Amherstburg
Amherstburg, Ontario has a rich history, having been permanently established as a British military fort in 1796. During the days of the Underground Railroad, the town was often the point at which freed slaves entered Canada.
Amherstburg is home to several tourist attractions, including Fort Malden and the North American Black Historical Museum. It also boasts the Par, Hosue Museum and the charming Navy Yard Park, both of which are located in the heart of olde Amherstburg.
For the outdoors enthusiast, Holiday Beach Conservation Area is one of the best fall birding sites in North Amiercan. The 546 acre nature reserve contains over 2,000 feet of beaches, picnic areas, and a 2 km trail along the edge of Big Creek Marsh. Holiday Beach is considered North America's premiere spot to view the fall migration of raptors (birds of prey). A "Festival of Hawks" event takes place in September each year.
Amherstburg is a town which takes pride in its history and on the first weekend of every August they hold a heritage festival with several different activities planned at various locations around town. At Fort Malden, they they a military timeline event where battles are re-enacted. For the last few years, Amherstburg has also attracted attention with its annual Shores of Erie Wine Festival. Held in Septmber, this Wine Festival attracts many tourists and features food, dancing, live entertainment and wine tasting.
Amherstburg is home to over 100 public recreational marine berths and houses an active Canadian Coast Guard Station. With the Detroit River and Lake Erie forming two of Amherstburg's boundaries, water sports, boating and water based recreation play key roles in the area's leisure activities. Marshes around River Canard also provide an abundance of duck hunting and fishing opportunities. A number of golf courses also populate the Amherstburg area, providing yet another leisure opportunity.
Its close proximity to Windsor and Detroit, its natural setting, and its affordable land value and services have made Amherstburg an attractive and affordable place to live.
Commercially the town has attracted Wal-Mart and two major grocery stores. With a strong residential population base, the retail and service industry continues to expand.
Amherstburg is a great place to do business. Its caring people, its motivation, its physical environment and its history make it a place to consider.
