Essex (Ontario)

The town comprises the communities of Ambassador Beach, Barretville, Belcreft Beach, Colchester, Edgars, Essex Centre, Gesto, Harrow, Klie's Beach, Leslies Corner, Levergood Beach, Lypps Beach, Marshfield, McGregor, New Canaan, Oxley, Paquette Corners, Seymour Beach and Vereker.

History

The Talbot Trail was heavily attributed with causing Essex to grow significantly in the last half of the 19th century.

The nearest airline, train and bus service is in Windsor (Ontario), 31 km away.
From Windsor, take Howard Ave. (County Road 9) south to Pike Road (County Rd 18) and turn east. Follow 18 to 11, and continue east along 11 until it turns off and 18 continues east again.

• SX Taxi & Limousine Service, +1 519-961-9206
• Essex Taxi, +1 519-776-4922

• Historic Essex Railway Station

  phone: +1 519-776-9800
  address: 87 Station St, Essex
  An architecturally beautiful old stone railway station. Wheelchair accessible.

• Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum

  phone: +1 519-726-0606
  address: 11081 11th Concession, McGregor
  Late 19th-century and early 20th-century gas and steam-powered engines and antique tractors.

• The Chrysler Canada GreenwayA former railway line built by the Hiram Walker distillery to bring grain into the city, it is part of the Trans Canada Trail. The Greenway is all gravel, and is used for cycling, walking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing.

• John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area

  phone: +1 519-738-2029
  address: 915 County Road 50 E, Harrow
  1850s house and farm buildings restored to bring the 19th century to life. There is an 1885 steam engine-powered sawmill, a blacksmith shop, a working smoke house, ice house, barn, and a scenic walk on the lakeshore boardwalk. Each spring the garden is planted with heirloom crops, flowers and vegetables.

• Town of Essex Fun Fest

  phone: +1 519 776-8717
  address: Essex Fairgrounds, 26 Fairview Avenue

• Blimey's British Store & Gift Shop

  phone: +1 519-776-4003
  address: 25 King Street West, Harrow
  A variety of British imported food items, such as Cadburys, Malt Bread, British-made gifts, and Canadian made products.

• Serenity Lavender Farm

  phone: +1 519) 984-2684
  address: 130 County Road 50 East, Colchester
  A garden like setting with over 40 varieties of lavender. Unique products including lavender beer, lavender fruit jams and lavender honey.

• Garfield's

  phone: +1 226-207-0418
  address: 1 County Road 50 W, Colchester, Harrow

• Deluxe Restaurant

  phone: +1 519-776-8112
  address: 51 Talbot Street North

• Divino Trattoria

  phone: +1 519-776-9778
  address: 58 Talbot St N
  Authentic Italian.

• Gyros & More

  phone: +1 519-776-8200
  address: 20 Talbot St S
  Gyros and salads.

Wineries

The Town is Essex is a key part of the emerging Essex County wine region:

• Colio Estate Wines Colio Estate Winery

  phone: +1 519-738-2241
  address: 1 Colio Drive, Harrow
  Vinifera varietals, particularly the reds, have more time to ripen on the vine resulting in rich and intense wines. Wine tasting in their Hospitality Centre.

• Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards

  phone: +1 519-738-4295
  address: 1425 Iler Road, Harrow
  Dining, music, fine art and theatre, green spaces, wetlands, park area.

• CREW Colchester Ridge Estate Winery

  phone: +1 519-738-9800
  address: 108 County Rd 50 E, Harrow
  Vinifera varietals, retail store, offers complimentary tastings, picnic area.

• Erie Shore Vineyard

  phone: +1 519-738-9858
  address: 410 County Road 50 West, Harrow
  An estate winery, meaning that they make wine only from grapes grown at Erie Shore Vineyard.

• Muscedere Vineyards

  phone: +1 519-965-1075
  address: 7457 County Rd 18, Harrow
  A family-owned and -operated vineyard which hand-harvests grapes from its vineyard to produce its small hand-crafted lots.

• North 42 Degrees Estate Winery

  phone: +1 519-984-2684
  address: 130 County Road 50 East, Colchester
  Wine tastings, exclusive tours and seasonal events.

• Oxley Estate Winery

  phone: +1 519-738-3264
  address: 533 County Rd 50 E, Harrow
  The winery is open daily 11AM-6PM to taste and shop. During the summer the restaurant is open daily 11AM-4PM and Th-Sa 5PM-8PM. In the winter the restaurant is open Th-M 11AM-4PM and Th-Sa 5PM-8PM. Reservations are recommended.

• Paglione Estate Winery

  phone: +1 519-738-0597
  address: 724 County Road 50 East, Harrow
  Italian winemaking traditions of the old country, enhanced by the unique terroir of Canada’s southernmost region.

• Viewpointe Estate Winery

  phone: +1 519-738-0690
  address: 151 County Road 50 East, Harrow
  Sitting on the shores of Lake Erie, it has a great panoramic views along the County Road 50 route. Expansive lawns, lakefront patio, tasting bar, patio lunches, with a locally inspired menu. The tasting bar is open daily, year round.

• Wagner Orchards & Estate Winery

  phone: +1 519-723-4807
  address: 1222 Concession 8 W, Lakeshore
  A registered estate winery producing unique high quality fruit and grape wines and ciders.

• Guesthouse Getaway

  phone: +1 519-562-7711
  address: 8331 Middle Side Rd, County Rd 10, McGregor
  Warm breakfast in morning, games room, wrap-around porches and fully equipped gym.