Wavesong's Guidebook
Food scene
Kingsville has great shopping, wineries and restaurants. It’s worth the short drive!
52 locals recommend
Kingsville
Kingsville has great shopping, wineries and restaurants. It’s worth the short drive!
Relax on the porch or patio while enjoying great food creations and local craft beers and wine.
60 locals recommend
The Bridge House
19 Main St ERelax on the porch or patio while enjoying great food creations and local craft beers and wine.
The Grove Hotel
12 Main St ECome for the craft beers and food.
Try it all! The food is sooo good! Homemade clam chowder and Caesar salad.
28 locals recommend
Freddy's Restaurant
655 Point Pelee DrTry it all! The food is sooo good! Homemade clam chowder and Caesar salad.
Beach House Grill
70 Park StTry the waffle!
The Main Grill and Ale House
24 Main St WHungry? Come on in.
O' Sarracino Trattoria and Wine Bar
31 Main St WFine dining, Italian style, at its best!
Lee and Maria's
692 Seacliff DrCome on in for gourmet foods and fresh produce.
Lil Hil's Coffee Shop
13 Talbot Rd WEnjoy hometown food!
Momma Bear's Bakery
313 Main St EGreat place to pick up that perfect dessert! Mmmm try everything!!
Taylor Fish Company is a small, family-run business that is proud to deliver high quality fish to customers since opening in 2004. Taylor’s Fish & Chips is the perfect extension of our processing plant and retail store. From lake to plate, Taylor’s Fish Company offers fresh, whole fish, and IQF Fillets (Individually Quick Frozen) for food service and retail, all over North America. The fresh cut fillets are shipped the same day as it was cut, guaranteeing the highest quality.
TAYLOR’S FISH & CHIPS
417 Erie St S
Taylor Fish Company is a small, family-run business that is proud to deliver high quality fish to customers since opening in 2004. Taylor’s Fish & Chips is the perfect extension of our processing plant and retail store. From lake to plate, Taylor’s Fish Company offers fresh, whole fish, and IQF Fillets (Individually Quick Frozen) for food service and retail, all over North America. The fresh cut fillets are shipped the same day as it was cut, guaranteeing the highest quality.
Sightseeing
Whether it’s a visit to Point Pelee National Park at the Southern most tip of Canada , or enjoying the local cuisine, you won’t be disappointed.
13 locals recommend
Leamington
Whether it’s a visit to Point Pelee National Park at the Southern most tip of Canada , or enjoying the local cuisine, you won’t be disappointed.
Nature lovers will enjoy the Provincial Park and you can’t beat the fishing at the local harbour or just watch the boats come in with their daily catch.
Wheatley
Nature lovers will enjoy the Provincial Park and you can’t beat the fishing at the local harbour or just watch the boats come in with their daily catch.
Whether you’re a birder, or simply enjoy hiking and biking, you must visit the most southerly tip of Canada. But watch the currents and don't go in the water at the tip.
195 locals recommend
Point Pelee National Park Of Canada
1118 Point Pelee DrWhether you’re a birder, or simply enjoy hiking and biking, you must visit the most southerly tip of Canada. But watch the currents and don't go in the water at the tip.
Wheatley Harbour
Come to fish, or simply enjoy the boats coming into harbour.
Just a short drive or bike ride, you'll enjoy the birds and wildlife, especially during migration.
37 locals recommend
Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
1826 Mersea Road 2Just a short drive or bike ride, you'll enjoy the birds and wildlife, especially during migration.
Fort Malden National Historic Site
Go back in time!
Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site is an open-air museum and African American history centre near Dresden, Ontario, Canada, that includes the home of Josiah Henson, a former slave, author, abolitionist, and minister, who, through his 1849 autobiography The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada, as Narrated by Himself, was the inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's title character in her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.[1] The 5-acre (20,000 m2) complex is part of the original 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land purchased in 1841 to establish the Dawn Settlement, a community for escaped slaves
24 locals recommend
Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site
29251 Uncle Toms RdUncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site is an open-air museum and African American history centre near Dresden, Ontario, Canada, that includes the home of Josiah Henson, a former slave, author, abolitionist, and minister, who, through his 1849 autobiography The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada, as Narrated by Himself, was the inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's title character in her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.[1] The 5-acre (20,000 m2) complex is part of the original 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land purchased in 1841 to establish the Dawn Settlement, a community for escaped slaves
Soak in the local history while enjoying the beautiful lake views
26 locals recommend
John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area
915 Essex County Rd 50Soak in the local history while enjoying the beautiful lake views
Visit the historic lighthouse. See the remains of what was once a thriving amusement park.
9 locals recommend
Bois Blanc Island
Visit the historic lighthouse. See the remains of what was once a thriving amusement park.
Rondeau Park
A quiet park area to enjoy nature.
The Amherstburg Freedom Museum tells the story of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions, by preserving stories and presenting artifacts that educate and inspire. The museum was founded by Amherstburg resident Melvin “Mac” Simpson, on the belief that social, economic and educational issues would be better addressed by a society with greater knowledge and pride in its own history.
After over 40 years of service, and with generous support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government sources, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum continues to be a national symbol of courage, determination and freedom.
13 locals recommend
Amherstburg Freedom Museum
277 King StThe Amherstburg Freedom Museum tells the story of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions, by preserving stories and presenting artifacts that educate and inspire. The museum was founded by Amherstburg resident Melvin “Mac” Simpson, on the belief that social, economic and educational issues would be better addressed by a society with greater knowledge and pride in its own history.
After over 40 years of service, and with generous support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government sources, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum continues to be a national symbol of courage, determination and freedom.
Welcome to one of the finest collections of classic, antique, and vintage vehicles in Canada South! You will see both original and fully restored hallmark vehicles from the 19th and 20th century, from horse drawn wagons to a 1992 Dodge Viper. You will see a full representation of the vehicles that were made and driven right here in Southwestern Ontario throughout the 20th century. You will see race cars, hot rods, cabriolets, open touring, early brass era, roadsters, convertibles, hard tops, pick up trucks, tractors, wagons, motorcycles, bicycles, penny farthings, and vehicles of all sorts.
12 locals recommend
Canadian Transportation Museum
6155 Arner TownlineWelcome to one of the finest collections of classic, antique, and vintage vehicles in Canada South! You will see both original and fully restored hallmark vehicles from the 19th and 20th century, from horse drawn wagons to a 1992 Dodge Viper. You will see a full representation of the vehicles that were made and driven right here in Southwestern Ontario throughout the 20th century. You will see race cars, hot rods, cabriolets, open touring, early brass era, roadsters, convertibles, hard tops, pick up trucks, tractors, wagons, motorcycles, bicycles, penny farthings, and vehicles of all sorts.
Leamington Municipal Marina
90 Robson RdWatch the boats and enjoy the harbour front walk.
Great place for a hike or bike ride! When lake levels permit, great beach and swimming.
23 locals recommend
Wheatley Provincial Park
21116 Klondyke RoadGreat place for a hike or bike ride! When lake levels permit, great beach and swimming.
Things To Do
Have a great day with the family enjoying the arcade, petting zoo, rides and Shopping. Stay and enjoy the great dishes in the restaurant. But don’t go on a hot day as it’s in a former greenhouse and heats up in some areas. Try the donuts and peach drink.
76 locals recommend
Colasanti's
1550 Road 3 EHave a great day with the family enjoying the arcade, petting zoo, rides and Shopping. Stay and enjoy the great dishes in the restaurant. But don’t go on a hot day as it’s in a former greenhouse and heats up in some areas. Try the donuts and peach drink.
A great place to bike ride, walk through the wide trails or go for a dip in the lake.
23 locals recommend
Wheatley Provincial Park
21116 Klondyke RoadA great place to bike ride, walk through the wide trails or go for a dip in the lake.
Take the ferry over to this quaint island, the most southerly part of Canada.
55 locals recommend
Pelee Island
Take the ferry over to this quaint island, the most southerly part of Canada.
A quiet hike on the boardwalk is communing with nature in any season.
11 locals recommend
Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area
Talbot RoadA quiet hike on the boardwalk is communing with nature in any season.
Thiessen Apple Orchard
400 Talbot Rd ETry the apple pie!
Point Pelee Karting
538 Bevel Line RdTake the kids ! Take yourself! Vroom. Vroom.
The Boonies Drive In Theatre
4625 Richardson Side RdSee a movie the old fashioned way! Bring your jammies.
Two Creeks Conservation Area
21638 1 Kent RdTime to walk the dog? This is a great place!
Seacliff Park Amphitheatre
24 Seacliff Dr WBring your family here to enjoy the park amenities.
Less than an hour away, Windsor offers great shopping, restaurants, theatres, casino and beautiful riverfront scenery.
18 locals recommend
Windsor
Less than an hour away, Windsor offers great shopping, restaurants, theatres, casino and beautiful riverfront scenery.
Bring your passport and pop on over to the US across from Windsor. Lots of city entertainment here.
82 locals recommend
Detroit
Bring your passport and pop on over to the US across from Windsor. Lots of city entertainment here.
Amherstburg
Take the drive to this historic town.
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr ECheck the website to see what’s playing!
Into cars and history? Cross the border into Detroit to tour this museum.
73 locals recommend
Henry Ford Museum Of American Innovation
20900 Oakwood BoulevardInto cars and history? Cross the border into Detroit to tour this museum.
Mersea Park
Mersea Road CTake the kids here if they’ve some energy to burn!
Jack Miner Migratory Bird
332 Road 3 WShopping
So much to see and buy! You owe it to yourself to stop in no matter the season. And check out their olive oil section.
28 locals recommend
Cindy's Home & Garden
585 Seacliff DrSo much to see and buy! You owe it to yourself to stop in no matter the season. And check out their olive oil section.
BLIMEYS. tm. British Store and Gift Shop
71 Talbot Street NorthLots of shopping for goods from the UK.
Pelee Wings Nature Store & Paddlesports Shop
636 Point Pelee DrBrowse and shop!
Their gift shop is amazing in late fall when they gear up for Christmas. It really is worth a visit!
Ruthven Nursery & Garden Centre
1611 Talbot RdTheir gift shop is amazing in late fall when they gear up for Christmas. It really is worth a visit!
A must visit especially in the fall for the most incredible Christmas displays.
Ruthven Nursery & Garden Centre
1611 Talbot RdA must visit especially in the fall for the most incredible Christmas displays.
Wineries
Just a short drive on the local wine route, you’ll enjoy a great lunch outdoors.
93 locals recommend
Oxley Estate Winery
533 Essex County Road 50Just a short drive on the local wine route, you’ll enjoy a great lunch outdoors.
Free samples. Try it and we’re sure you’ll want to bring home a local wine.
82 locals recommend
Pelee Island Winery
455 Seacliff DrFree samples. Try it and we’re sure you’ll want to bring home a local wine.
Paglione Estate Winery
724 County Road 50 ECan’t miss this winery on your tour!
North 42 Degrees Estate Winery & Bistro 42
130 Essex County Rd 50Food and wine! What more can I say
Mastronardi Estate Winery
1193 Road 3 EastEnjoy the local wines.
Aleksander Estate Winery
1542 County Rd 34Enjoy a stop while on your wine tour
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
950 Lake StMmmmm. Enjoy lunch!
Viewpointe Estate Winery
Wine and an unparalleled view.
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
7258 Essex County Rd 50Wine, laugh, repeat.