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Announcing the Winners of the 6th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has announced the winners of the 6th Annual Best of
Windsor Essex Awards.
“Originally, we struggled with the timing and practicality of offering the Best of Windsor Essex Awards as an
Gordon Orr, CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex
opportunity for locals to engage and support their local businesses. We decided to move forward as we soon
realized this year it was more important than ever to feature local – and inspire locals to think about their
favourite places to go and things to do. Our Windsor and Essex
County residents responded favourably – as we saw an almost 60% increase in people nominating businesses –
and over 13.7 thousand people voted for their favourites this year.”
Voting for the awards happened between February 18th and March 7th, 2021 to allow the public let us know their favourite places to go and things to do. This year saw 13,742 votes – an increase of 9% over last year’s voting results, which was a record high in 2020.
The goal of the Best of Windsor Essex Awards is to help create an authentic list of where locals love to go and visit that can be utilized by visitors, when travel is encouraged in the province.
“Now in its sixth year and with record breaking support by locals, you can see how passionate our residents are of their locals businesses and attractions. During a year where supporting our local business was paramount to the success of our industry, you can see by that support that our residents agree” said Orr. “Our goal from the Best of Windsor Essex Awards is to showcase iconic experiences, hidden gems, and everything in between. We want residents and visitors to be able to use this list as a great way to plan a Staycation in Windsor Essex this year.”
Winners were announced during a broadcast media event on Facebook and YouTube. Each winner will receive a commemorative plaque, a letter of congratulations and bragging rights, included in our 2021/2022 Official Visitor Guide, and branding at bestofwindsoressex.ca.
6TH ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS
- Art Gallery of Windsor – Best Art Gallery or Art Space or Artist
- Downtown Windsor – Farmers Market
- Best Farmers Market or Shop – Downtown Windsor
- Farmers Market – Best In-Person Event
- Armando’s – Best Pizza Pie
- Timeless Treasures – Best Vintage or Thrift Store
- Amherstburg River Lights – Best Adapted Event
- Michael Difazio Reclaim Artistry – Best Local Artisan or Maker
- Anchor Coffee House – Best Coffee House or Coffee Roaster
- Urban Surf Co. – Best On The Water Activity
- Jack’s Gastropub – Best Patio
- Wolfhead Distillery – Best Art of a Cocktail
- Belle River Pier – Best Fishing Hot-Spot
- Sweet Revenge Bake Shop – Best Sweets
- oTENTiks at Point Pelee – National Park
- Best Campground or Cottage – John R. Park Homestead
- Best Attraction – Historical – Devonshire Mall
- Best Mall – The Twisted Apron
- Best Breakfast – Point Pelee National Park
- Best Trail – Fort Malden National
- Historic Site – Best Museum or Heritage Space
- Oxley Estate Winery – Best Winery Experience
- WindsorEats – Best Tour Experience
- Spago – Best Pasta House
- Cindy’s ‘Live with Tish’ – Best Virtual Event
- Point Pelee National Park – Best Birding Hot-Spot
- Healthy Mama – Best Vegan or Vegetarian Bites
- Rock Bottom Bar & Grill – Best Pub or Wings
- Iron Kettle Bed & Breakfast – Best Bed & Breakfast
- Colasanti’s Tropical Garden – Best Attraction – Family Friendly
- Urban Art Market – Best Locally Made Store
- King’s Navy Yard Park – Best Park or Garden
- Windsor Symphony Orchestra – Best Virtual Performance Group or Show
- Birdie’s Perch – Best Perch
- Walkerville Brewery – Best Brewery Experience
- Kingsville Golf & Country Club – Best Golf Course
- Iron Kettle Bed & Breakfast – Best Take Out or Catering
- Caesars Windsor – Best Hotel/Motel
- Windsor Waterfront – Best Photo Op
- Point Pelee National Park Tip – Best Attraction – Outdoor
- Kingsville – Best Shopping District
- Jack’s Gastropub – Best Burger Joint
- Cindy’s Home & Garden – Best Boutique Shop
