Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026

Christ Church at 317 Ramsay is the oldest continuously used church in Amherstburg. It's also one of the most fascinating places in town with its 1812 history, with a graveyard and beautiful stained glass windows. It's led by the very energetic Reverend Lisa Poultney, the Rector in Amherstburg and also at Christ Church, 25 km away in Colchester.

Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026

It’s definitely not an ice cream shop! As per the French dictionary à la Mode means “in fashion .. stylish,” and for 26 years Natalia and her team have offered the very latest in women’s fashions at her shop on Richmond Street.

Posted Sunday, February 8, 2026

The Windsor Essex Bike Community built beginner to advanced trails with tabletop jumps, doubles, and wooden features - and they're already planning a skills park for phase four.

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026

In 1875, a massive fire burned down 14 businesses on Murray Street. As a result, the new replacement structures on the block, west of Ramsay, were constructed in fire-resistant brick. Today, that small block is rich in heritage buildings made of Amherstburg's typical red brick, waiting to be beautifully restored.

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026

An estimated 30,000 to 40,000 Freedom Seekers and fugitive slaves reached Canada via the Underground Railroad before the American Civil War. Travelling hundreds of miles, they took extreme risks to seek their freedom from American slavery. A secret network of abolitionists, free Blacks, and First Nations created an important part of the Underground Railroad around Amherstburg, Windsor, and Chatham. For some, their place of refuge was the Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026

What Amherstburg building is this? A clue...It's located at the eastern entrance of Art Alley. Still not sure? Another clue...This shop easily makes the best sourdough bread! Of course - it's Anna and Simon's bakery The Panetteria at 248 Ramsay in beautiful downtown Amherstburg.

Posted Monday, November 17, 2025

A red-and-white tide swept through downtown Amherstburg on Saturday as hundreds of Santas dashed and strolled along a five-kilometre route for the town's annual Super Santa Walk/Run/Wheel.

Posted Thursday, November 6, 2025

As the holiday season nears, this historic Ontario town will transform into a glowing winter wonderland.

Posted Thursday, October 16, 2025

Amherstburg has been named a finalist in the national SiriusXM Music Town search, rising to the top 8 from more than 470 communities across Canada.

Posted Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Webber and I recently took a much-needed escape from the daily grind and went to our home away from home – Amherstburg (we used to live there and it was so nice to be back… this time as tourists!)