COLCHESTER • COTTAM • HARROW • KINGSVILLE LEAMINGTON • WHEATLEY • PELEE ISLAND Visitor Guide Southpoint FREE • 2022
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Welcome to our area - we’re glad you’re here! There is so much to see and do. If you love NATURE and BIRDING, be sure to visit one of our many parks including the renowned Point Pelee National Park. If you love WATER, Lake Erie can be your playground. You won’t want to miss the spectacular sunsets over the love ARTS and CULTURE, you’ll want to check out the galleries, theatres, concerts and Iffestivals.youlove
FUN FACT: Our area is located on the 42nd parallel, sharing the same latitude as northern California and Rome, and our nickname is the “Sun Parlour” of Canada.
FOOD and DRINK, you will have a hard time choosing from the many incredible restaurants, wineries and breweries. And if you love FRESH PRODUCE, you’ve come to the right area! Stop by a roadside stand to enjoy the bounty of our county.
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SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 5 Table of Contents MAP 6 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 8 TOWNSLEAMINGTON 10 KINGSVILLE 22 COTTAM 32 HARROW 34 COLCHESTER 37 PELEE ISLAND 38 WHEATLEY 40 PARKS & RECREATION 44 ARTS & CULTURE 48 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY 50 SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE is a division of Southpoint Publishing Inc. 194 Talbot Street East, Unit 2 Leamington, ON N8H www.southpointpublishing.ca1M2 If you would like to be included in next year’s Southpoint Visitor Guide, please contact our office at 519-398-9098 or sun@southpointsun.ca COVER PHOTOS (clockwise from top left): Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, Aziz Fruit Stand, Point Pelee National Park, Colchester Beach, Lakeside Park, Leamington Marina.
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8 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 JUNE Due to the unpredictability of the current times, we can not confirm the dates of local festivals and events, or whether they will even be occuring. For the most up-to-date event information, we recommend visiting the following websites: Municipality of Kingsville: kingsville.ca Municipality of Leamington: leamington.ca Municipality of Essex: essex.ca Municipality of Chatham-Kent: chatham-kent.ca Township of Pelee: pelee.org Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island: visitwindsoressex.com EPIC Wineries: epicwineries.com Under normal circumstances, here are some of the festivals and events that are typically held in our area: Festival of Birds Point Pelee National Park, Leamington EVENTS&FESTIVALS Leamington Fair Leamington Fairgrounds Highland Games Lakeside Park, Kingsville Festival of Birds MAY Highland Games JULY Leamington Fair Rib Fest Leamington Fairgrounds Arts At The Marina Lakeside Marina, Leamington Explore The Shore County Road 50 Canada Day celebrations Various communities Canada Day Rib Fest Lavender Festival Colchester Colchester Walleye Derby Colchester Harbour Explore The Shore Arts At The Marina
SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 9 EVENTS&FESTIVALS JULY / AUGUST Big Boyz Fishing Derby Wheatley Harbour, Wheatley Big Boyz Fishing Derby AUGUST Hogs For Hospice Seacliff Park, Leamington Greenway Jam Formerly Kingsville Folk Music Festival Various locations, Kingsville Hogs ForFolkHospiceFestival SEPTEMBER Ruthven Apple Festival Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens Sun Parlour Rodeo Ruthven Sun Parlour Rodeo MULTIPLEDATES Apple Festival Stone & Sky Music and Art Series The Quarry, Pelee Island Open Streets Main St. & Division St., Kingsville OCTOBER Migration Festival Various locations, Kingsville Summer Concerts • Kingsville Music Society, various locations • Lakeside Marina / Rick Atkin Park, Leamington • Seacliff Park Amphitheatre, Leamington • Two Creeks Conservation Area, Wheatley Harrow Fair Harrow Fairgrounds Migration Festival Harness Racing (August - October) Leamington Raceway Open Streets Harrow Fair Harness Racing Wheatley Fish Festival Various locations, Wheatley Fish Festival Mill Street Market Mill Street, Leamington
If you happen to see the night sky glowing shades of pink or yellow, don’t worry - we promise it’s not an alien invasion. It’s light coming from one of the local greenhouses.
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• In 2010, an F1 tornado ripped through the south part of town along the Lake Erie shoreline.
• The Heinz factory operated in Leamington for 105 years, opening in 1909 and closing in 2014. You can still see the massive smoke stack near the corner of Oak St. and Erie St. The factory is now owned and operated by Highbury Canco.
• Award-winning scientist and environmentalist David Suzuki grew up in Leamington. For more information visit LEAMINGTON.CA 32,000
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• Leamington is home to the largest concentration of greenhouses in North America.
FAQ What are with the colourful lights at night?
• Leamington is a popular area for birders, with large numbers of avian enthusiasts “flocking” to the area each May.
• Leamington is called the “Tomato Capital of Canada”. In honour of this nickname, you will find a giant tomato in the middle of town at the intersection of Talbot St., Mill St. and Fox St. It was previously used as a tourist booth, however it has been closed in recent years as it is in need of repairs.
OVERVIEWLEAMINGTON ATTRACTIONS • Leamington Dock Promenade • Leamington Marina • Point Pelee National Park • Sunset Amphitheatre • Seacliff Park and Beach Seacliff Park Splash Pad Point Pelee Observation Tower
SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 11 LEAMINGTON switzer- CARTY transportation 10 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington, ON N8H 2L2 Phone: 519.326.2607 I info@switzer-carty.com I www.switzer-carty.com *All switzer-CARTY vehicles are non-smoking. MiniWheelchairAccessible,andFullSizeSchoolBuses ForTransportationAllOccasions Licensed Q-Lounge and SnackQ-MartShop • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • 24 Hour Fitness Room • HD TV and Fibre Optic Wi-Fi • Elevator • Proud to be locally OWNED and OPERATED 279 Erie Street South, Leamington www.qileamington.comstay@qileamington.com519-326-9071 Make your stay a QUALITY one! Product, Service, Location WE’VE GOT IT ALL!
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SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 13 194 Erie St. N., Leamington (at the Leamington Fairgrounds) www.lakeshorehorseraceway.com LIVE HORSE RACING EVERY SUNDAY Starting August 7 through to October 30 POST TIME: 1:30pm LEAMINGTON FUN, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE! Only a few steps from Leamington Marina! MONDAY 3pc Southside Chicken $1000 TUESDAYRayburger $1000 WEDNESDAYS1/2RackRibDinner $1400 THURSDAYS1lbofWings $1000 17 Robson 519-322-5940LeamingtonRd.SPECIALS EVERYDAY! Open Monday - Wednesday 4-8pm Thursday - Saturday 4-9pm Sunday Closed AVAILABLEDELIVERYCHICKEN•RIBS•PERCH•PICKEREL•BURGERS 4pc $12.00
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SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 15 SOUTHERN LATITUDE, FRIENDLY ATTITUDE! Check them out at www.leamingtonchamber.com or info@leamingtonchamber.com Business over Breakfast April 14th MP Dave Epp May 11th TBA June 9th Enbridge Sept 22th TBA October 20th TBA November 10th TBA December 8th Business Expo Chamber Golf Tournament June 15th Stay tuned for a Fun Night June Business21st LeamingtonSeptemberExcellence14thChristmas Parade November 26th So much more at LEAMINGTON DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!ChristinaTEAMTOWELCOMETHEBedalMEMBERRELATIONSHIPREPRESENTATIVE LEAMINGTON www.chancesgaminglounge.com 14 Mill Street East, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1R7 519 -322-2251
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SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 17 LEAMINGTON THRIFT ON MILL The All-New LEAMINGTON FAIR ~JUNE 10-11-12~ • Fair Admission wristband • All Rides (unlimited) • Classic Championship Wrestling • Demolition Derby - Saturday • Destroyer KISS Tribute - Friday • Leave Those Kids Alone - Saturday • Kids Bicycle Draw - Saturday ALL NEW MIDWAY! ALLADMISSIONINCLUSIVE$25Leamington Fairgrounds 194 Erie Street www.ldasfair.weebly.comNorth
18 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 LAC Create. Sustain. LeamingtonCelebrate. Arts Centre50 years JULY 2 + 3 ART GALLERY ART SUPPLY SHOP MARKET PLACE CAFÉ + BARWINE 72 Talbot St. W Leamington, ON - 519-326-2711 www.leamingtonartscentre.com LEAMINGTON
SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 19 LEAMINGTON RESTAURANTS FishSeafoodFish&ChipsTacosDine-InorTake-OutLicensed 415 SEACLIFF DR., LEAMINGTON (On your way to Point Pelee) In Season Local Fruit & VeggiesPlant - Based meals & Local Gourmet Items Come try our Vegan Soft serve! • Freshly made Soups & Salads • Traditional & Gluten-Free Sweets • Gourmet Sauces, Organic Spices & Local Jams OPEN MAY TO DECEMBER
20 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 LEAMINGTON Talk to the Girl In The Know first! Broker 519.796.3891 stacey@jumprealty.ca Buying or selling in LeamingtonKingsville,or Wheatley? 26 Erie St. N., 519.322.0032leamington See menu at craveleamington.ca &BestLeamington’sPerchCraftBeerHeadquartersLeamington’sOnlyStreetSidePatio
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• Jack Miner, known as “the father of conservation”, established his famous bird sanctuary in Kingsville in 1904.
and MYKINGSVILLE.CA POPULATION: 22,454 OVERVIEWATTRACTIONS • Cedar Beach • Cedar Island Marina • Chrysler Greenway • Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary • Lakeside Park Cedar Island LakesideMarinaParkOpenStreets
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• Kingsville is known for its quaint downtown area filled with restaurants, breweries and shops.
• A number of local breweries are named after the history of Kingsville, including The Banded Goose Brewery, named in honour of conservationist Jack Miner, and The Grove Brew House, named after a wooded area of Kingsville that was nicknamed Paradise Grove in the late 19th century.
• In recent years, Kingsville has hosted Open Streets on Saturday nights in the summer. A portion of Main Street and Division Street are closed to car traffic to allow for dining and activities on the streets. more information visit KINGSVILLE.CA
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• The town features many historic, Victorian homes including a number that have received official heritage designation.
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• In the late 19th century, Kingsville became a popular destination for Canadian and American tourists. Entrepreneur Hiram Walker established a rail line from Windsor to Kingsville and built the Mettawas Hotel in Kingsville in 1889.
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24 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 KINGSVILLE BARB MANERY Sales Representative 519.796.6558 The team you can trust! www.teammanery.comCHRISBISHOP Sales Representative 519.982.2474 17 Division St. S., Kingsville • www.pinnacleplusrealty.com
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SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 29 KINGSVILLE Grounds and trails are open sunrise to sunset year-round! Follow us @jackminersanctuary1865 or visit our website for event updates 332 Road 3 West, Kingsville, Ontario www.jackminer.ca 519.733.4034 Historical House • Museum Kennedy Woods and more! WANDER IN FOR A VISIT 2190 SEACLIFFE DR. KINGSVILLE • 519.326.5813 Family Owned & Operated. Specializing in home grown produce at a fair price along with many other treats that are all made in southwestern Ontario. Honey, real maple syrup, fudge, peanuts and much more.
30 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 KINGSVILLE 226 . 346 . 8899 (cell) mark.scherer@century21.ca markscherer.ca Assisting you with all your real estate goals.
SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 31 KINGSVILLE Looking at a possible move to this area? LOOK FURTHERNO 12 Main St. W., Kingsville Rachelle Mintz-Friis Sales Representative 519.329.2566 Debbie Warren Sales Representative 519.817.4121 Rachelle and Deb can help you! • 26 COMFORTABLE UNITS • QUALITY ACCOMODATIONS AT AFFORDABLE RATES! •Shaded picnic area & playground •Easy access to Greenway Nature Trail, Golf and Curling Club •Variety of rooms, kitchenettes, large suite, etc. •Guest controlled air conditioning and heat • Cross ventilation •Cable TV •Park at your door •Free calls to Canada and mainland United States •Wireless Internet Your Hosts Bernard, Robert and Heather 519-7 33-6531 Toll Free 1-888-234-6018 www.adamsgoldenacres.com AMHERSTBURG HARROW HOMESTEADPARK LAKE ERIE CEDARBEACH HERITAGEVILLAGE GOLFESSEXCLUB KINGSVILLECOLASANTI LEAMINGTONWHEATLEYPOINTNATIONALPELEEPARK JACK MINER’S SANCTUARYBIRD HILLMANMARSH FERRY TO PELEEPELEEISLANDISLANDWINERYHOLIDAYBEACH ADAMS GOLDEN ACRES MOTEL N 11 23 34 2527 50 203 50 77 3 1 438 County Rd. 20, 1 Mile West of Downtown Kingsville ON N9Y 2K2
32 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 COTTAM FUN FACTS • Cottam is a mostly residential hamlet with a numbergrowingofshops and establishments. • It is a residentialpopulararea due to the town’s central location in Essex County and its proximity to Highway 3, allowing for easy access to Windsor and other parts of the county. • Ridgeview Park is a central hub in the community offering a number of different activities and sports options. • Cottam falls under the governance of the Town of Kingsville and is currently undergoing a revitalization that will improve various aspects of the community. • If you are geocaching,intoyou will find one at Cottam’s Rotary Park. • The pond at Rotary Park is a popular location for ice skating in the winter. For more information visit KINGSVILLE.CA POPULATION: 1000 OVERVIEWATTRACTIONS • Ridgeview Park • Rotary Park Rotary Club Park Ridgeview Park Splashpad Ridgeview Park Playground
SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 33 COTTAM Opening Spr ing of 2022 126 County Rd. 34 West. Cottam,ON Craft & Domestic Beer Live Music Patio Light Menu Follow us on Instagram & Facebook
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• Before it was called Harrow, the area was known unofficially as Mungers’ Corners, named after the two sons of early settler William Munger who each owned a business on a corner in the settlement.
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• The Harrow Fair, established in 1854, is one of Ontario’s oldest fairs. It runs Labour Day weekend and features events like tractor pull, horse show, lawnmower races, mom calling contest, pie auction, crafters alley, food and entertainment.
• Harrow is a community rich in agriculture.
• The town is a popular stop for those taking a trip to the local wineries.
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• Professional triathlete and Ironman champion Lionel Sanders grew up in Harrow. 2700 Harrow Fair Fairgrounds Park Harrow more information visit Harrow Fair
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• Harrow is home to the Government of Canada’s Research and Development Centre, the largest greenhouse research complex facility in North America.
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• When Hiram Walker established the railway between Windsor and Kingsville in the 1880s, it included a stop in Harrow that eventually saw Harrow go from a quiet village to a busy town.
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36 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 HARROW • One-of-a-kind Gifts •Women’sApparel&Accessories•Baby•Home&GardenDecor•Bath&BodyProducts&More! • One-of-a-kind Gifts •Women’sApparel&Accessories••Home&GardenDecor•Bath&BodyProducts&More! Have a Milkshake or Ice Cream OurnostalgicfarmthemedIceCreamParlourinsidePriscilla’s.Outdoorseatingtorelax&enjoy! Discover our Fabulous New Location on the Winery Route! 1195 Iler Road • HARROW • 519-738-0001 www.priscillas-presents.com Washroom available for customers AvailableOutdoorSeating
• Being so near the American border but distant from urban populations, Colchester became a last stop on the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by African-American slaves to escape to Canada. Elijah McCoy, the son of two such freedom seekers, was born and raised here. Patented in July 1872, his revolutionary lubricating cup system had engine buyers soon asking for “The Real McCoy.” • County Road 50 is the southernmost mainland road in Canada. For more information visit TOURISMESSEX.CA and VISITHARROW.CA
• As one of the oldest communities in the region, with roots going back to the Proclamation of 1792, the War of 1812 and the Underground Railroad, its history is a symbolic reflection of our Canadian heritage. (Source: TourismEssex.ca) (Source: TourismEssex.ca)
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• When John Graves Simcoe took up his post as the first LieutenantGovernor of Upper Canada, he divided the province into 19 counties. The southernmost county became Essex County and the settlement area along Lake Erie was divided into two named townships: Colchester and Gosfield. Colchester’s date of origin is thus tied to the Proclamation of 1792.
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POPULATION: 2200 Colchester Beach Colchester Marina County Road 50 Walleye Derby Wineries Colchester Beach
• Pelee Island is 30 km south of Leamington and covers 10,000 acres. It is 12.5 km long and 6 km wide.
• The annual Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon is Canada’s most southerly half marathon. The popular event sells out quickly each year and has participants run around the island with the finish line at the winery.
• Pelee Island was the home of Canada’s first commercial winery, Vin Villa, founded in 1866. East Park Campground Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserves Pelee Island Winery
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• Cars can be driven on Pelee Island and can be brought over on the ferry, however spaces are limited and often sell out.
38 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 ISLANDPELEE FAQ How do you get to Pelee Island?
POPULATION: 300 permanent residents / approximately 1500 in summer
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The ferry runs from April to December, leaving from Kingsville or Leamington depending on the time of year. For the most up-to-date schedule visit ontarioferries.com. Air service is available to Pelee Island International Airport, Canada’s most southerly airport. Personal watercraft can be taken to Pelee Island and docked at Scudder Marina.
• Famed Canadian author Margaret Atwood is a longtime seasonal resident of Pelee Island and cofounder of the Pelee Island Bird Observatory.
• Many people use a bicycle to get around Pelee Island. Bikes can be rented from the ferry dock and it takes approximately four hours to bike around the perimeter of the island.
• Pelee Island is home to some of the most provincially rare plants and animals.
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HISTORY was named after the first settler, Richard Wheatley. Prior to being incorporated as the village was called has been the site of two explosions that have caused extensive damage to the downtown area. The first occurred in 1936 and the second occurred in August 2021 when two buildings were destroyed. It is believed that old gas wells were the cause of both explosions. was once featured as an answer Jeopardy The iconic Maid of the Mist sightseeing boat that brought tourists to the base of Niagara Falls was built at Hike Metal in Wheatley. Hike Metal also built the boat that replaced the Maid of the Mist when it was retired in 2013. more information visit CHATHAM-KENT.CA
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SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 41 WHEATLEY If you wish to make a donation to Two Creeks, we have charitable status. 21638 KENT RD 1 WHEATLEY TWOCREEKS.CAON • Outdoor Concerts Every Sunday Evening 6:00 - 8:30 pm starting June 2nd through September 1st. All Welcome. • Hiking and Cycling Trails • Birding • GPS Trails • Pavilion Rental • Memorial Garden • Latrines • Toboganning in Winter • Peace Garden • For more information visit us at twocreeks.ca 21638 KENT RD 1 WHEATLEY TWOCREEKS.CAON R E T A I L S T O R E Erie St. S., Wheatley 519-825-7223
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44 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 PARKS & GREEN SPACE RECREATION&PARKS COLCHESTER Colchester Park 100 Jackson Street COTTAM Rotary Park County Road 34 Ridgeview Park 122 Fox Street HARROW Fairgrounds Park 243 McAfee Street KINGSVILLE Cedar Creek Conservation Area 1559 Arner Townline Cedar Island Park & Beach 851 Cedar Island Drive Lakeside Park 315 Queen Street Kennedy Woods 332 Road 3 West LEAMINGTON Hillman Marsh 1826 Mersea Road 2 Kopegaron Woods County Road 34 Mersea Park 651 Point Pelee Drive Point Pelee National Park 1118 Point Pelee Drive Seacliff Park 24 Seacliff Drive West WHEATLEY Two Creeks Conservation Area 21638 1 Kent Road Wheatley Provincial Park 21116 Klondyke Road Cedar Creek Conservation Area Point Pelee National Park Colchester Park
SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 45 GOLF COURSES Talbot Trail Golf Course DOG PARKS KINGSVILLE Linden Beach Dog Park 103 Golfview Drive LEAMINGTON Rotary Leash Free Dog Park 435 Bevel Line CHRYSLER GREENWAY The Chrysler Canada Greenway is a 48km multi-use trail that was previously an abandoned railway. The popular nature trail spans a large section of Essex County, passing through the communities of Ruthven, Kingsville and Harrow. It is most often used for hiking, biking, running and birding. Let the dogs out! KINGSVILLE Kingsville Golf & Country Club 640 County Road 20 LEAMINGTON Erie Shores Golf Course 304 Robson Road RUTHVEN Orchard View Golf Course 1357 County Road 34 WHEATLEY Talbot Trail Golf Course 790 Talbot Trail
46 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 RECREATION&PARKS SPLASH PADS COLCHESTER Colchester Park 100 Jackson Street COTTAM Ridgeview Splash Park 124 Fox Street HARROW Fairgrounds Park 243 McAffee Street KINGSVILLE Lakeside Park* 315 Queen Street South *OPENING IN 2022 LEAMINGTON Seacliff Park 24 Seacliff Drive West WHEATLEY Wheatley Arena 196 Erie Street North PLAYGROUNDS COLCHESTER Colchester Park 100 Jackson Street COTTAM Ridgeview Park 124 Fox Street HARROW Fairgrounds Park 243 McAffee Street KINGSVILLE Cedar Island Beach 851 Cedar Island Drive Kingsville Recreation 1471ComplexJasperson Lane Lakeside Park 315 Queen Street South LEAMINGTON Lakeside Marina 90 Robson Road Mersea Park 651 Point Pelee Drive Seacliff Park 24 Seacliff Drive West Lakeside Marina Kingsville Recreation Complex Colchester Park Splash Pad
SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 47 BEACHBEACHESVOLLEYBALL COLCHESTER Colchester Beach 100 Jackson Street KINGSVILLE Cedar Island Beach 851 Cedar Island Drive LEAMINGTON Seacliff Beach 24 Seacliff Drive West COLCHESTER Colchester Beach 100 Jackson Street KINGSVILLE Cedar Beach Conservation Area 1031 Heritage Road Cedar Island Beach 851 Cedar Island Drive LEAMINGTON Point Pelee National Park 1118 Point Pelee Drive Seacliff Park 24 Seacliff Drive West Colchester Beach Seacliff Beach SPORTS FACILITIES COTTAM Ridgeview Park 124 Fox Street HARROW Harrow and Colchester South Arena, Harrow Fairgrounds and Pollard 243ParkMcAffee Street KINGSVILLE Kingsville Recreation Complex and Kingsville Recreation Fields 1471 Jasperson Lane LEAMINGTON Kinsmen Baseball Diamonds 21 Seacliff Drive East Leamington Soccer Field 165 Mersea Road 12 Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre 249 Sherk Street WHEATLEY Wheatley Arena, Baseball Diamonds and Soccer Field 196 Erie Street North
48 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 CULTURE&ARTS ART GALLERIES KINGSVILLE Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre 28 Division Street South LEAMINGTON Leamington Arts Centre 72 Talbot Street West CONCERTTHEATRESVENUESKINGSVILLE Migration Hall 170 Main Street East LEAMINGTON The Bank Theatre 10 Erie Street South KINGSVILLE Migration Hall 170 Main Street East LEAMINGTON Sunset Amphitheatre 24 Seacliff Drive West The Bank Theatre 10 Erie Street South Leamington Arts Centre Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre Migration Hall The Bank Theatre Sunset Amphitheatre
SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 | 49 LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES KINGSVILLE 47 Queen Street 251 Lakeview Avenue 1319 Graham Side Road LEAMINGTON 24 Lutsch Avenue LIBRARIES HARROW 140 King Street West KINGSVILLE 40 Main Street West LEAMINGTON 1 John Street ESSEX 915 County Road 50 HARROW 330 Queen Street 1629 Huffman Road Leamington Library MUSEUMS ESSEX John R. Park Homestead 915 Essex County Road 50 KINGSVILLE Canadian Transportation Museum 6155 Arner Townline Kingsville Military Museum 145 Division Street South Kingsville Military Museum John R. Park Homestead Canadian Transportation Museum
50 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 Adams Golden Acres Motel ..................................... 31 Aziz Fruit Stand ............................................................. 19 Bradt’s Butcher Block ................................................. 21 Century 21 - Debbie Warren & Rachelle Mintz-Friis ........................ 31 Century 21 - John Woelk 23 Century 21 - Mark Scherer ...................................... 30 Century 21 - Timothy Mercer & Trudy Enns ...... 43 Chances Gaming Lounge ........................................... 15 Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards ......................................... 36 Crave Family Grill & Pub 20 Cured Craft Brewing Co. .......................................... 21 Firdous Lebanese Grill 16 Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary .................... 29 Joey’s Seafood Restaurant ......................................... 19 Jump Realty - Stacey DiNiro .................................... 20 Jump Realty - Tasha Slater ............................................. 2 Kingsville Music Society - Greenway Jam 25-28 Lakeside Bakery ............................................................ 14 Leamington Arts Centre 18 Leamington District Chamber of Commerce ... 15 Leamington Fair ............................................................ 17 Leamington Raceway 13 Lil Hil’s Restaurant 42 Loop Fisheries ............................................................... 41 Pelee Island Winery (Kingsville) .............................. 23 Pelee Island Winery (Pelee Island) ........................ 39 Pinnacle Plus Realty - Barb Manery & Chris Bishop 24 Priscilla’s Presents ........................................................ 36 Quality Inn 11 Ray’s Ribhouse ............................................................... 13 Realty House ................................................................. 14 Robinson Motorcycle ................................................. 43 Royal LePage - Patricia Pedreira .............................. 51 Southpoint Living 3 Southpoint Sun ................................................................. 3 Sunrise Farms 29 Sweet Retreat ................................................................ 12 Switzer-Carty Transportation ................................... 11 Taylor Fish Company 42 The Bank Social Pub .................................................... 33 Thrift On Mill 17 Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island ..................... 52 Ure’s Country Kitchen & Mini Golf 35 Wheatley Two Creeks Conservation Area .......... 41 Advertiser Directory
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52 | SOUTHPOINT VISITOR GUIDE 2022 Make your trip more EPIC Explore more of Windsor Essex and sip your way across our 19 wineries along the Lake Erie North Shore with our Wine Route Map at visitwindsoressex.com/wine – just 20 minutes from Leamington! Scan here & discover our wine region.
