Explore and so much more at Vision 2023 Conference

While at Vision 2023, CPS-ECP’s National Conference and Annual General Meeting set for October 17 to 22 in Windsor, Ontario, we invite your participation in our organized tours and to check out our riverfront neighbourhood.

June 21, 2023

While at Vision 2023, CPS-ECP’s National Conference and Annual General Meeting set for October 17 to 22 in Windsor, Ontario, we invite your participation in our organized tours and to check out our riverfront neighbourhood.

Windsor-Essex is Canada’s most southerly destination. Located on the 42nd parallel north – think Barcelona, Rome and Northern California – the region is often referred to as Canada’s sun parlour or banana belt. Fun fact: Although the United States is south of Canada, Detroit is north of Windsor.

Caesars Windsor will be your home-away-from-home for Vision 2023. This 750-room luxury hotel and casino is located on the Detroit River, overlooking the Detroit skyline. Caesars Windsor features a hotel, conference facilities, gaming, four bars and lounges, six restaurants and the Colosseum, a 5,000-seat concert venue welcoming top names from the entertainment world.

Vision 2023 Tours

A Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) icebreaker – either CCGS Samuel Risley or CCGS Griffon – will be docked within a block of Caesars Windsor as part of Vision 2023. The ship can be boarded by conference registrants for tours. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

On Thursday, October 19, join us for a tour of Amherstburg ($50 cost), one of the loveliest and most historically significant towns in Ontario. We will leave at 10 a.m. and arrive in Amherstburg by 11 a.m. The town is known for its roles in the War of 1812 and the Underground Railroad.

From historic Fort Malden and King’s Navy Yard Park along the Detroit River, in view of Lake Erie, Amherstburg is a wonderful blend of historic architecture and pubs, coffee shops, restaurants and unique shops. You will have time for shopping and lunch before returning to Windsor at 4:30 p.m.

On Saturday, October 21, visit the Windsor Yacht Club and J.P. Wiser’s Distillery (cost $40). This trip departs Caesars Windsor at 1:15 p.m. and heads to the Windsor Yacht Club, where the first CPS-ECP course was taught. You’ll learn about the history of the club, and experience its lovely setting and views while you enjoy a libation. The Wiser’s tour will provide a historic walk-through of Hiram Walker & Sons, including several tastings of their famous whiskies, before returning to Caesars at 5 p.m. Please wear closed-toe shoes.

Your Riverfront Neighbourhood

If you enjoy walking, running or cycling along the waterfront, there are five kilometres of uninterrupted waterfront parks at your doorstep to explore, complete with beautiful gardens, monuments and playgrounds.

Toward the Ambassador Bridge, be sure to wander among the 35 large-scale contemporary sculptures sculpted by world-renowned artists at the Windsor Sculpture Park.

Also within walking distance is the Maison François Baby House at 254 Pitt Street West. This National Historic Site of Canada was a French-Canadian ribbon farm with ties to the War of 1812 when, at times, it was used as a headquarters by both the American and British forces.

Art Windsor-Essex offers two floors of constantly changing exhibitions of historical Canadian and contemporary art. The Chimczuk Museum, located at 401 Riverside Drive along with Art-Windsor-Essex, is a premier museum destination that houses permanent exhibits on the history of the Windsor area, the Original People’s Culture and Legacy, and the development of The City of Windsor.

On a hot, or even a cool day, have some fun splashing in water at Adventure Bay Family Water Park, 401 Pitt Street West. The water park offers more than 35,000 square feet of wild water adventures for guests of all ages. Your downtown Windsor riverfront neighbourhood also includes a selection of restaurants, coffee shops, stores and pubs. Windsor-Essex has an excellent reputation for its wineries and craft breweries, including Craft Heads Brewing Company at 89 University Avenue West.
Conference Registration and Hotel Reservations

For further information, conference registration and tickets, visit www.vision2023windsorcps-ecp.ca

Hotel reservations at Caesars Windsor are available at the discounted rate of $175 (Sunday through Thursday) and $195 (Friday and Saturday) + HST and local taxes per night if booked before September 19, 2023 (subject to availability – book early). Reservations can be made by phone at 1-800- 991-8888. Quote Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons group code ACP1016. Online reservations can be made HERE.

Photo credits to Jim Atkinson, CPS-ECP; Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island; and the Canadian Coast Guard.