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Inside Background
History 
Windsor is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement west of Quebec in...
Last edited: 30 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The local Convention & Visitors Bureau for Windsor and Essex County can be...
Last edited: 07 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada, at a latitude similar to parts of...
Last edited: 30 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Getting to Windsor is easy.  You can fly into Detroit Metropolitan Airport or...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
Getting Around 
Considering that Windsor’s nickname is the ‘Automotive Capital of Canada’ and...
Last edited: 30 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Windsor is located right across the river from Detroit, making day trips easy...
Last edited: 16 October 2009
Events & Festivals 
Windsor and its surrounding communities are full of museums that put on special...
Last edited: 17 June 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Though not exactly tourist destinations, the University of Windsor and St...
Last edited: 15 January 2009
Nightlife 
More laid-back establishments include Phog Lounge, a bar that features local...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
Sports & Activities 
Windsor is a good place to both play and watch sports. The city is home to...
Last edited: 30 June 2006
Caesars Windsor Casino 
All winnings are yours to keep, as the Canadian Government does not impose any...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
Windsor Fringe Arts Festival 2010 
July 16 to 25, 2010 What is a Fringe Festival? It is a performing arts festival...
Last edited: 21 November 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
India Palace Sweet Restaurant 
India Palace is unique restaurant serving Authentic North Indian food to the...
Last edited: 15 July 2008
Koolini Italian Eatery 
Located in central Windsor, Koolini's Italian Eatery provides an excellent...
Last edited: 25 July 2008
La Casalinga Ristorante 
Wonderful little retaurant on Erie Street with a trained chef who also has...
Last edited: 30 October 2008
Penalty Box 2 
The restaurant is situated across the street from the Chrysler Minivan plant...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
Winsdor Tea Place 
The Windsor Tea Place is a great place to unwind and relax. It's an elegant...
Last edited: 31 March 2009
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: 21 July 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: 27 May 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: 26 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping In restaurants Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian...
Last edited: 03 January 2010
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: 29 May 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: 21 December 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: 20 January 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: 08 December 2008
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
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