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John R Park Homestead

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A visit to the John R. Park Homestead is a time travel to the 1850s! Explore the wonderfully restored home, experience the old sawmill and blacksmith, stroll the lakeside walk and gardens and pop into the gift shop. Photos: https://www.facebook.com/JohnRParkHomestead/

North 42 Degrees Estate Winery & Bistro 42

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This is a beautiful winery and bistro that definitely needs to be on your places to visit when you head to Essex! 3rd generation farmers from Polish heritage run this wine yard. Martin, who is very active in farm operations, was exposed to grapes at a young age. He had a career as a medical […]

Daycare Soap & Bath

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You have to stop by this store during your visit to Essex! They specialize in high-quality pet food and treats. They have everything you need for your pet. Their gift section includes soap and bath products with high-quality natural and organic ingredients. If you need to buy some pet food, this store purchases them from […]

Sadler’s Pond Nature Park

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Sadler’s Pond Nature Park is a nice large park. It has a one-kilometre walking path, two ponds, a dock, picnic tables, and a pavilion. The trail is great for bird-watching, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. Photo: Google Maps, Andy Wilson

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Bridlewood Optimist Park

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Are you looking for a beautiful and quiet place in Essex, Ontario? Look no further! The Bridlewood Optimist Park is the perfect place to go for a quiet walk to enjoy time with family and friends. The park is a 3.2-acre property that is fully fenced. It has a hill that makes it perfect for […]

Vang’s Thai Sushi

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Hungry and looking for some authentic Asian food in Essex, Ontario? Vang’s Thai Sushi is the place for you! The restaurant has been a family opened and operated restaurant since 2005. Their menu offers foods from all across Asia. For example, they offer pork spring rolls, egg rolls, vermicelli, wonton soup, pho soup, chicken balls, […]

Gyros & More

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Gyros & More is a well-known Greek restaurant in Essex. They currently have eight locations, but the first one to open was in Essex and was opened by Costa Apatsidies. The main menu item is their Gyros which come in several different kinds such as original, chicken, Greek, Caesar, and Gyro delight. They also offer […]

Essex Centre Sports Complex

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If you are in Essex and are looking for a fun activity, then you need to make sure to visit the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The complex offers visitors several activities that are fun for all age groups. Such activities include an ice pad that is an NHL-sized rink. They also have a practice pad […]

Oxley Beach Golf Course

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Visit this welcoming and beautiful golf course. This is an 18-hole golf course designed in 1963. It is located along Lake Erie’s Northshore Wine Route. This golf course is 2380 yards big with 16 sand traps, a small natural pond, and shorter tee boxes that are an option on four holes. There are large beautiful […]

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