Live in Essex County

Essex County offers you a more versatile lifestyle. Here you will find a relaxed small town atmosphere that is ethnically diverse and rich in culture. However, the entertainment, conveniences and excitement of big city life are only moments away in Metro Detroit!

Here are some of the incredible lifestyle opportunities available to you in Essex County:

Boating

Essex County is surrounded on three sides by Lake St. Claire, The Detroit River, and Lake Erie, with many beautiful managed beaches and water activities for you to enjoy.

Beautiful Parks

You’ll love to take a stroll along the beautiful waterfront park as well as experience a wide variety of parks and recreational facilities.

Wonderful Communities

From small suburbs, to condominiums, to country estates – Essex County has a wide variety of friendly communities that you will quickly call home.

Airports

You’ll have access to an International airport just outside of Detroit, with flights to worldwide destinations. The local Windsor Airport also provides commuter flights to Canadian destinations as well as charter flights.

World Class Sporting Events

Detroit is home to four major sporting franchises – several with championship titles! As well, you’ll enjoy exciting Jr. A hockey and University level sporting events.

The Best In Theatre

Detroit has a steady line up of broadway plays like Phantom, Cats, Chicago, Lion King and more. You’ll also enjoy our local theatre companies and University Drama department productions.

Detroit and Windsor Symphonies

If you love the symphony, you can’t get much better than the top-ranked Detroit Symphonic Orchestra. As well, Windsor’s Community Orchestra puts on a great program throughout the year.

Festivals

There are so many festivals in the area that we couldn’t possibly list them here. One of the world’s largest and longest running fireworks displays happens every summer. As well, there are incredible seasonal and ethnic festivals you can enjoy on both sides of the border.

Casinos & Racetracks

If gaming is part of your lifestyle you’ll love Essex County with Casino Windsor and Windsor Raceway & Slots. Detroit also hosts several major gaming establishments where you can enjoy top notch entertainment and dining.

Fine Dining

Experience world class dining with restaurants that provide a wide variety of experiences throughout the region.

River Cruises

Escape for the day or just the evening aboard the local river cruise boats that feature site seeing, great dining, and entertainment!

Shopping

Essex County has several large malls and many unique boutiques that are sure to satisfy the most discriminating shopper. Take a quick trip to Detroit and you’ll be astonished at the variety of shopping experiences there as well!