"Amherstburg - our former home town" Amherstburg by kris-t

Amherstburg Travel Guide: 40 reviews and 216 photos

Amherstburg ( population 26,000) is a town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. It is approximately 25km south of Detroit.

The town, across the river from the United States, was permanently established as a British military fort in 1796. During the days of the Underground Railroad, the town was often the point at which freed slaves entered Canada.

Detroit river Nov.2006

After crazy Moscow life this town looks like a holiday home...

Amherstburg is home to several tourist attractions, including Fort Malden and the North American Black Historical Museum.

Pros and Cons

Pros:nice, friendly, calm town
In a nutshell:http://www.amherstburg.ca

Last visit to Amherstburg: Dec 2010
Intro Updated Aug 5, 2012
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Reviews (47)

Roots to Boots fest - War 1812 Weekend Things to Do (11)

Saturday begins with the bicentennial parade at 11 a.m. It starts at Pickering Street, travelling down Dalhousie Street... more travel advice

St. Lawrence II in Amherstburg Favorites (8)

Every year you can see The St.Lawrence II in Amherstburg Navy Yard. The St.Lawrence II is a 72-foot (22 m) brigantine... more travel advice

Now in Amherstburg Shopping (5)

Now open Mon - Sun: 7AM - 10PM Wal-Mart Canada was founded in March of 1994 with the acquisition of the Woolco division... more travel advice

From Windsor or Detroit Transportation (1)

From Windsor or Detroit via The Ambassodor Bridge (20 mins) take Huron Church Rd (Hwy #3) more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (8)
See All Don't miss local Winery!
Restaurants (6)
See All Now open 7 days a week
Sports & Outdoors (3)
See All Fishing in winter is great here too

Hotels (2)
See All Motel near Detroit river
Warnings and Dangers (2)
See All Watch for monster in the water
Nightlife (1)
Day of Canada

Travelogues (5)

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balhannah Aug 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM

I enjoyed reading these pages. This town has lots that I love. Good fishing, lovely gardens and homes, and I would love to be there to see the Roots to Boots festival!
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Nemorino Feb 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM

Nice tips on your former home town. That's a great story (whether or not it is true) about those folks dismantling their house, towing it down the river by canoe and reassembling it in Amherstburg.
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Jim_Eliason Feb 6, 2011 at 6:56 AM

Wow quite a bit to do in a town I never heard of! Thanks!
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BruceDunning Jan 26, 2010 at 2:46 PM

There seems to be a lot of history in this area, and a very British slant since they ruled to kingdom for so long there. Great job of presenting the information.
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Salvador_Lemonez Apr 9, 2009 at 8:26 AM

Hi Kris, great fishing tips!!
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sprdak11 Dec 25, 2006 at 10:03 AM

Thank you for the beautiful card. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year!
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luckyzen Oct 23, 2006 at 11:55 PM

Hi Kris, It was nice visiting your Home Town again. Gosh, the snow storms in your country are heavy! Thanks for sharing and regards to Tim. 'njoy the rest of the week.
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mary2u99 Apr 28, 2006 at 9:28 PM

Great page and wonderful pictures of Amherstburg.
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Martman Apr 4, 2006 at 12:43 PM

Thanks for sharing about Amherstburg. I learnt so much and love learning about new places!
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nickandchris Apr 4, 2006 at 3:52 AM

Thanks for the beautiful flower PC. This is a great page on your home town. Thanks.