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Take to the Trails

“Follow the lake, by bike! Windsor Essex has miles of lakeside trails to explore and enjoy,” Ing offers. Cruise the Lake Erie coastline with Wine Trail Ride, which offers cyclists stops at four hot spots along the EPIC Wine Country region, as well as a progressive meal along the way. Or, rent an e-bike or vintage-style cruiser bike from the Grove Bike Co. and head to Boblo Trail, which takes riders on a trek through historic architecture, natural wildlife and magnificent views of the shoreline. For those looking for a leisurely walk with a wonderous backdrop, visit Turkey Point Provincial Park, which offers three hiking trails, along with opportunities for biking, birding, fishing, camping and swimming.

Pitch a Tent

Spend a night among the stars at Point Pelee National Park thanks to oTENTik, which offers a tent/A-frame cabin combo that gives campers a little extra comfort in the wild, including raised floors, a cozy bed and furniture. “Situated on the southern extreme of mainland Canada, Point Pelee National Park is a tiny sanctuary supporting a mosaic of habitats, from jungle-like forest to lush wetlands to open savannah,” Ing says. Bike the 4.5-km trail, taking you deep into the forest, or walk the boardwalk out onto one of the largest freshwater marshes left on the Great Lakes.

Play on Pelee Island

Canada’s southernmost destination boasts pristine beaches, nature trails and panoramic views of Lake Erie. Here, step back in time with a tour of Vin Villa, the ruins of Canada’s first commercial estate winery. Next, hike with the lighthouse in sight at Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve. Then, make your way to the southernmost part of the country at Fish Point Nature Reserve before settling down for a glass of grapes and amazing ambiance at Pelee Island Winery Pavilion. Book a ride from the mainland with Pelee Island Ferries, which during summer months also offers rides to and from Sandusky, Ohio.