Flights from Toronto to Windsor
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Barrels of fun
Fly south of Toronto without ever leaving Canada, when you fly from Toronto to Windsor.
Once known as an automotive hub, Windsor’s appeal is now more natural than industrial. Take advantage of Windsor’s natural beauty with a walk along the Detroit River. With plenty of parks, Windsor’s waterfront makes for a scenic stroll.
Beyond the riverbank, you can enjoy the outdoors on the grounds of Willistead Manor or in Jackson Park. Whether you’re going from Toronto to Windsor for business or leisure, it’s only natural to spend some time outside.
A trip from Toronto to Windsor is a great opportunity to slow down, or kick it up a notch. For fast-paced entertainment, Windsor is a win. With live shows and a casino, Caesars Windsor is your best bet for a great night. Even more, entertainment awaits at the WFCU Centre. With sports and shows taking place year-round, the WFCU Centre is where to go when you’re looking for exciting things to do in Windsor.
The Windsor Sculpture Park lets you take art in stride. Located along the waterfront, one of the best exhibits in this outdoor gallery is the view. If you want to spend some time inside, visit the Art Gallery of Windsor. Between the impressive architecture and an extensive collection, an hour can turn into an afternoon in this gallery.
From providing alcohol to the United States during prohibition to becoming one of North America’s automotive hubs, Windsor has a storied past. Now, this southern Ontario city has a mix of nature and culture that is sure to win over any Toronto traveller.
Walkerville
Where history is brewing
Visitors from Toronto can enjoy a taste of the past in historic Walkerville.
Walkerville’s history begins with Hiram Walker. Giving his name to the neighbourhood, Walker built the historic row houses in Olde Walkerville. Once home to workers in Walker’s distilleries, these 19th-century buildings now charm visitors to the city.
Famous for producing Canadian Club whisky, distilleries were the lifeblood of Walkerville. You can tour and taste your way through history at the Canadian Club Brand Centre. Learn more about Walkerville’s prohibition history and visit rooms where Al Capone and The Purple Gang did business.
While Hiram Walker is known for his whisky, the Walkerville brewery made his other favourite drink. Still producing beer in one of Walker’s original buildings, the Walkerville Brewery takes its heritage seriously. You can grab a pint, tour the building, and celebrate the legacy of Walkerville’s founder.
Drink in the scenery and enjoy Walkerville’s outdoors. Visit one of Windsor’s main rum-running routes, the Detroit River. Now home to scenic waterfront trails, including bike trails, the waterfront has given up its criminal past for a bright, green future.
Windsor’s Waterfront
On the shores of Windsor
Windsor’s waterfront offers a unique perspective from Toronto’s. As the southernmost city in Canada, Windsor looks directly north towards Detroit. Visit at night to gaze across the Detroit River at the brightly lit skyline of Windsor’s American neighbour.
Whatever your pace, you’ll find a path that suits you along Windsor’s waterfront. Enjoy the journey and take in one of the many Windsor waterfront trails. The Riverfront Bike Trail and the Ganatchio Trail are some of the most picturesque paths for both walkers and cyclists.
While the journey is beautiful, a visit to the Dieppe Gardens or Coventry Gardens may have you abandoning the rest of the walk altogether. For great art in the great outdoors, spend some time in the Windsor Sculpture Park.
Windsor’s waterfront is quite possibly the best way to get to some of the city’s biggest attractions.
You can walk to Walkerville or place your bets on the Caesars Windsor casino. Whether you want to tour Windsor’s prohibition past or look at its new Las Vegas luxury, the waterfront will lead you in the right direction.
Fly non-stop from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Windsor International Airport (YQG). Toronto to Windsor flight time is 1 hour on average. The distance from Toronto to Windsor is around 330 km / 200 mi.
Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks along the way.
Getting to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Getting to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) More info Getting to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) info collapsedPorter’s check-in desk is located on the second floor, in the departures area.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is about 3 km / 2 mi from downtown Toronto.
Transportation
All roads and rails lead to Porter. Located at the base of Bathurst Street, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is easily accessible by streetcar (the 511 streetcar via Bathurst subway station and the 509 streetcar via Union Station). You can take the subway, GO Transit, PATH or UP Express to and from Union Station and then hop on the free shuttle bus service to get you to Porter as well.
Please allow sufficient time to drop off your car rental before your departing flight.
Taxis from downtown cost about $10 CAD. Car service is about $40 CAD.
The shuttle pick-up and drop-off location downtown is by the west entrance of the Royal York Hotel on York Street.
The shuttle bus offers comfortable and complimentary service between downtown and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, approximately every 15 minutes. Times may vary due to traffic and road conditions.
Ubers are available for pick-up and drop-off at the airport.
The UP Express Train connects you between Union Station, Bloor Station, Weston Station and Pearson Airport. For ticket fares and schedules, visit upexpress.com
You can choose to take the pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport or the 90-second ferry ride that runs every 15 minutes across Toronto’s inner harbour.
Windsor International Airport (YQG) is about 10 km / 6 mi from downtown Windsor.
Transportation
Car rental services are available across from the domestic baggage claim area of Windsor International Airport (YQG).
Taxis to downtown cost about $25 CAD. Car service costs about $35 CAD.
Take the Transit Windsor 8 Walkerville bus from the stop at the Windsor International Transit Terminal. The fare is $3.00 CAD.