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Inside Background
History 
Windsor is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement west of Quebec in...
Last edited: June 30, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The local Convention & Visitors Bureau for Windsor and Essex County can be...
Last edited: June 07, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada, at a latitude similar to parts of...
Last edited: June 30, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Getting to Windsor is easy.  You can fly into Detroit Metropolitan Airport or...
Last edited: June 07, 2007
Getting Around 
Considering that Windsor’s nickname is the ‘Automotive Capital of Canada’ and...
Last edited: June 30, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Windsor is located right across the river from Detroit, making day trips easy...
Last edited: November 25, 2006
Events & Festivals 
Windsor and its surrounding communities are full of museums that put on special...
Last edited: June 17, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Though not exactly tourist destinations, the University of Windsor and St...
Last edited: November 21, 2007
Nightlife 
The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19, so many teens from across the border...
Last edited: July 01, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Windsor is a good place to both play and watch sports. The city is home to...
Last edited: June 30, 2006
International Fringe Festival 
July 18 to 27, 2008 What is a Fringe Festival? It is a performing arts festival...
Last edited: June 17, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
India Palace Sweet Restaurant 
India Palace is unique restaurant serving Authentic North Indian food to the...
Last edited: July 15, 2008
Koolini Italian Eatery 
Located in central Windsor, Koolini's Italian Eatery provides an excellent...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border is usually quick and painless, but these days many...
Last edited: September 03, 2008
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: September 10, 2008
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Enter from USA by Land/Sea: No Passport 
Currently (October 9, 2007), if you are traveling to Canada from the United...
Last edited: December 02, 2007
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: August 01, 2008
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Rental Cars 
The following car rental companies have locations at most major airports: Alamo...
Last edited: April 28, 2008
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% (lowered from 7% to 6% on...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
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