Jane's Walks 2024

Mennonites have made their home in Essex County for 100 years. Learn more about their dramatic journey to Canada.

Step into the past on our guided walking tour of Seacliff Park in Leamington, tracing the land's history from its formation as a municipal park to the devastating tornado impact and its resilient evolution into the vibrant recreational hub it is today.

Stroll though the 1830's and learn about the mining and manufacturing town of Olinda.

Division Street South, from the "Four Corners" to Lake Erie, chronicles the history of Kingsville. This tour of the northern section focuses on the development of the town as a commercial centre, and includes the residences of early professionals, business owners and town leaders.

Division Street South, from the "Four Corners" to Lake Erie, chronicles the history of Kingsville. This tour of the southern section focuses on the town's relationship with the lake, and its development as a vacation destination featuring early summer homes and Lakeside Park.

Look for signs of spring and learn more about the wild variety of parenting strategies used by the animals, and plants, of Fox Creek.

Step back in time to the heart of the historic Iler Settlement for a walk and guided tour of the Iller Cemetery.

Tour of Christ Church cemetery, chapel, and 1881 Colchester schoolhouse. Visits by Rev. Pollard and others to share the Colchester story.

Take a trip back in time to 19th Century Amherstburg, as revealed through its heritage properties and historic structures.

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.

Join us for a stroll down Dalhousie Street in Amherstburg starting near the Bob-Lo ferry dock (340 Dalhousie Street) where we will discuss structures and spaces that benefited from their close proximity to the water.

Explore the remains of the Old Burial Grounds in Amherstburg. Stories of the history and the two churches that were built by the grounds.

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.

Drop in to the Maidstone Museum, tour the historic building and the Heritage Native Gardens.

Learn about the history of breweries, canning factory, and road houses near the Tecumseh train station.

Join us for a walking tour of the historic Via Italia-Erie Street corridor, where we will be highlighting the Italian cultural roots of the area. A special focus will be on legacy businesses that have been owned and operated for generations by Italian families since settling in the area.

This tour will cover: architecture and heritage buildings, the families behind the street names, the special historical relationship the neighborhood has with the Detroit River and even some prohibition stories.

Stroll through the historic Walkerville business district, where a dynamic mix of Windsor's largest collection of heritage designated properties supports a perfect blend of residential and small business life.

Join Les Amis Duff-Bâby on the Mansion grounds before touring through Windsor's oldest neighbourhood.

Join this walk as we engage with the Indigenous history of Waawiiyaatanong. From stories of the distant mythic past to flashpoints of nations meeting to the ever-present Indigenous presence here, this is a walk that follows decolonization one stride at a time.

A self-guided walk through St. John’s Cemetery in old Sandwich to meet some of the Canadian veterans buried there.

Led by the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, this walking tour (approximately 2 km) will take you to sites and markers relevant to Black history in the historic Sandwich town centre. This tour is part of the Across the River to Freedom documentary project developed with the support of the Gordie Howe Bridge Authority Community Benefits Plan.

Assumption Church, opened in 1845, houses the oldest Catholic Parish in Canada west of Montreal. Join us to see the progress of the church restoration, and to discuss discoveries that have been made about the history of the artwork in the church.

A talk about the future plans, rumours and speculation on the next steps of the Ambassador Bridge

We're gonna take a walk down through Electric Avenue! Walk through Windsor's newest collection of murals in the western edge of Via Italia (Erie St. E.) to see the many visually stunning ways artists, both local and internationally renowned, have used the urban landscape as their canvas.

This walk will show people how zoning by-laws define and shape our cities and neighbourhoods. It will explain the basics of zoning by-laws and their associated regulations, what is and is not allowed by-right in these zones, and it will question whether our current zoning by-laws are good or bad for the city.

Tour Oakwood Bush, the interesting natural wonders of the area and some of the interesting historical details.

Learn about the various tree species found in Spring Garden and how to identify them by their characteristics. Participants will also learn about ecosystems found within Spring Garden, restoration work being undertaken and the proposed Ojibway National Urban Park.

A self-directed bicycle route leading you on a scavenger hunt through small, local, food merchants. You can discover and collect your provisions along the way then share your experience and delicious finds at a community picnic at the end of the route.

Join us for a tour of Ford City that will explore the neighborhood's history, and its ties to the Labour Movement. We’ll explore existing buildings, the historic architecture that once was, and how the built form of the street helped to anchor a community that drove the automotive industry!

Led by the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, take a journey back in time to appreciate the sights, sounds, and significance of Windsor's historic Emancipation Celebrations, held for decades in Jackson Park and widely regarded as "The Greatest Freedom Show on Earth."

Use your nose to discover the history, culture, and environment of Downtown through scent.