LGBTQ+ Guide to Windsor Essex

Countless experiences are awaiting you
in the southernmost region of Canada!

Proud to be a diverse and inclusive destination, WE are pleased to welcome LGBTQ+ visitors to Windsor Essex Pelee Island! From our authentic cuisine, to our EPIC wineries, craft breweries and distilleries there is no shortage of things to do while you are here. Wherever you go and whatever you do, you will certainly have fun and feel welcomed. Windsor Essex offers you the benefits of city life while a cruise through the serene beauty of the county is just a short drive away. WE are ready to help you find your next adventure here in Windsor Essex. There is much to be proud of in our region and plenty of reasons to visit! Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island is proud to be Rainbow Registered, a nationally recognized safe space accreditation program.

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Where To Play

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Where To Stay

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Where To Eat

If you’re looking for more to see & do why don’t you book a Tour or Experience. We have tour options for every interest – some including round trip travel from your overnight accommodations – to help you truly experience all our region has to offer.

Neighbourhoods and Districts

We’ve put together a list of three popular LGBTQ+ friendly neighbourhoods and districts in Windsor Essex.  Visit each one to see the varied list of places to explore and things to do while you are here. Click on any of the icons below to discover more about what Downtown Windsor, Kingsville and Walkerville have to offer.

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Discover Downtown Windsor

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Discover Kingsville

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Discover Walkerville

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Rainbow Registered is a nationally recognized safe space accreditation program developed by Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Tourism HR Canada and their partners, with the aid of the Federal Government. The program demonstrates our commitment in providing visitors with a welcoming and inclusive experience.

The Rainbow Registered accreditation and its easily recognizable mark helps customers, clients, partners and prospective employees to identify LGBT+ friendly businesses and organizations.

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LAST CALL! Buy your tickets for Fiesta Weekend! Join us for food & drink parings fiesta style on the Barrels Bottles and Brews Trail! This self-guided tour will feature 10 different brewery or distillery stops. Use our two easy-to-use travel routes to hit all of them over the two days! Tickets are just $60 and will be sent directly to your phone when you purchase! Visit fiestaweekend.ca for a sneak peek at the stops you’ll make and parings to expect! #YQG #WindsorEssex #DiscoverON #DiscoverYQG #Cincodemayo #barreltrail 📍@drinkwolfhead 📍@glheritagebrewingcompany 📍@lot10brewery 📍@chaptertwobrew 📍@bgbrewing

LAST CALL! Buy your tickets for Fiesta Weekend! Join us for food & drink parings fiesta style on the Barrels Bottles and Brews Trail! This self-guided tour will feature 10 different brewery or distillery stops. Use our two easy-to-use travel routes to hit all of them over the two days! Tickets are just $60 and will be sent directly to your phone when you purchase! Visit fiestaweekend.ca for a sneak peek at the stops you’ll make and parings to expect!

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It's the start of May! Plan a trip to Pelee Island and learn to slow down, with the help of our local wild life! 🌲 🐢 #YQG #WindsorEssex #DiscoverON #DiscoverYQG #DiscoverCanada #OntSouthwest 📷@eastmountaineer

It`s the start of May! Plan a trip to Pelee Island and learn to slow down, with the help of our local wild life! 🌲 🐢 #YQG #WindsorEssex #DiscoverON #DiscoverYQG #DiscoverCanada #OntSouthwest

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Celebrate the last day of International Food Month with a slice of pizza! When it comes to our food scene, pizza is one of Windsor Essex’s specialties. Experience the taste of Windsor-Style Pizza and indulge in the region's “Classic Super” made from unique ingredients including shredded pepperoni, canned mushrooms, Galati Cheese Company cheese and more! Visit windsorpizzaclub.ca for a list of pizzerias and other foodie delights in our region! #YQG #WindsorEssex #DiscoverYQG #dineyqg #foodie 📍@armandospizza.ca 📍@ogpizza.ca 📍@oven360 📍@antoninosoriginalpizza 📍@capripizzeria

Celebrate the last day of International Food Month with a slice of pizza! When it comes to our food scene, pizza is one of Windsor Essex’s specialties. Experience the taste of Windsor-Style Pizza and indulge in the region`s “Classic Super” made from unique ingredients including shredded pepperoni, canned mushrooms, Galati Cheese Company cheese and more! Visit windsorpizzaclub.ca for a list of pizzerias and other foodie delights in our region!
#YQG #WindsorEssex #DiscoverYQG #dineyqg #foodie

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