Top 14 things to do and attractions in Essex

The location is 10/10 Beautiful lake views and a gorgeous large building and patio. The server we had was kind and helpful but overwhelmed by doing cash and bar service all at the same time, by herself. It was busy. She kept her smile and did a great job managing it all. This is why we are giving two stars! One for her and one for location. Wine: We tasted 6 of the wines and unfortunately did not like any. We were surprised to get our flight of wine and not receive any tasting notes on the wines from anyone. It is more of a sampling than a tasting. Ambience: The patio picnic tables are plastic. From an experience perspective the tables bring the ambience way down. The ordering system (barcodes, pagers) and beer garden style seating made this experience lacklustre. It almost felt like we were at a provincial park seating area. We did not feel like a guest and we left without finishing the wine.

My friends and I visited this winery while staying in the area at a cottage. We were very excited for the charcuterie box but it was beyond disappointing. The cheese and meats were your basic from the grocery store (mozzarella and cheddar cubed). Seasonal fruits and veggies were apples, oranges, and grapes. Nothing local or seasonal about them. Some sliced pear or something to complement a better cheese would be an improvement. The quality wasn’t there for a $30 box. Two people in our party got the pizza. They were lukewarm at best. Another person in our party had a hair cooked into her flatbread. The service wasn’t great. The lady who served my flight didn’t suggest any wines or explain anything about them. The grounds seemed unkept. This could have been a beautiful experience to match the stunning views of Lake Erie, but it only disappointed. My advice is to skip this winery and try any other in the area.

I was excited to visit this winery and was hoping the reviews were wrong… but unfortunately the bad reviews are accurate. Upon entering the store, you’re advised that you have to pick your wine and food and pay for it right away (no issue there and there was no tip option so that was a hint). We picked our wines for tasting which were served in small plastic cups and a plastic holder which looked very cheap. We took them outside and headed to the seating area which was a mismatch of furniture; nice patio sets mixed with plastic picnic tables and plastic tables and chairs. Additionally, no one seems to clean the place, the covered seating area could be so much nicer if someone just used a pressure washer to wash off all the bird poop, cobwebs, dust etc. We received our food quickly but with no plates or cutlery… turns out it’s self serve and we located napkins and cups for water nearby. Though the staff were super friendly, they also don’t seem to care.. maybe because they don’t receive any tips, but nothing was being cleaned up from the patio so plastic cups were flying around from guests who didn’t clean up their table as they left. Needles to say, we were very disappointed as this place has so much potential and a little love would go so far but I cannot recommend going here.. down the road are better wineries!

It's a very busy place, so plan your visit accordingly on weekends. The property is large and flows right down to the lakeshore so it has great views to the south. The "restaurant" is actually in the centre of the facility under the roof but open-aired. The food is served take-away to eat at the tables in that central area. You must go inside the facility to obtain your wine flights and then return outside - an awkward arrangement.

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. I wish the ambience, staff, and wine would’ve matched the stunning views. Waited outside to be served, nobody came! Served us in plastic cups, horrible aged wine. Would not recommend in any circumstance.

Nice facilities and great views. Music on Sunday of this week was also good. That’s the extent of the good part. Food was absolutely atrocious and virtually inedible. The schnitzel sandwich went in the garbage after one bite. Poutine was fries with canned gravy and 4-5 cheese curds. Add in wine from a “tap” for $8-9, disgusting for a winery, they truly should be ashamed.

Super friendly staff, amazing views, good wine, but DO NOT eat. We ordered at 1 and it's 3 PM and we still don't have our food. We did get free drink tickets, but understaffed for sure on food. Have some wine, enjoy the views, and head out.

We spent an enjoyable afternoon at this vineyard. Staff are friendly and attentive. Parking lot is spacious. Atmosphere is casual and perfect for families. Wine tastings, pizza, and gelato are available.

It’s worth driving to the Harrow area if you are looking for a great place to enjoy wood fired pizza and a very nice selection of wines. Muscedere Vineyards offers both. The family has been in the wine business for a long time and has earned a reputation for consistently good harvests and some award winning vintages. Melissa is very knowledgeable and able to discuss the entire process from harvest to bottling, but really the entire family is involved in the business. In addition to the wines, many regular customers visit the vineyard specifically for the wonderful pizza menu. Pizzas are made fresh to order, using delicious (often locally sourced) toppings. In the backyard of the Muscedere family home, there is a large covered patio with numerous tables where you can enjoy eating and drinking without fear of rain or too much sun exposure. Of course, it’s your choice if you prefer to enjoy a table in direct sunshine, or perhaps find a quieter seating area under a nearby pergola. There’s a good chance that you may catch a glimpse of the family’s friendly cats and their cute well behaved dog. Inside the wine store, you will find a good selection of wines. They also offer several delicious gelato desserts which I strongly recommend. There is an abundance of parking and the long gravel driveway is well maintained in comparison to some other vineyards with many potholes.

It's a great place to have a good time. Great pizza and wine. Kid friendly, they have goats, chickens and a playground.

Attended the Future is Female Market on Saturday September 13th. Beautiful property, accommodating staff, wonderful service. It was a bit crowded that day, so quite the number of people milling about. I had a sparkling wine spritzer, and some pizza. Again, because of crowds, it took quite some time to get the pizza (approximately 45 minutes). My friend and I both ordered The Parma (white pizza, no sauce, mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto and parmesan cheese). The pizza was ok, a bit cold by the time we received it. The wine spritzer was made with white wine, soda water, and a sprig of mint. Refreshing. All in all, I would go back for ambiance, but not necessarily the food.

Our first time in Niagara, got introduced to this lovely lady Melissa Muscedere, who was pouring her Syrah at Carl's Wine Club pan Canadian masterclass. Well, we were blown away by the Syrah, and when Melissa asked us if we wanted to come visit.. 4 hour drive one way.. well "sure!" And it was my wife's and my anniversary to boot. In the car, easy drive, arrive in Essex county to a balmy 35C, melting.. We got some amazing treatment, tried basically every wine that was on offer (while in the A/C), and even partook in a fresh made pizza in the outdoor patio space later. As for the wines.. there was a reason for this drive, and the wines did not disappoint. One of the warmest places in Canada does an amazing job ripening CS, Syrah, and other varieties on the property. As a nod to their Italian roots, they are even growing a Nebbiolo, and a Barbaresco CS blend. Many of the wines earn an Outstanding, making this place well worth the visit, if you are totally into geeking out about the wine, or just want a nice patio to enjoy a basic PG with some fresh Italian pizza.

Wow wow wow all we can say....today my wife and I decided to venture out in to the county. We had every intention to stop at Muscedere Vineyards..... The weather was amazing and the atmosphere. My first impression was WOW!!!!! we sat down and young lady took our order, she suggested Choices from the wine menu and pizza menu, she really new her stuff. The choice of wine and pizza was superb 👌. Edna ,I believe the girls name if I recall, forgive me if I do not have her name memorized properly. She was friendly, kind, and paid attention to details. Example, Imy wife had mentioned she love her wine chilled, Edna brought ice to put in her wine 🍷 it made a difference and we ended up buying a bottle for a special occasion in the future. Thank you for the hospitality at the beautiful family owned business in Harrow Ont, Sincerely: Michelle and Ray Oct 18 2025

We had a wonderful experience at this winery! The service was excellent—friendly and attentive from start to finish. The pizza was delicious, and the wine was just as good. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful, perfect for a relaxing afternoon. Highly recommend you visit this winery!

Myself and four others participated in the 5K Evolve Run for Mental Health and decided to stay afterward to enjoy some food and drinks. We ordered four pizzas (two gluten-free), a chicken dish, and arancini balls, along with their blue sangria. The food was absolutely delicious - fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. However, the service left much to be desired. Despite having a reservation and understanding the event brought in a larger crowd, the delays and lack of communication were disappointing. We were told there was a kitchen backlog, but we weren’t informed it would take over an hour to receive our food. Our server did not check in on us, refill our drinks, or provide updates, which made the long wait feel even more frustrating. What made it more disheartening was watching other tables, who arrived after us, receive their meals before we did. Without check-ins, we were unsure if our order had even gone through and felt forgotten. The redeeming factor was the manager. He listened to our concerns, personally checked on our order, and offered a discount for the inconvenience. His professionalism and effort made a big difference and is the main reason I would consider returning. Overall, while the food was excellent, the service experience fell short. I truly appreciated the manager’s handling of the situation — his attentiveness made the experience more positive than it could have been.

I’ve never written a review before, but our experience at Paglione Winery was disappointing enough to warrant one. We were really looking forward to enjoying a nice meal with some wine, but unfortunately, it didn’t meet expectations. The food was a letdown: the salmon was grey and overcooked, the risotto was incredibly hard, and we even found a hair in our pizza. When we brought this to the attention of our waitress, we were hoping for a more understanding response, but she seemed upset with us for mentioning the issues. We weren’t trying to cause any trouble, just hoping for a resolution, but her response felt dismissive. We paid full price for our meals we didn’t eat and we weren’t offered any replacement food/new dish. We left feeling unsatisfied and still hungry. It’s a shame!

Wow! This was fabulous. Great service and the food. Just delicious! It was wonderful here. Some of the best wines we had!

An awesome view on the patio. Great wines - you should try the Chin Chin - it's really not overly sweet. Lea is great server that brought us fantastic pizza!

We are in Essex, ON on our annual anniversary vacation, our first real visit to Canada during the first week of Summer. Looking for a special place to celebrate, The Trattoria at Paglione Estate Winery was the best choice. Driving by several local wineries during our trip in the area, this place drew us in. We do enjoy a good charcuterie board, and the unanimous decision was the Antipasto Misto. Beautifully crafted and presented with three delicious meats, cheeses, dipping oil, olives and fresh fruit, crostini. Everything paired perfectly with their delicious sangria. And we took a chilled bottle of the sangria to enjoy later. As visitors from the US, we thank you for a world class experience.

Delicious pizza, but the peach crostini app is unreal! I would've ordered 2 for myself! Great wine too, took home the cab franc. Super cute, must visit!

This winery is top tier for service. We went to sample a few flights while in search of a birthday gift. Our server Bernice was friendly, knowledgeable, interactive and outgoing. The grounds are well kept and inviting. The wine is well tailored to it's audience. Highly recommend.

So much fun and learned alot about maple syrup making process. Thanks to the volunteers were presenting and answering our questions.

Attended the Lost Arts festival in Sunday August 10th. Fun activities and vendors to interact with for all. The recently restored Parks house is very well done and looks as it would have during the time Parks owned it.

It has been some time now since the last time I was at John R Park Homestead. This time I was on a homeschool trip with my daughter-in-law and her two girls. They had never been and were quite interested in the history of the homestead, it's close proximity to Lake Erie and to get a glimpse of how people lived many years ago. The Homestead is well maintained. Kat, the tour guide at the center was knowledgeable, helpful and entertaining to the children. This day along with the tour since it was in the fall, the children learned how to make apple cider and peel and dry apples in front of the fireplace. The weather was great and it was a fun morning to be there with the group. I highly recommend you visit them during the upcoming Christmas season events.

A great place to explore the history of one of Canada’s prominent families. The free guided tour was excellent — our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and eager to answer all our questions!

We attended the maple festival in March 2023 and it was a wonderful experience. The area is so beautiful and it was so good to explore around the country side and learn everything about maple! Great place to go for trails, events and all with family.

Not only that they took us on a fantastic tour, but it was a private Wedding the Ceremony was out side & Reception inside, Congratulations to Evan and Hannah Brown, & Thanks to Blink Photography they were fantastic in what they were doing?

Had a wonderful time showing my 4 year old grandson how things were. He was very inquisitive and loved roaming the grounds. Perfect day weather wise. Worth the reasonable cost to get the guided tour with full explanation of all the grounds and house.

Our wine club (Ontario Wine Society) met tonight at Copper's Hawk Vineyard. This venue is worth the drive to the southern region of Essex County, between Harrow and Kingsville. Their selection of wines is very good, and they also offer a full menu of foods with fresh ingredients to suit anyone’s tastes. On this occasion, we were greeted with a crisp, bubbly reception wine (2022 North Block Sparkling). The five subsequent wines were all paired with the most delicious plates. I liked all the Cooper’s Hawk wines and their price point, so I was happy to buy a couple of bottles before leaving. I especially recommend the Barrel Fermented Chardonnay and the Cabernet Sauvignon. The chefs (Nick and Jordan) prepared special dishes for our wine pairings, and they also offered vegetarian and pescatarian alternatives. The servers were very efficient and friendly, and the hostess shared some insightful commentary on the wines. We are looking forward to our next visit to eat a meal and drink more wine. The lunch and dinner menu is extensive. Depending on the season, it would be advisable to secure a reservation in advance. Of course, there is an abundance of free parking.

We were driving along the North Shore roads and happened along Cooper's Hawk and a great lunch, topped off by a great Key Lime pie for dessert. Naturally, we had to sample some of the delicious wines. Well worth a visit!

Coopers Hawk is SUCH a delight! They have dining and flights and a wonderful shop and perfect outdoor seating in a spacious farmhouse atmosphere. This is our second trip and it looks like these Floridians will be making a yearly trek to the grape North!

Located 40min south of Windsor Cooper's Hawk is a lovely vineyard and restaurant. The venue is split into two parts, one dedicated to wine tasting and the other for dining at their on-site restaurant, both complete with indoor and outdoor seating. Prior to our dinner reservations, we did some tasting before moving into the restaurant. My favorite wines: Heritage and Meritage (reds). For food, we got to try their Brussel sprouts and cheesy rice balls for starters. As for mains, I opted for their half chicken served with frites. Overall, the experience and service was phenomenal, worth the visit!

Had a great lunch at The Vines - Cooper's Hawk. The weather was beautiful and the food was delicious, some of our favourites that we tried were the Arancini, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, and the Lake Erie Pickerel. We had a group of 8 and enjoyed quick and friendly service from several staff, will definitely return :)

This place is SO good. We vacation in the Leamington area every year and first tried this place last fall and loved it. We went again last month and were just as impressed. All their dishes are delicious and the service is always great. My only complaint is that the special I had (cod with some sort of bean soup) was only a special and not part of the regular menu. It was incredible. Also, the corn fettuccini was one of the best dishes we've ever had anywhere and it is a shame it isn't an option for lunch. This place is incredible! Will be back again in September!

Went for a wine tour for a friends birthday party. The ladies at the tasting bar we fabulous with great enthusiasm. Would happily come to THIS PORTION again. We went to the restaurant to ask for French fries to go and they said we had to be sat at the restaurant to eat because they are separated from the winery part . We happily obliged and went to sit in. Asked for 2 order of fries and had the waitress roll her eyes, sigh and put on a fake rude act because we didn’t want to order a glass of wine with the fries. (It was our second stop so I was taking a break from a glass). Overall ruined the experience of a beautiful winery experience.

Giving a star back since the wine is so good. Take one away for not being pet friendly even though they have a huge open space. Greeter seemed confused about where to seat us. It was very busy though. I don't like the wine tasting presentation in little jam jars either.

If I could give it 10 stars I would! Food was so delicious and fresh. The burger melted in my mouth I couldn’t believe how amazing everything tasted. Sandra our waitress was incredible she explained everything on the menu to us and helped us choose all the right things. We will 100% be back. My husband is super picky, but he enjoyed everything that Sandra brought out to our table.

Had an overall nice experience at this winery with good food, great wine, and some lovely servers. However, the experience was spoiled at the end when we tried to take a video on the lawn just to make a nice memory but was told aggressively within 30 seconds to stop because “this is not allowed.” Nobody was around and given the screaming bachelorette parties and families having blanket picnics on the lawn, it seemed like a relaxed place. We unfortunately didn’t get a chance to clarify what wasn’t allowed…Recording? Tripods? Phones? This particular server was also rude the entire time we were there, ignoring us when we tried to get a tasting table after having lunch, literally walking away instead of acknowledging us. The experience was overall good enough that we would give this place another try but hopefully that server is no longer there.

Currently enjoying a wine tasting and lunch - beautiful gardens and surroundings. Brooke was wonderful in serving us and including us in the Oxley mission - food and wines. 100% perfect day and will visit again! Thank you.

Excellent kitchen, stop for lunch here! Paired with a tasty selection of their wine there is a winning combination of food and atmosphere here. Excellent service, beautiful patio, great location. Get out of town and explore Essex county!! I return a year later and now go out of my way to stop. Today the mushroom soup is sublime and the Pinot blush is wonderful!!

Came yesterday with my finacè to celebrate our engagement. Was there waiting for 20 minutes didn’t get a single greeting. The table that got there at the same time got their waters, wine, and order taken. Same thing with a table that came 5 minutes after us. Only thing we got was a menu from the hostess. Not even a glass of water! Was very disappointed. Was a very special day for us but we got ignored. I could understand if it was busy but come on. The people that came after us got greeted, water, wine, and order taken before we even got a hi? No thank you.

Such a lovely winery! Food is great. Wine is great. Staff was great - Brooke (B-ROOK!) was lovely and handled our table like a pro. Would love to come back. Wonderful experience!

We dined here on an extremely hot day but the upper restaurant was pleasantly cool. Claire was our server and she was extremely helpful with our wine and meal choosing. We had the lamb shank and tomahawk pork chop, both wonderfully presented and equally delicious. The lavender cheesecake topped off a great night. It was so good I bought some of the culinary lavender in the winery gift shop to try at home.

We always enjoy our time dining here. Our most recent visit, we dined for my husbands birthday. We split the mussels, and they were good, however the last time we came we had the mussels as well and they were different at that time and better. My husband got the lamb and I got the chicken supreme. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and his lamb fell apart and the gravy was to die for. I will say, I’m not a big fan of their red wines (and I love red wine) but the Chardonnay and the sparkling were both good this time. Our server was super friendly, super attentive, and turned into a personal photographer when we asked her to take a picture of us on the balcony.

The restaurant itself is beautifully designed, with an upper floor that includes a gorgeous terrace overlooking the vineyard. The ambiance and space provide a great experience. Another positive aspect is the staff—the server was very polite, professional, and made us feel welcome. However, the food didn’t quite match the high prices. While the dishes were tasty, they didn’t deliver the level of quality you’d expect from fine dining. For instance, the fries were under-seasoned, lacked the promised truffle flavor, and were served with an odd wedge of lemon. To make matters worse, they weren’t even hot, and we had to ask for extra salt—hardly acceptable for $20. The pear salad was really good, but other dishes were disappointing. We ordered the ravioli, which came highly recommended by our waitress. Although it was clear the pasta was made in-house, it missed the mark on flavor, seasoning, and execution, especially for the steep price of $36. The seasoning was off, with too much lemon, and the dough was too thick. Once again, the truffle flavor was absent, and the filling was unremarkable. Overall, we had a good time at the restaurant and would still recommend it, but with some caution. Be aware that they are still developing their menu, and the food quality may not yet justify the fine dining prices.

My wife and I have been to North 42 a handful of times. After our last visit, we will likely never return. I had ordered a burger with no bacon. Not only did the burger come with the bacon that I had specifically asked to not have. It was still pink in the middle. For the price of food at North 42, there should never be a time where a burger is coming out to be served that’s still pink in the middle. After bringing this to the waitresses attention, the best they could do was take half off of my meal which included just the burger and a side salad (which I didn’t eat at all after I got about half way through the burger and noticed the pink) Again, for the price to dine and the type of restaurant they present themselves to be, this is utterly unacceptable.

What a great summer Sunday lunch. My wife and I snagged one of the 2 small tables in the 2nd storey "bridge" of Bistro 42 and what a view! She had a fantastic lightly battered halibut and chips and I had an exquisitely assembled hamburger where the term "hamburger" simply didn't do it justice. Coupled with lovely glasses of Riesling and Merlot, this made for a memorable afternoon delight. We'll now have to come back and sample more of the wines!

We visited as a party of 4 on Saturday at 6pm for dinner. Wines are good and the service was great for a tasting but our dinner service was not great. We started with cocktails and Parmesan fries which were excellent. We immediately asked for another garlic aioli for the fries when they were served and had to remind the waiter 3 times to bring the aioli and when he finally remembered 15 minutes later the fries were cold and almost finished. The entrees were not cheap which is fine. I ordered the bone in pork chop special with additional vegetables instead of mash potatoes and was served an over cooked dried out pork chop luke warm with no additional vegetables. My wife ordered mussels and was served them barely luke warm. Based on this experience do not recommend dining here which is unfortunate because the view and ambiance are excellent. Two thumbs down.

Great wines, very good restaurant. It's our 2nd time here and food and the service is still solid.

First and foremost the Sprucewood Winery is a magical and beautiful place! My husband and I loved going there soo much and had many many, amazing experiences and beautiful memories to the point where we got engaged there and recently celebrated our wedding with our loved ones! This place is absolutely stunning and the staff is top notch! Ozzie and Melissa were our guides throughout our wedding planning process and made every step of the way easy, easy to communicate, they were always available to chat with, via email if we had any questions! The wedding planning process was absolutely enjoyable and worry/ stress free! The best part is - the process is in stages so its not such a daunghting task as one might think! We always received reminders to book our tastings ( wine and food)! Also, there is a wedding open house throughout the process, where we were able to chat with other vendors and the venue if we had any questions! They were always kind and available to help, to advise at certain portions of the wedding planning process. I highly recommend that the bride gets ready at Sprucewood and to uses the facilities- their lunch and provisions are beyond delicious and Ozzie was absolutely amazing and made the day special making sure we were good and checking in! If you are planning to do a first look - we highly recommend as the grounds are stunning! Our ceremony was breathtaking and Ozzie made our hall dreams come true ( we got non stop compliments from our guests) it was beyond anything we could have imagined! Further, our hats off to Chef Don ( onsite caterer) for literally the BEST meal ever and delicious hors d'oeuvre - someone mentioned it was like out of a Hollywood movie! We will remember and cherish these memories forevermore! Thank you to the Sprucewood Staff but especially to Ozzie and Melissa for making our wedding dreams come true!

We visited Sprucewood early afternoon on Canada Day. With a bright blue sky and warm weather, it was a perfect stop for a wine sampling tour. The staff (Robin in particular) were great. The wine flights offered an interesting sampling of delicious wines. We can't wait to come back.

Traveling local this summer and can't believe this caliber of vineyard is right here in Ontario! Outstanding people, fabulous location and right on the shore of Lake Erie. Tried 2 flights of 4 wines each and left with 8 bottles. Oh and lunch was awesome too! Room to sit and relax and just breathe in the beautiful atmosphere. We will be back even tho it's a 5 hour drive from home.

We celebrated a milestone birthday at this stunning winery, and every detail was perfection — exceptional wines, warm hospitality, fantastic food, staff and service, as well as breathtaking beach views. The venue for weddings and events is naturally beautiful with elegant vineyard charm. Truly unforgettable!

Great location on the shore of Lake Erie. Wines were good but the service and food was disappointing. I ordered a picnic basket and was taken a back, when it came to the table. The contents were primarily prepackaged? Those baby cartots in a zip lock bag was beyond. Suitable a pre-schooler maybe. Cheese was a block of PEI's Cows Cheddar still in it's grocery store packaging. Salumi was still wrapped in the butcher paper, and not very good quality. The whole presentation was really not up to par.

Beautiful winery with such a peaceful atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the wines were excellent. What makes this place really special is that it’s the only winery with a beach view where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a glass of wine. A perfect spot to visit with family or friends. Highly recommend!

Five stars is not enough to describe Sprucewood Shores & Melissa Krech!!!! Our wedding day this past Saturday was so perfect. Between Melissa's help leading up to our wedding, on the day of rehearsal, to the setting up of my items in the hall (which looked so perfect by the way!!!!), to answering my thousands of questions and texts, Melissa made the day better than we could have ever imagined. In 2023 we came to Sprucewood for a tour when deciding on a venue and immediately knew that it was the place we wanted. We couldn't leave without booking a date. Melissa made the entire day feel so effortless. Her organization, communication, and calm presence truly made all of the difference. I knew that nothing could go wrong because she was right there ready to find a fix - even if anything did go wrong, I had no clue because she made it so amazing. I truly didn't have to worry about a single thing and that peace of mind meant so much. Sprucewood truly is a one stop shop for a wedding. The food by 3D Catering (Chef Don) was out of this world - I have never had so many compliments and people telling me they were craving it over a week later. Where else can you get a beef tenderloin cooked medium-rare for over 130 people? Chef Don and his team did such a great job at making sure everything was delicious, on time, and all dietary restrictions were accomodated. The bartenders, wait staff, and everyone else behind the scenes were also so kind and perfect. Words cannot express how grateful we are that we chose Sprucewood for the best day of our lives. Thank you so much again to Melissa and everyone else - you will forever be a part of our history!!!

Listen trucker if you coming here for pickup or delivery you have to back into the place rather than going straight. There’s a space on the other side of the building (scale) you can go straight in and then come back from there. Otherwise everything fine here

Huge wine selection. Very good variety to suit any taste.

Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful day to visit a winery

I had an absolutely horrible experience with ordering Thornbury Cider through the Colio website. I had written up a very long and detailed review of everything that happened but it was too long to post so I couldn’t. I did leave the review on their Facebook page or I can personally send it to anyone who cares to know what I went through. Giving Customer Service at Colio a Zero Star review would be generous to say the least. I love Thornbury Cider but after this experience I don’t know if I will ever purchase it again. That goes for Colio wines as well, which I have always enjoyed.

Quick loading unloading. Good place

A historic winery with quite success! Joyce was our favorite, she walked us through each wine and spent such a great amount of time with us! We love the community feel and the options of wine to suit everyone’s palette.

Excellent wines, especially the sparkling ones. Really friendly service and they will go out of their way to be helpful. It's also close enough to the bike trail that it's easy to pop in here while out doing wine tours on bike.

Lively fun spot. Service was excellent - came by to check on us, was friendly, and made good recommendations. Menu has what I call "bar food" - burgers, fish & fries, sandwiches, so not my favorite for dinner. Ordered the flatbread, and it was okay - not a ton of flavor and needed a salty element, in my opinion. Had a mocktail, which was delicious. The atmosphere was fun, great live music playing. It was extremely loud. I bet in nice weather when the large doors open to the vineyard it would be awesome. I hear there are great lunch items in the summer. Will be back to check it out.

We arrived on a very hot afternoon for a visit and lucked out on a great spot in the shade in their covered patio. With a quick bite on their menu, we focused on an intriguing assortment of delicious wines on their tasting flights. The Riesling and Gewurztraminer were our especial favorites.

We had my mother's surprise 80th birthday party upstairs. It was the perfect place for the event. The staff made everything so easy for us, we only had to focus on mom. The service was spectacular and everyone was so friendly. The h'ordeuvres were yummy and presented nicely. I would definitely recommend CREW. And their wine is yummy too! 😊

We had a fantastic time at CREW! We stopped by for lunch and a wine tasting. We ordered the bacon chicken egg rolls, Korean fried chicken sandwich and vegetable dumplings (pictured). All of the food was delicious and I appreciated the many vegetarian/vegan options on the menu. The wine also did not disappoint! We especially enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Rosé. The live music was a nice touch. However, what truly stood out about CREW was the service. Our server Noah was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the wines which made our experience at CREW even more enjoyable. Thank you, Noah!

We had the opportunity to sample Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc ,Merlot and a Barrlemens Blend. Crew Coldchester Ridge Estates Winery is surrounded by 15 acres of vineyards. If you are planning a special event, Crew has a facility to accommodate up to 80 for a sit down dinner.

Had such an amazing experience. The staff is so warm and welcoming and the wine and food was the best we had in the area. And the live music was so nice at the end of the evening. Special thanks to the CHEF!!

Great shrimp appetizer and the wine flight tasted awesome. Very dog friendly! We love that they were excited about seeing our pups!

Their wine is delicious and you can't beat their amazing prices! Buy 12 and get the 13th free of already incredibly priced wine. The owners are very friendly and informative which made the whole experience wonderful! I highly recommend this winery! 🙂

Great tasting wines, ice wines and they also offer monthly deals along with reasonable prices. Everyone should enter their monthly draw. A beautiful prize if you are lucky enough to have your name drawn.

Lovely family owned and run winery that doesn't have all the unnecessary bells and whistles that the other "large" wineries have. Just wines, tasting and great conversation with owners. The wines are great and at a fantastic price - we ended up with taking at least 7 bottles home!

Great wine! By far the best priced/quality on our entire tour. Owner was extremely nice and fun to chat with.

Absolutely loved our visit today. Vanessa the owner was a joy to chat with. Went home with a unoaked chardonnay.

Amazing wine at an amazing price point, can't be beat!

good wine from a family run business. hard to beat award winning wines at fair prices and friendly service.

Nice venue, tours can be arranged. Nice place for a quiet picnic, tables and large gazebo.

Awesome tour with my kids by Gary. It was so interesting. Definitely a hidden gem in the area!

Interesting collection with a variety of historical items to see. We were there as part of a private group tour and our tour guides were extremely knowledgeable. They were very happy to answer questions. I appreciated the provenience and context they were able to provide for most of the items in the collection. This facility is doing great work to gather and protect a near forgotten portion of our past.

Nice show and fairgrounds. The food was reasonably priced. Working demonstrations thought the day were very interesting and a nice chance to see the tractors work. There tractor pull was fun, but most of the tractors were modified or super modified. Very few original out-of-the-field stock tractors pulled. Overall very nice show.

Second time there for a steak BBQ. It was awesome. The food was great.I even won some raffle prizes. Recommend to go and have a great time. I know I will again.

The Museum has many displays to see and very knowledgeable volunteers to show you around. The annual show is the 2nd weekend in August and is a must see for all ages.

An excellent amateur museum run by volunteer farmers, machinists, toolmakers and other expert enthusiasts of all things mechanical. Limited summer hours, open by appt. Big annual summer show.

Amazing art and history. Super nice guy. Check it out and go see his new place when it opens in Walkerville.

I absolutely love getting my artwork framed here! I paint with soft pastels (very easily smudged) and I trust them completely with all of my work. They’re both so knowledgeable and easy to work with. I highly recommend!

Ron and Colleen are great people, and Ron is a brilliant artist. Ron is more than happy to give you a tour of the gallery and loves talking to people. Go check out his work and I'm sure you won't be disappointed! The gallery also offers a great selection of custom framing for all your needs.

I've had several pieces over the years framed by Suchiu Art & Framing and I'm absolutely thrilled with the results. I've had some challenging pieces (old and deteriorated) and they were able to work magic and preserve them beautifully. Above and beyond that, both Ron and Colleen are able to make suggestions as to framing and matting options that I never would have considered, and have turned out fabulous. I highly recommend Suchiu Art & Framing!

Great people! Ron's work is amazing! I have numerous pieces of his and can't resist every time a new one comes out. If you are looking for artwork that holds meaning to the windsor-essex county region, this is the place!

I love this gallery! Thank you Ron and Colleen for the tour of your gallery and shop and for the amazing frame work you did for me, it was perfect. Highly recommend for prints, framing and Ron's art!!

Great product, artist is friendly, his wife is awesome as well.

What a beautiful facility! Went for a baby shower but my grandson and son play hockey here as well. The indoor walking track is especially good!

Good facility, can also be used to book meetings and events.

Nice complex with lots of space inside. Lighting in the arenas could be a little brighter.

First time here. Watched an NHL alumni vs. Essex OPP fundraiser. Parking was a little rough for a big event like this. Accessibility was decent. They need better signage to find the elevator. Once at the main rink there are plenty of spots intended for accessibility with clear panel railings for better viewing. Overall it was a decent experience as a wheelchair user. Will go back to watch a 73s game.

nice building the Libro ice has nice seating building is heated

Celebrated baby shower 🚿 Great

Stopped in to charge my EV - Thanks, Essex Center! Was easy to find and access the charging stations, and a great spot to walk the dog while charging.