Sun, May 03
|Whelpton Park
Labour, Architecture and Urbanism (Part 3)
Join us for Part 3 of Ford City! This year’s walk will continue to explore the neighbourhood, its ties to Labour, and how the built environment/form impacts our community culture!
Time & Location
May 03, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Whelpton Park, Windsor, ON N8Y 1V8, Canada
About the event
Labour, Architecture and Urbanism (Part 3)
Time and Date: Sunday, May 3rd from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Host: Ken Acton
Organizational affiliation: WDLC-Windsor & District Labour Council, WRSA - Windsor Region Society of Architects, MiCNU - Michigan Chapter, Congress for the New Urbanism
Ford City (Part 3) will explore the impact of the industrial revolution on our land settlement patterns, and how the auto industry helped to solidify a community. Learn about the immigrants that defined East Windsor and how their businesses and contributions are still having an impact today!
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Whelpton Park
Corner of Drouillard Road and Whelpton Street, Windsor
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PWn4LrrXHVGxKidz7
Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 2 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways
Path contains a hill
Is there a bathroom nearby?
No bathroom available
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
Are dogs welcome?
Dog friendly: participants can bring leashed dogs