Best Beaches in the Windsor Essex County
Best Beaches in the Windsor Essex County
It’s about that time again. Summer is upon us and you’re going to be looking for things to do, places to go, and fun to have. The best beaches in the Windsor Essex County are spread out all over the place as were surrounded by the great lakes… meaning we have many awesome beaches to have fun summer days and nights! We’ve gone through and hand-picked the best beaches in Windsor Essex County. Best beaches for the 2018 summer season, here they are!
Wheatley Provincial Park
About an hour drive from downtown Windsor is Wheatley Provincial Park. Entrance to Wheatley Provincial Park is about $20.00 per car and is well worth the price as it makes for a fun weekend destination. Wheatley Provincial Park offers beautiful beaches as well as an awesome camp ground with good rates! The beaches here are different from other beaches in the area as there is a Cliffside that drops down to the beach. The beach here is very long and not as packed as other beaches in the area due to its size making it a great place to relax.
Sand Point Beach
Sand Point Beach is definitely the most conveniently located beach in the Windsor Essex County area. Residing along Riverside Drive in East Windsor Sand Point Beach makes for a great family outing day. Parking is conveniently right across the street from Sand Point Beach on Riverside Drive. You don’t just have to swim and lay on the beach at Sand Point Beach. During the summer season you can rent a kayak for the day from Windsor Adventure Inc located just on the eastern end of the beach while you’re there.
West Belle River Beach
Located in Belle River West Belle River Beach is surrounded by amenities. West Belle River Beach has a reputation for being the go to spot for jet skiers and wind surfers. Located on the western side of the marina the West Belle River Beach boasts a splash pad as well as public washrooms and tons of free parking, something you won’t find at other beaches in the area.
Point Pelee National Park
Located in Leamington Ontario, Point Pelee National Park is the southernmost point in Canada. Currents are reported to get strong here in bad weather so it is recommended to go on a day with nice calm weather. There is however an entrance fee at Point Pelee that costs $7.80 but is well worth the price as the park offers more than just its beaches. Point Pelee is packed with trails to walk through and home to some of Ontarios rarest birds making it a popular destination for bird watchers from all over the world. If watching birds isn’t your thing though go walk the marsh boardwalk and have a picnic with friends and family on the beautiful beaches.
Colchester Beach Essex
Colchester Beach has more kids than other beaches as it’s a more kid friendly place. Known for its pirate ship jungle gym that every Windsorite can remember from their childhood, this beach makes for an awesome family outing.
