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Windsor-Essex Jane's Walk 2025 Schedule

All Jane’s Walk events are free to attend, but registration is required as capacity is limited.
 

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About our events:

  • Jane’s Walks are hour-long, guided walking tours.

  • Jane’s Talks are seated presentations hosted in wheelchair-accessible community spaces.

  • Jane’s Talk & Tours are guided tours of historic buildings. Accessibility varies by tour.
     

Please refer to individual event descriptions for specific accessibility notes.

Essex County Weekend:
Friday, April 25, 2025

  • Fri, Apr 25
    The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary
    Apr 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 332 Road 3 W, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5, Canada
    Talk & Tour: Soak in the history of pioneer conservationist, Jack Miner, by touring Jack's homestead, exploring the Jack Miner Museum, surveying Jack's property, and observing bird banding processes in our stadium. (FULL)
  • Fri, Apr 25
    Kingsville Military Museum
    Apr 25, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Kingsville Military Museum, 145 Division St S, Kingsville, ON N9Y 1P5, Canada
    Jane's Talk: Explore, in chronological order, the diverse architectural styles of homes and buildings in Kingsville.
  • Fri, Apr 25
    John R. Park Homestead
    Apr 25, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    John R. Park Homestead , 915 County Rd 50 E, Essex, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Join the Homestead's Curator, Kristin Ives, on a walk through some of the Homestead's most significant structures and discover their avian residents. Have a chance to see and learn about these special species up-close!
  • Fri, Apr 25
    Across from St. Paul's Anglican Church
    Apr 25, 2025, 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
    Across from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Alice St S & Brien Ave W, Essex, ON N8M 1E4, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Take a stroll down one of Essex Centre's oldest neighbourhood and learn more about conservation plans for the area. (FULL)
  • Fri, Apr 25
    Historic Essex Train Station
    Apr 25, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Historic Essex Train Station, 87 Station St, Essex, ON N8M 2L1, Canada
    Talk & Tour: Walk where the tracks were laid! Learn how and why Essex Railway Station became MCR Depot. (FULL)
  • Fri, Apr 25
    Outside of the Town of Essex Building
    Apr 25, 2025, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
    Outside of the Town of Essex Building, 33 Talbot St S, Essex, ON N8M 1A8, Canada
    Jane's Walk: A walk through Essex Centre, talking about the challenges and opportunities of affordable housing in rural and small communities.
  • Fri, Apr 25
    Cottam United Church
    Apr 25, 2025, 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
    Cottam United Church, 137 County Rd 34 W, Cottam, ON N0R 1B0, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Learn the early history of the Cottam community along the Talbot Trail. (FULL)

Essex County Weekend:
Saturday, April 26, 2025

  • Sat, Apr 26
    Caffeine and Co
    Apr 26, 2025, 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
    Caffeine and Co, 238 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1W4, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Learn what happened when the British military no longer needed Fort Malden. (FULL)
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Outside of Park House museum (Navy Yard)
    Apr 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Outside of Park House museum (Navy Yard), 214 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1W4, Canada
    Découvrez des reproductions d’œuvres d’art de la collection d’Art Windsor-Essex, installées à l’extérieur à Amherstburg. Joignez-vous à nous pour une promenade guidée afin de trouver les reproductions et en apprendre davantage sur les artistes et sur leur lien avec la terre.
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Amherstburg Ferry Company
    Apr 26, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Amherstburg Ferry Company, 340 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1X3, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Take a ferry ride to Bois Blanc Island and learn about the Rebellions of 1837, the Boblo Island Amusement Park, and the future of the island. (FULL)
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Amherstburg Branch: Essex County Library
    Apr 26, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
    Amherstburg Branch: Essex County Library, 232 Sandwich St S, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A4, Canada
    Talk & Tour: A tour of the Amherstburg Branch of the Essex County Library. Check out its history and its relevance to the community.
  • Sat, Apr 26
    The Bank Theatre
    Apr 26, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    The Bank Theatre , 10 Erie St S, Leamington, ON N8H 3A7, Canada
    Talk & Tour: Performing Arts at The Bank Theatre! Take a tour of this historic Bank of Montreal transformed into a state of the performing arts venue. Experience the stage, enjoy a tour of the theatre including green room and costume room.
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Outside of Amherstburg Library
    Apr 26, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Outside of Amherstburg Library, 232 Sandwich St S, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A4, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Step back in time and explore the rich Black history of Amherstburg on this guided walking tour.. Along the way, you will learn about the Underground Railroad, the Black residents who built a thriving community and the notable businesses and individuals who shaped Amherstburg’s history.
  • Sat, Apr 26
    St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church
    Apr 26, 2025, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
    St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St N, Leamington, ON N8H 2Z5, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Take a walk along Clark St. E. and Nelson to learn about the architecture and interesting people who lived there in the late 1800s and early 1900s. (FULL)
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Stella Maris School
    Apr 26, 2025, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
    Stella Maris School, 140 Girard St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2X3, Canada
    Jane's Walk: In the 20th Century, the citizens of Amherstburg saw several industries arrive in town. While many of these enterprises no longer exist, they live on through the lasting impact they’ve left on the community.
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Amherstburg Freedom Museum
    Apr 26, 2025, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2C7, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Explore Black settlement and activity in Amherstburg, with a focus on the lives of Freedom Seekers (those escaping enslavement and persecution in the United States) and their descendants who built their lives in our region. (FULL)
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Outside of Leamington United Church
    Apr 26, 2025, 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
    Outside of Leamington United Church, 9 John St, Leamington, ON N8H 1H1, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Join the Windsor/Essex Branch of the ACO for a stroll in Leamington as we discuss the role of heritage and cultural touchstones in sustainable streetscapes.
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Migrant Worker Community Program
    Apr 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Migrant Worker Community Program, 75 Erie St S, Leamington, ON N8H 3B2, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Join The Migrant Worker Community Program for a guided walking tour exploring the experiences of migrant workers and the resources available to them.

Essex County Weekend:
Sunday, April 27, 2025

  • Sun, Apr 27
    Old Colchester Schoolhouse
    Apr 27, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Old Colchester Schoolhouse , 195 Bagot St, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Tour of Christ Church cemetery, replica chapel and 1881 Colchester schoolhouse. Visits by Rev. Pollard and others to share the Colchester story.
  • Sun, Apr 27
    Park House Museum
    Apr 27, 2025, 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
    Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1W4, Canada
    Jane's Talk & Tour: Join us at the Park House Museum for "Kitchens and Cooking in Victorian Era Amherstburg". During this immersive and delicious experience, visitors will get the chance to learn first hand how people in the early days of Amherstburg ate. (FULL)
  • Sun, Apr 27
    Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch
    Apr 27, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch, 281 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1X1, Canada
    Talk & Tour: Join us for a tour looking at the history and community alliance of RCL Fort Malden Branch 157. The history of the branch and the purpose of our legion for veteran, veteran families and community alliance.
  • Sun, Apr 27
    John R. Park Homestead: Visitor Centre
    Apr 27, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    John R. Park Homestead: Visitor Centre, 915 County Rd 50 E, Essex, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
    Jane's Talk: This talk examines the key insights of Jane Jacobs, an activist who helped shape how we think about cities, neighbourhoods and urban planning.
  • Sun, Apr 27
    John R. Park Homestead: Visitor Centre
    Apr 27, 2025, 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
    John R. Park Homestead: Visitor Centre, 915 County Rd 50 E, Essex, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
    Jane's Talk: Diane will cover the history of Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO) and why it is even more relevant today.
  • Sun, Apr 27
    Outside of Park House museum (Navy Yard)
    Apr 27, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Outside of Park House museum (Navy Yard), 214 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1W4, Canada
    Discover new artwork reproductions from Art Windsor Essex’s collection found outside along the streets of downtown Amherstburg. Join us for a guided walk to find the reproductions, learn about the artists and about their connection to the land.
  • Sun, Apr 27
    John R. Park Homestead: Visitor Centre
    Apr 27, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    John R. Park Homestead: Visitor Centre, 915 County Rd 50 E, Essex, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
    Jane's Talk: These are the stories of people who lived and worked in Belle Vue. Discover 200 years of local history through the fascinating stories of these families.
  • Sun, Apr 27
    John R. Park Homestead: Visitor Centre
    Apr 27, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    John R. Park Homestead: Visitor Centre, 915 County Rd 50 E, Essex, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
    Jane's Talk: Join Chris Carter for a talk and learn how and why the fur trade built Michigan and Essex County.
  • Sun, Apr 27
    Outside of Beerded Dog Brewing Co.
    Apr 27, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    Outside of Beerded Dog Brewing Co., 21 King St E, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Join the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) for the first ever Jane’s Walk through Harrow’s historic downtown. This walk will celebrate the history and architectural features of some of Harrow’s oldest commercial buildings. (FULL)

Windsor-Tecumseh Weekend:
Friday, May 2, 2025

  • Fri, May 02
    CAW Student Centre Lobby (UWindsor)
    May 02, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    CAW Student Centre Lobby (UWindsor), 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor, ON N9C 2J9, Canada
    Talk & Tour: Join us at the Black Scholars Institute (University of Windsor) then over to a treasure site: The University of Windsor Leddy Library Archives and Special Collections, home of community and institutional memory where archival collections of Diasporans at Canada are being built.
  • Fri, May 02
    Kurley’s A.C
    May 02, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Kurley’s A.C , 1080 Erie St E, Windsor, ON N9A 3Z1, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Explore East Erie Street in Windsor’s Via Italia on this guided walk through its rich heritage and flavours. From legacy businesses to community spaces, discover the stories, tastes, and culture that make this historic district a vibrant part of the city today. (FULL)
  • Fri, May 02
    Thompson House
    May 02, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Thompson House, 5370 Wyandotte St E, Windsor, ON N8S 0A3, Canada
    Jane's Walk: It’s a beautiful day in Olde Riverside—come explore the incredible variety of businesses in our area! With so much to offer, you might just find your new favorite place to visit.
  • Fri, May 02
    Bruce Park - Under the Pavilion
    May 02, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Bruce Park - Under the Pavilion, 667 Church St, Windsor, ON N9A 4T5, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Take a walk with local architect, Nicolas Lamoureux and explore the complicated or complex decisions that get made to make our built environment the way that it is today. How did we get here and where can we go from here? (FULL)
  • Fri, May 02
    Windsor Sculpture Park/Askin & Riverside
    May 02, 2025, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
    Windsor Sculpture Park/Askin & Riverside, 2400 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9B 1B1, Canada
    Jane's Walk: A comfortable stroll along the Riverfront Trail in the near West Side with a brief talk about the genesis of the Sculpture Park, the Odette Gift, a viewing of specific pieces and a reading of poetry and prose written by local authors complimentary to the public art. (FULL)
  • Fri, May 02
    Alton C. Parker Park
    May 02, 2025, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
    Alton C. Parker Park, 400 Brodhead St, Windsor, ON N9A 3W3, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Led by the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, this tour will explore some of the sites important to the Black community of Windsor including commemorative public art. Portions of the McDougall Street Corridor south of Wyandotte Street will be visited.
  • Fri, May 02
    WindsorEats Food Hall
    May 02, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    WindsorEats Food Hall, 400 Erie St E Unit 3, Windsor, ON N9A 3X4, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Walk through Windsor's newest collection of murals, discovering many visually stunning ways artists have used the urban landscape as their canvas. (FULL)
  • Fri, May 02
    Great Canadian Flag: Riverside/Ouellette
    May 02, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Great Canadian Flag: Riverside/Ouellette, City Centre, Windsor, ON N9A 5K3, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Join us in a brisk walk around downtown Windsor to uncover many forgotten 2SLGBTQI+ spaces.

Windsor-Tecumseh Weekend:
Saturday, May 3, 2025

  • Sat, May 03
    Ojibway Nature Centre
    May 03, 2025, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
    Ojibway Nature Centre, 5200 Matchett Rd, Windsor, ON N9C 4E8, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Take a leisurely walk through Ojibway Park during migration season! (FULL: Limited registration.)
  • Sat, May 03
    Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre
    May 03, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre, 3277 Sandwich St. W, Windsor, ON N9C 1A9, Canada
    Jane's Walk: People of African descent have been part of the community in Old Sandwich Town from the eighteenth century to the present. Explore sites and markers related to Sandwich's fascinating Black history.
  • Sat, May 03
    asil (Gallery)
    May 03, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    asil (Gallery), 518 Chilver Rd, Windsor, ON N8Y 2J9, Canada
    Gallery Show: My Detroit is a gallery exhibit featuring textile interpretations of iconic Detroit architecture and landscapes. Stop by asil, a Walkerville based studio and gallery, on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 between 10am and 2pm. (Registration is not required for this drop in event)
  • Sat, May 03
    Duff-Bâby House
    May 03, 2025, 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
    Duff-Bâby House, 221 Mill St, Windsor, ON N9C 2R1, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Join Les Amis Duff-Bâby on the Mansion grounds before touring through Windsor's oldest neighbourhood. (FULL)
  • Sat, May 03
    Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre
    May 03, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre, 3277 Sandwich St. W, Windsor, ON N9C 1A9, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Connect to neighbourhood sights and invoke the senses to generate draft material. The purpose of this walk is to notice and note, share and connect, and, hopefully, use these impressions to activate/reinvigorate creative writing projects. (Limited registration.)
  • Sat, May 03
    Windsor Grove Cemetery (Giles St.)
    May 03, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Windsor Grove Cemetery (Giles St.), 455 Giles Blvd E, Windsor, ON N9A 4C5, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Stroll through Windsor Grove Cemetery with local family history volunteers, learn about its history and the history of Windsor, through the rich stories of many famous and infamous individuals interred there. (FULL)
  • Sat, May 03
    Art Windsor Essex
    May 03, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Art Windsor Essex , 401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 7J1, Canada
    Jane's Talk: Learn about the past, present and future of the former St. Joachim’s Church. Members of the 927 St Joachim L'Association will discuss the early stages of restoration and preservation of this important piece of Francophone history.
  • Sat, May 03
    Lanspeary Park Gazebo
    May 03, 2025, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
    Lanspeary Park Gazebo, 1250 Langlois Ave, Windsor, ON N8X 4L6, Canada
    Jane's Walk: This tour will cover Lanspeary Park, cultural community centers, historic mom-and-pop businesses, urban development and other stories significant to the street. (FULL)
  • Sat, May 03
    Art Windsor Essex
    May 03, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Art Windsor Essex , 401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 7J1, Canada
    Jane's Talk: Two of Windsor's most storied High Schools were closed this century due to a variety of socio-economic issues. David Garlick will explore the more recent history of these schools, supported by short stories from his local best selling books.
  • Sat, May 03
    Coventry Gardens Parking Lot
    May 03, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    Coventry Gardens Parking Lot, 4714 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON N8S 1C5, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Take a walk along the shores of the Detroit River, our great living river, and learn about its history, its present, and the keys to our reconciled future. All from the view of its Indigenous relations, as Lenape writer and scholar leads through decolonializing your view of our river.
  • Sat, May 03
    (New) Phog Lounge - Erie Street
    May 03, 2025, 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
    (New) Phog Lounge - Erie Street, 460 Erie St E, Windsor, ON N9A 3X4, Canada
    Jane's Walk Storytelling Event: Dive into a world where folklore meets history with the legend of the Nain Rouge. This event will be an evening of bilingual storytelling focused on on exploring the intersection of superstition and archival facts. (Registration Not Required)

Windsor-Tecumseh Weekend:
Sunday, May 4, 2025

  • Sun, May 04
    Whelpton Park (Drouillard & Whelpton)
    May 04, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Whelpton Park (Drouillard & Whelpton), Windsor, ON N8Y 1V8, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Join us for PART 2 of Ford City! This year's Jane Walk will highlight the neighborhood's history, its ties to Labour, Architecture and the Detroit River. (FULL)
  • Sun, May 04
    asil (Gallery)
    May 04, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    asil (Gallery), 518 Chilver Rd, Windsor, ON N8Y 2J9, Canada
    Gallery Show: My Detroit is a gallery exhibit featuring textile interpretations of iconic Detroit architecture and landscapes. Stop by asil, a Walkerville based studio and gallery, on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 between 10am and 2pm. (Registration is not required for this drop in event)
  • Sun, May 04
    Outside of Twisted Apron
    May 04, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Outside of Twisted Apron, 1968 Wyandotte St E, Windsor, ON N8Y 1E4, Canada
    Jane's Walk: Join Jacob Jones, from the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation, on a walking experience that will immerse you into the world of Walkerville that Albert Kahn helped to create. We will delve into Albert Kahn's craftmanship and impact in Walkerville and around the world. (FULL)
  • Sun, May 04
    Willistead Park (near the hill)
    May 04, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Willistead Park (near the hill), Windsor, ON N8Y 1K3, Canada
    Jane's Walk Drop-In Picnic: A community picnic celebrating the act of gathering in public spaces, using active modes of transit, and discovering small local grocers along the way.
  • Sun, May 04
    Tecumseh Heritage Centre
    May 04, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Tecumseh Heritage Centre, 12350 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1L9, Canada
    Jane's Talk & Tour: Before the convenience of supermarkets, small grocers and butcher shops, backyard gardens and canning seasonal preserves were relied on. Join us to appreciate methods of the past that many enjoy in the kitchens of today. (FULL)
  • Sun, May 04
    Art Windsor Essex
    May 04, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Art Windsor Essex , 401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 7J1, Canada
    Jane's Talk: This panel discussion will explore the future of Urbanism in Windsor. How can we improve Windsor with better public transit, and new approaches to street design.
  • Sun, May 04
    Art Windsor Essex
    May 04, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Art Windsor Essex , 401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 7J1, Canada
    Jane's Talk: Windsor faces ongoing challenges of advancing climate action. Using an accountability framework developed in part by the Citizens Environment Alliance, Windsor's climate action will be assessed.
  • Sun, May 04
    Maidstone Bicentennial Museum
    May 04, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, 1093 Puce Rd, Emeryville, ON N0R 1C0, Canada
    Talk & Tour: Discover the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, a wonderful community museum highlighting WWI&II, Textiles, Rum Running and War of 1812. And don't forget the Heritage Native Gardens on the property!
  • Sun, May 04
    Art Windsor Essex
    May 04, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Art Windsor Essex , 401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 7J1, Canada
    Jane’s Talk: A talk about living with a disability and blindness.
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