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Location

Amherstburg is in Southwestern Ontario and is nestled on the shores of Detroit River and Lake Erie.  It is just 25 short minutes from the Windsor/Detroit border.  It is renowned for its beautiful shoreline and unique island, Boblo.  This quaint Town is home to approximately 21,000 residents.

king's navy yard park overlooking boblo island

Deemed as one of the prettiest and oldest communities in Southwest Ontario, Amherstburg is steeped in rich history.  You will see authentic War of 1812 sites, hear the history of the Underground Railroad and experience our nation's culture through its museums and galleries.

Due to its long growing season and relatively mild winters, Amherstburg is rich in agricultural resources.  Considered the gateway to magnificent wineries Amherstburg has three wineries right in its back yard! 

 Proximity to major urban centres
 

 

CITY

KILOMETERS

MILES

HOURS

CANADA

 

 

 

Windsor

10

6

0.1

London

185

115

2

Kitchener/Waterloo

280

174

3

Hamilton

305

190

3.25

Toronto

360

224

3.75

Ottawa

800

497

8

Montreal

895

556

9

 

 

 

 

USA

 

 

 

Detroit

20

12

.25

Cleveland

290

180

3.25

Columbus

345

214

3.75

Chicago

475

295

5

Indianapolis

520

323

5.5

Washington DC

860

534

9

New York

1000

621

10.5

 

 

 

 

BORDER CROSSINGS

 

 

 

Windsor/Detroit

20

12

0.25

Sarnia/Port Huron

170

106

2.25

Niagara Falls/Lewiston

385

239

4