Fri, May 01
|Meet in front of St. John’s Church
From Tombstones to Trading Post
Join Les Amis Duff-Bâby for a tour through Windsor's oldest neighbourhood.
Time & Location
May 01, 2026, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Meet in front of St. John’s Church, 3305 Sandwich St., Windsor, ON N9C 1B2, Canada
About the event
From Tombstones to Trading Post
Friday, May 1st from 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Host name(s): Dave Garlick and Don Wilson (Les Amis Duff-Bâby)
Contact hosts: lesamisduffbaby@yahoo.ca
Your tour starts in front of St. John’s Church. Guides will walk participants through the cemetery pointing out tombstones of interest from the 18th to 20th centuries. We’ll then stroll to the crossroads of Sandwich and Brock Streets, featuring the religious and administrative core of this early British settlement. Along Sandwich Street, we'll pass many historic commercial, administrative and residential gems on the way to the Duff-Baby Mansion, which served as an early fur trading post.
Built by Alexander Duff in 1798 as his home and mercantile establishment, this house remained in private hands until the 1980’s. It is owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust and has recently undergone major restoration work. The City of Windsor leases the first floor to allow for regular public access.
About the host:
Les Amis Duff-Bâby is a community based volunteer group which supports and promotes the Duff-Baby Mansion.
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Meet in front of St. John’s Church
3305 Sandwich St., Windsor
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Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 1 km.
Note: this walk does not loop back to the beginning.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways, minimal hills
Is there a bathroom nearby?
No bathroom available
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
Are dogs welcome?
No dogs, please