you discover one of the oldest and prettiest towns in Southwest Ontario!

Take a walk along our spectacular gardens which hug the shore at the mouth of Lake Erie. Don’t miss this year’s rhododendron event! View stunning sunsets and take in the most coveted “birding” at one of Canada’s most prized eco system at Holiday Beach Conservation Area.

Museums, galleries, award winning wineries, a world class distillery, popular breweries, eclectic shopping and so much more! Amherstburg is southern hospitality at its best!

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Not a weekend goes by without a special event suited for families and couples. Check out our attractions and events listing for what peaks your desire in fun and excitement.

Many are located at one of our National Mayor Aldo DiCarlo Historic Sites!

To our American friends living so close to the border; we are only a 25 minute drive away. Why not maximize the value of your American dollar by visiting another country so close to home? We look forward to seeing you soon!

– Mayor Aldo DiCarlo

~ ATTRACTIONS ~ Amherstburg Farmers Market

Amherstburg Culture Trail & Designated Heritage Properties

Toddy Jones Park - 50 North Street The Amherstburg Farmers Market opened in May 2010 and with much success, has grown in size and popularity.

The Amherstburg Farmers Market is a not-for-profit that coordinates the efforts of regional vendors. It is the market’s goal to support the Buy Local initiatives by ensuring produce and products sold are from within a 50 kilometre radius.

Vendors are paying participants that sell and showcase their goods at the market, including baked goods, fresh fish, honey, jams, jellies and pickles, quilts and kitchen items, jewelry, fruit, vegetables and more. The 2019 season has the Farmers Market moving to the Toddy Jones Park, corner of Dalhousie and North Street every Saturday, starting May 18th to Thanksgiving Weekend. www.amherstburgfarmersmarket.com

Walk, ride or drive on a historic adventure that features more than fifty Amherstburg properties. Guides can be picked up at the Waterfront Tourism Information Centre or at the Gordon House Information Tourist Centre. You can also view the guide online at: www.mapamherstburg.ca/heritage 519-730-1309

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~ ATTRACTIONS ~ Amherstburg Freedom Museum

277 King Street The Amherstburg Freedom Museum tells the stories of Amherstburg’s role in the Underground Railroad and AfricanCanadians’ journey and contributions to Canada and the region. The museum site includes the Taylor Log Cabin and the Nazrey AME Church, designated the first Black National Historic Site in Canada. www.amherstburgfreedom.org 519-736-5433

Amherstburg Freedom Museum

Boblo Island (Bois Blanc Island)

Take ferry to Boblo Island A short ferry ride from Amherstburg, Boblo Island was once known as Bois Blanc, meaning “white woods”. The island saw action during the War of 1812 and in later years was became home to a Dance Pavilion commissioned by Henry Ford as well as a popular amusement park. Today, Boblo Island is home to residences, a marina and restaurants in addition to many of the original historic attractions including the Lighthouse, Blockhouse and Dance Hall Pavilion. www.boblo.ca

Belle Vue National Historic Site

525 Dalhousie Street Designated as a national historic site in 1959, the Palladian style Belle Vue House was built between 1816 and 1819 by Robert Reynolds, the Deputy Assistant Commissary General at Fort Malden, The Town of Amherstburg purchased the property in 2016 and it is currently closed to the public as it undergoes extensive renovations. Drive by only.

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Ruthven Apple Festival at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden

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Saturday 9am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm

Join us for two spectacular fun filled days.

A great community event for the entire family!

Featuring rides and games for children, over 100 craft and food vendors, entertainment and Sunday Car Show

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~ ATTRACTIONS ~ Christ Church and Cemetery

Boblo Island (Bois Blanc Island) Lighthouse and Blockhouse

317 Ramsay Street Considered the oldest church in Essex County and one of the oldest churches in Ontario, construction began in 1818 on land donated by Col. William Caldwell, while the cemetery is believed to date back as far as 1799.

Take ferry to Boblo Island A point of attack by Canadian rebels and their American sympathizers, the only remaining blockhouse was recently reconstructed and is open for tours Sunday from 1pm to 5pm, May 1st to October 1st. The lighthouse and blockhouse are both located at the south end of Boblo Island. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1955 and is now owned by Parks Canada.

The Commissariat

King’s Navy Yard Park - 214 Dalhousie Street The Commissariat Office was constructed by the British military during the early 1830s. Commissariat Officials managed Fort Malden’s finances and purchased from local contractors the items like flour, beef, straw and firewood that were used by the troops. The Commissariat Building is now owned

by Parks Canada and is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building. Today, it is home to the Provincial Marine, serving as the headquarters and interpretive centre for the Life and Times of Provincial Marine.

Boblo Island Blockhouse

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~ ATTRACTIONS ~ Detroit River Heritage Parkway

Fort Covington

This driving route spans from Riverside Drive in Windsor at the east end of the Detroit River turning into Sandwich Street in west Windsor and connecting to Ojibway Parkway South. The road becomes Front Road in the Town of LaSalle and turns into County Road 20 that will bring you into Amherstburg.

View the different natural and historical sights along this key transportation route in the Great Lakes system.

534 Sandwich Street South Fort Covington was named after American General Leonard Covington who served as a commander of the War of 1812. This site was the location of an American encampment during the war, and in 2012 it was dedicated as an 1812 Bi-Centennial Peace Garden.

Downtown Visitor Centre & Culture and Tourism Office

268 Dalhousie Street The Town of Amherstburg Tourism and Culture office is located in the Gordon House, an original 1812 site. You will find tourism information and a gift shop featuring local souvenirs. The Downtown Visitor Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm with extended hours from June to September. www.amherstburg.ca 519-730-1309

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~ ATTRACTIONS ~ Fort Malden National Historic Site

100 Laird Avenue South An authentic 19th century experience can be found at this historic site that played a significant role during the War of 1812 and the Rebellions of 1838. Tour the fort, experience a musket blast, enjoy the picturesque view of the Detroit River and visit the Soldiers Cookhouse to eat a bowl of hearty beef stew, just like the soldiers ate. www.parkscanada.ca/malden 519-736-5416

General Amherst High School Murals

Laird Avenue South Nine large murals, each depicting a story or life in the 1800s, can be found on the back of the General Amherst High School building. The high school is located at 130 Sandwich Street, however the murals are best viewed from Laird Avenue South near Fort Malden Drive. The murals were originally painted in 1964-1967 and restored in 2012 as part of the Bi-Centennial.

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~ ATTRACTIONS ~ Gibson Gallery

140 Richmond Street Located inside Amherstburg’s historic railroad station, Gibson Gallery features an art gallery, a gift shoppe and a railroad museum. Free admission. www.gibsonartgallery.com 519-736-2826

Holiday Beach Conservation Area

6952 County Road 50 Enjoy a day at the beach, have a picnic and explore the nature trails, boardwalk and observation tower. Stay overnight at one of the serviced seasonal campsites or rental cottage. Holiday Beach Conservation Area hosts the Festival of Hawks each September that showcases the migration of thousands of hawks, vultures, eagles, falcons and other birds of prey and it has been recognized internationally as an Important Bird Area (IBA). www.erca.org 519-736-3772

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~ ATTRACTIONS ~ International Peace Sculpture

King’s Navy Yard Park - 270 Dalhousie Street Located in King’s Navy Yard Park along the Detroit River, this sculpture represents the friendship and peace between Canada and the United States since the War of 1812. The sculpture features three muskets in a stand down formation forming a tripod, morphing into vines and roses.

King’s Navy Yard Park

242 Dalhousie Street This 10.5 acre park overlooking the Detroit River was once home to the Provincial Marine shipyard. Today, it features spectacular landscaping and stunning flowers surrounding the historic monuments and plaques commemorating the history that has taken place here. Here you will find the popular Rhododendron and Azalea Gardens, the Signature Hosta Garden, the Commissariat Building and the International Peace Sculpture. It was designated as a BiCentennial International Peace Garden and is home to the annual River Lights Festival.

International Peace Sculpture

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~ ATTRACTIONS ~ Marsh Historical Collection

Park House Museum

80 Richmond Street A local history and genealogy centre that houses an extensive collection of photos, books, genealogy and land records. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. www.marshcollection.org 519-736-9191

214 Dalhousie Street A collection of artifacts and documents that bring to life the story of Amherstburg and its rich history. Daily tours, hands-on activities, special events and gift shop.

During the summer months, you can watch a tinsmithing demonstration in the pensioner’s cottage. www.parkhousemuseum.com 519-736-2511

Rhododendron and Azalea Gardens

King’s Navy Yard Park - 218 Dalhousie Street A nationally acclaimed garden, view the spectacular display of vibrant colours when the rhododendron and azalea’s are in full, spring bloom (approximately late April to early-June). One of the largest rhododendron and azalea collections in Southwestern Ontario.

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~ ATTRACTIONS ~ Shaanti International Museum of Costumes and Dolls 268 Dalhousie Street (Gordon House) Featuring more than 3,000 dolls and costumes from around the world, including many rare and one-of-akind dolls. This collection is the largest of its kind in Ontario and possibly all of Canada. The museum is located in the Gordon House Information Tourist Centre. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm with extended weekend hours from June through September.

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Signature Hosta Garden

King’s Navy Yard Park - 270 Dalhousie Street Located at the south end of King’s Navy Yard Park, the Signature Hosta Garden features more than 200 varieties of hostas. Many of the varieties have unique names that come from the hybridizer of that hosta.

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~ ATTRACTIONS ~ Toddy Jones Park

Waterfront Centre

50 North Street A four acre, family friendly park in the heart of downtown that includes a playground and splash pad. The splash pad is operational from June 1st to Labour Day, 10am to 7pm. www.amherstburg.ca 519-736-5712

Tourism

Information

116 Sandwich Street North Get visitor information and ask questions about the area at this information centre overlooking the Detroit River.

Summer hours (June to August): 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Monday. Fall hours (September to Thanksgiving): 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Wyandotte Cemetery

968 Front Road North The area was once home of the Wyandotte, remnants of the Huron, Neutrals, and Petuns who were dispersed by the Iroquois in the 1640s. Some reunited and settled along the Detroit River where they became known as the Hurons of Detroit, or Wyandottes. One of the last remaining Indian Cemeteries in the area, many of the tribe are buried here. This park is adjacent to Angstrom Park and parking is limited with only two spots available.

Toddy Jones Park

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• Amherstburg is one of the oldest towns in Ontario.

It was incorporated as a town in 1878.

• Amherstburg has three national historic sites: Fort Malden, The Amherstburg Freedom Museum and Belle Vue House.

• Park House, an 18th century dwelling located on Dalhousie Street, is considered one of the oldest houses in the region.

• Fort Malden was established in 1796 and was designated a National Historic Site in 1921.

• Amherstburg has been ranked the safest place to live in Canada by Statistics Canada.

• Texas Road is a street popularly associated with paranormal sightings and ghostly experiences.

• Boblo Island Amusement Park ran from 1898 to 1993.

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~ MAP & DIRECTIONS ~

HOW TO GET HERE From Hwy 401 Take Hwy 401 west until it ends. Make a left onto Ojibway Parkway South*. Stay on this road for approximately 20 minutes and it will bring you into Amherstburg.

From Detroit via the Ambassador Bridge Take Huron Church Road to E.C. Row Expressway West, which will become Ojibway Parkway South*. Stay on this road for approximately 20 minutes and it will bring you into Amherstburg.

From Detroit via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Turn right on Park Street, left on Goyeau Street and left on Riverside Drive. Stay on Riverside Drive as it becomes Sandwich Street and then becomes Ojibway Parkway*. Stay on this road for approximately 20 minutes and it will bring you into Amherstburg. *Please note: Ojibway Parkway becomes Front Road as you go through the town of LaSalle and becomes County Road 20 between LaSalle and Amherstburg.

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ Amherstburg Garden Tea Party

Saturday, May 25: 11am – 2pm Sunday, May 26: 1pm - 4pm Gordon House Patio - 268 Dalhousie St. Enjoy tea, treats and stroll through the rhododendron and azalea gardens. Dress accordingly, as there’s a prize for Best Downtown Abbey costume. Tickets are available online, at Amherstburg town hall and at The Gordon House. www.amherstburg.ca/GardenTeaParty 519-730-1309

Ribs and Ragtime

Ribs and Ragtime

Saturday, June 8: 4pm - 8pm Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King Street The annual Amherstburg Freedom Museum fundraising event takes place on the grounds of the Museum. Enjoy great barbecue, including ribs and chicken, and hear the incredible sounds of Windsor’s own Black Orchid. www.amherstburgfreedom.org 519-736-5433

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ Bob Meloche Kids Fishing Derby

Sunday, June 16: 6am King’s Navy Yard Park, Dalhousie St. This free fishing derby offers family fun, a barbecue, music and door prizes.

Weigh-in is at 12pm and parents are asked to sign children in at the AMA Sportsmen’s Club with the age of the child.

A Day in Outlander

Sunday, June 30: 11am – 4pm Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. Come for a day of hearth cooking, printing press and tinsmith demos, historic gardens, botany and healing.

There will be British soldiers, costumed staff, an afternoon tea, bake sale, Scottish-themed tinware, a look at the Battle of Culloden, storytelling including the history of the Macintoshes and more. www.parkhousemuseum.com 519-736-2511 Bob Meloche Kids Fishing Derby (photo by Bob Wilson)

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ Amherstburg Canada Day Festival and Fireworks Monday, July 1 Fort Malden, 100 Laird Ave. • 9am: Canada D’eh Run • 10am: Amherstburg in Motion at Toddy Jones Park • 3pm: Fort Malden National Historic Site activities begin • 8pm: Concert featuring Big Louie and The Band • Fireworks at dusk www.amherstburg.ca/CanadaDay

Canada D’Eh Run

Monday, July 1: 9am The largest run in Canada on Canada Day, with participants from all over the world. The picturesque course runs through downtown Amherstburg along the waterfront, starting and ending at Fort Malden. Organizers are attempting to break a world’s record for largest number of people completing a 5K in moose antlers.

Canada D’Eh Run

Essex County Blossoms

July 1 – July 28 Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gibson Gallery, 140 Richmond St. This juried exhibit celebrates the gardens and flowers of our nation and presents an opportunity for local artists to showcase and promote their art. www.gibsonartgallery.com 519-736-2826

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ Photography: Amherstburg Then and Now

July 2 to September 20 Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. This exhibit explores the history of photography. The 19th and 20th century photo collection illustrates how Amherstburg has progressed and how the town maintained its historic charm through architecture, business, entertainment, fashion, and people. Take your own photo in the Victorian parlor. www.parkhousemuseum.com 519-736-2511

10th Annual Amherstburg Rotary Ribfest

Friday, July 5: 11am – 12am Saturday, July 6: 11am - 12am Sunday, July 7: 11am – 8pm The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road Fantastic food and entertainment as well as vendors and activities for the entire family. Meet the Amherstburg

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ Hands-on Heritage

July 7 – August 19 Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. Join us on weekends to see demonstrations and learn new skills. There is a wide range of activities such as baking, candle making, crafts, butter churning, sausage making and much more. www.parkhousemuseum.com 519-736-2511

Woofa-Roo Pet Fest

Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 9:30 am - 5:30 pm The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road Woofa-Roo Pet Fest is a fun-filled festival for “pets and their people”, featuring presentations, such as dock diving, dog agility, lure coursing, stunt dogs and dog races. Also features pony rides, vendors, charity contests, an adoption circle for animals in need of forever homes. Inside is a pet friendly, climate-controlled gathering area to cool down from the heat, or grab a bite to eat. www.woofaroo.com

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy Show

Sunday, July 28: 11am - 4 pm Downtown Amherstburg Last year’s show featured more than 700 entries. Registration begins at 7am.

www.amherstburgsgonecarcrazyshow.com

Windsor Symphony Brass Quintet Ensemble

Sunday, August 18: 1pm Kings Navy Yard Park, 268 Dalhousie St. Enjoy the music of the Windsor Symphony Brass Quintet in the King’s Navy Yard Park. This is a free event and is open to all ages. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair.

Art By The River

Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: 10 am - 5 pm Fort Malden, 100 Laird Ave. Art by The River is a fun-filled fundraiser for the Gibson Gallery. This arts and craft show and sale, which was first held in 1967, has grown into an end-ofsummer tradition in Amherstburg and one of the largest arts and crafts shows in Essex County featuring more than 150 artists and artisans. www.gibsonartgallery.com 519-736-2826

Colour and Movement: Hazel Riley and Vivian Klink

July 30 – August 26 Monday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm Gibson Gallery, 140 Richmond St. Hazel Riley’s study of art was fostered in her country of origin, Trinidad and Tobago. Vivian was drawn to oil painting from the first day she touched a painting.

These two artists come together to create an exhibit of Essex County fields and wild landscapes viewed in ribbons.

A fresh look at our surroundings, with a combination of rhythm and colour that depicts the land we live in. www.gibsonartgallery.com 519-736-2826

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Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Annual Show

Saturday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11 Co-An Park, 11071 Concession Road 11, McGregor Learn about the history of steam and gas engines. See a variety of tractors, craft vendors, entertainment and demonstrations. Food is available on site.

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ Unified by Design: Dennis K. Smith August 29 – September 22 Thursday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm Gibson Gallery, 140 Richmond St. Assemblage is similar to college, where the artwork is made from an assemblage of different forms and shapes, through design creating a new whole. This exhibit features some of artist Dennis K. Smith’s latest works both two-dimensional and threedimensional. www.gibsonartgallery.com 519-736-2826

Festival of Hawks

Festival of Hawks

Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15: 9am to 3pm Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22: 9am to 3pm Holiday Beach Conservation Area, 6952 County Road 50 Join experts from the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory for this natural spectacle. Watch thousands of birds of prey flying overheard and take

part in free programs hosted by local experts. This is a great family event for experts and amateurs alike. Experts will be conducting hawk banding and adoptions. Event-goers will get up close and personal to a variety of raptors as experts measure, tag, and then release these birds back into the wild.

Programs are free with the festival admission fee of $15 per vehicle.

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ Amherstburg Uncommon Festival

Friday, September 27, 4pm – 10pm Saturday, September 28, 12pm – 10pm Sunday, September 29, 12pm – 6pm Downtown Amherstburg Be sure to check out this magical, mystical festival of wizards, steampunkers and all things uncommon.

Kids can enjoy the Innovation Pavilion.

Guests will run into peculiar characters such as fire-breathers and more. Friday night is a free concert and Saturday night is a free outdoor movie. New this year is the Fantastic Feast. www.amherstburg.ca 519-730-1309

Museum Ghost Tours

Uncommon Festival

Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28: 6pm to 10pm Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19: 6pm to 10 pm Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. Join us for a tour of Park House Museum after dark. Candlelight tours begin in half-hour intervals. Space is

limited and ticket pre-purchase is required.

Tours may include ghost encounters from spirits throughout the last 40 years and will include details of gruesome murders that occurred in Amherstburg in the 19th and early 20th century. Cost is $10 per person. www.parkhousemuseum.com 519-736-2511

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Over 50 Flavours of Hand-Scooped Ice Cream • Soft Serve • Shakes • Gelato • Frozen Yogurt • Splits • Sundaes • Smoothies and way more!

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ 6th Annual All Hallows Eve Festival

Sunday, October 20: 11am – 4pm Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. Rain or shine. Learn about the history of Halloween. There will be a Victorian funeral exhibit, a 1920s Halloween party exhibit, candle making, baking, woodworking, print shop and tinsmith demonstrations, ghost stories, games, and more. This special event pricing is $3 per person, and ages two and under are FREE. www.parkhousemuseum.com 519-736-2511

River Lights Winter Festival

November 16 to January 5 Downtown Amherstburg The opening ceremony for the Festival of Lights is Saturday, November 16. Hundreds of LED light displays illuminate downtown Amherstburg. On Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 5:30pm - 8:30pm enjoy free crafts and hot chocolate at the Gingerbread Warming House. www.amherstburg.ca

Annual Members’ Exhibit

October 24 – November 10 Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm Gibson Gallery, 140 Richmond St. This is the tenth annual exhibit showcasing the art of the members of the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts. www.gibsonartgallery.com 519-736-2826

River Lights Festival

Holiday Gift Shoppe – Art By The River indoors!

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~ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ~ Holiday Gift Shoppe

November 21 – December 8 Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm Gibson Gallery, 140 Richmond St. Gibson Gallery is filled with a wide variety of unique local arts and crafts just in time for Christmas shopping. Find original gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list. Admission is free. www.gibsonartgallery.com 519-736-2826

Dickens Christmas: Christmas Traditions and the Victorian Era

Sunday, November 24: 11am to 4pm Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. It’s a Victorian Christmas, including caroling, stories, dancing and holiday cheer. Children will enjoy the train set on the second floor and vintage toy store exhibit. Tinsmith demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day.

Baked goods, coffee and hot chocolate will be available by donation. Admission is free for this event, but donations are always welcome. www.parkhousemuseum.com 519-736-2511

Dickens by Candlelight: An Evening Tea and Selected Renditions

Holiday House Tours

Holiday House Tours

Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24: 10am – 4pm Visit some of Amherstburg’s most beautiful, unique and historic properties decorated for the season. Professionally decorated, these local homes are brimming with holiday décor. There is a tearoom for refreshments as well as a craft sale. Tickets are available online and at the Gordon House. www.amherstburg.ca 519-730-1309

Friday, November 29, 7pm Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. Park House Museum is decorated for Christmas with greenery and bows and candlelight. Enjoy listening to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol being read by costumed staff. Limited seating and pre-purchased tickets are required.

Please contact the museum for details on pricing and ticket sales. www.parkhousemuseum.com 519-736-2511

Santa Claus Parade

Saturday, November 23: 6 pm Downtown Amherstburg Floats, marching bands and lots of holiday fun. This night parade starts at 6 pm in downtown Amherstburg.

Visit Santa after the parade at the Gingerbread Warming House in Toddy Jones Park. www.santaparade.org Explore Amherstburg

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~ PARKS & RECREATION ~ Angstrom Park

968 Front Road North (County Road 20) This small, waterfront park at the corner of Front Road North (County Road 20) and County Road 10 is great for bird watching, having a picnic or watching boat traffic on the Detroit River. The park is adjacent to the Wyandotte Cemetery, one of the last remaining Indian cemeteries in the area. Please note that parking is limited with only two spots available. www.amherstburg.ca 519-736-5712

Bill Wigle Park

84 North Street A 3.5 acre park that includes a ball diamond, bleachers and paved pathway. www.amherstburg.ca 519-736-5712

Centennial Park

209 Victoria Street South This large recreational park includes baseball diamonds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, a basketball court, a

football/soccer field and an all-weather track surface. www.amherstburg.ca 519-736-5712

Co-An Park

11071 11th Concession, McGregor Numerous recreation amenities including baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts and playground equipment.

Holiday Beach Conservation Area

6952 County Road 50 Enjoy a day at the beach, have a picnic and explore the nature trails, boardwalk and observation tower. Stay overnight at one of the serviced seasonal campsites or rental cottage. Holiday Beach Conservation Area hosts the Festival of Hawks each September and has been recognized internationally as an Important Bird Area (IBA). www.erca.org 519-736-3772

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~ PARKS & RECREATION ~ Libro Credit Union Centre

Jack Purdie Park

3295 Meloche Road This state-of-the-art recreation complex is home to many sports teams and leagues.

Indoor facilities include two NHL ice pads, turf soccer/football field, walking track and meeting/banquet facilities. Outdoor facilities include baseball diamonds, Miracle League diamond, grass soccer fields, and CFL and FIFA size turf soccer/ football field. www.amherstburg.ca 519-736-5712

609 Richmond Street A large park in a residential area that has a playground equipment, paved pathway, picnic tables and expansive grass area. www.amherstburg.ca 519-736-5712

King’s Navy Yard Park

242 Dalhousie Street This 10.5 acre park overlooking the Detroit River was once home to the Provincial Marine shipyard. Today, it features spectacular landscaping and stunning flowers surrounding the historic monuments and plaques commemorating the history that has taken place here. It was designated as a Bi-Centennial International Peace Garden and is home to the annual River Lights Festival. www.amherstburg.ca 519-736-5712

Malden Centre Park

5460 County Road 20 This popular community park includes baseball diamonds, basketball court, soccer field, tennis courts, playground equipment and picnic tables. www.amherstburg.ca 519-736-5712

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~ PARKS & RECREATION ~ North Gateway Garden 116 Sandwich Street North Located at the Waterfront Tourism Information Centre, enjoy the lovely flowers along with a stunning view of the Detroit River.

South Gateway Garden

Sandwich Street South and Lowes Side Road Enjoy the beautiful flowers and landscaping that surrounds the waterfall and pond, an ideal spot to view geese, ducks and turtles.

Toddy Jones Park

50 North Street A four acre, family friendly park in the heart of downtown that includes a playground and splash pad. The splash pad is operational from June 1st to Labour Day, 10am to 7pm. www.amherstburg.ca 519-736-5712

August 9th-11th 2019 Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Annual Show

Anderdon A century of life on the Detroit River frontier

by Mark Warren

Adults $6.00 • 6-12yr. $2.00 • Under 6 free

Join us for a fun filled weekend!

Something for everyone!

Come rain or shine.

Learn about the history of Steam and Gas; see a variety of tractors, craft vendors, entertainment, demonstrations, food available at cost.

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~ ADVERTISER DIRECTORY ~ A La Mode................................................................ 23 AMA Sportsman Club.......................................... 29 Amherstburg Freedom Museum...................... 16 Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission .... 24 Artisan Grill .............................................................. 13 Boblo Beach House ............................................. 33 Bondy B&B .............................................................. 10 Buckingham Realty .............................................. 17 Bull’s Eye Pizza....................................................... 24 Canadian Tire ........................................................ 20 Chicano’s Tacos and Tequila ............................. 15 Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens ............................. 19 Country Bliss .......................................................... 28 Dusty Loft Antiques ............................................. 10 Eighteen 12 Poutinerie ......................................... 11 Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show .... 35 Fehr’s Heritage Bakery ....................................... 34 Fort Malden National Historic Site ................. 40 Fox Glen Golf Club ............................................... 28 Gibson Gallery ......................................................... 4 Gibson Gallery - Art By The River ................... 22 Gibson Gallery - Christmas Show .................... 31 Gilligan’s Fire Grill ................................................ 23 Honor’s Country House B&B .............................. 7 License Bureau ...................................................... 33 Maria’s Restaurant ................................................ 27

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Mark Warren (author) ......................................... 35 Marsh Historical Collection................................ 25 Mealtime Express ................................................. 29 No Frills .................................................................... 38 Nuccelli’s Frozen Yogurt ...................................... 9 Oxley Beach Golf Course ................................... 38 Paradise Nursery .................................................. 38 Park House Museum ............................................ 26 Pointe West Golf Course .................................... 14 Pure Massage Therapy ........................................ 15 Re/Max ....................................................................... 3 Ron Deneau (Bob Pedler Real Estate) ........... 18 Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 ........................... 7 Royal LePage ......................................................... 39 Ruthven Apple Festival ......................................... 8 Sharron Carr (Mortgage Intelligence) ............ 8 Speck’s Restaurant ............................................. 25 Sutton Creek Golf Club ....................................... 17 The Fort Fun Centre ............................................. 12 The Village Shoppe .............................................. 16 Theresa Forcier (Re/Max) ................................. 37 Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island ............... 2 Uncommon Festival ............................................... 5 Ure’s Country Kitchen .......................................... 19 Waterfront Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt ....... 30 Wildwood Golf & RV Resort ............................... 9

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MEMORIES AWAIT PLACE AUX SOUVENIRS Free admission to Parks Canada places for youth 17 and under!

EntrĂŠe gratuite aux endroits de Parcs Canada pour les 17 ans et moins!

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