Welcome to Downtown Essex

Downtown Essex Centre lies in the middle of Essex County and is easily accessible from Highway 3. Conveniently l approx. 20 minutes north to shallow shores of Lake St. Clair or 20 minutes south to enjoy the beauty of Lake Erie.

Attributes

Known for its safety, health and liveability

Key Details

 

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

It’s a place where you’ll be able to live the country lifestyle without missing any urban advantage

 
 

THE PEOPLE

The city is very art-friendly with numerous murals painted to depict the history of the area. Family-oriented with lots of activities for children

 
 

THE LIFESTYLE

The town of Essex is surrounded by rich agricultural land, in which farmers grows food for a large portion of the country

 
 

THE UNEXPECTED

Statistics Canada lists it as 13th out of over 300 communities in terms of safety, making it one of the most secure places to live in all of Canada

 
 

THE MARKET

An added bonus? Essex boasts one of the most affordable housing markets in the country

 
 

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE

For sports fans, Essex is also home to the Essex 73s, the most successful Junior C hockey team in Ontario.

 

LOCATED IN THE GREATER WINDSOR AREA

 
Drive Times:
Lakeshore 15 min  |  Cottam 10 min  |  Oldcastle 5 min
 
Boundaries:
Nearby Neighborhoods Oldcastle, Tecumseh, Lakeshore
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Downtown Essex:

The equilibrium of a country and urban lifestyle

Essex is a 30-minute drive from Windsor/Detroit and consists of 4 communities: Essex Centre, Harrow, Colchester and McGregor. It s a place where you'll be able to live the country lifestyle without missing any urban advantage. An added bonus? Essex boasts one of the most affordable housing markets in the country.
 
What to Expect:

Relaxed and family friendly environment

The town of Essex is surrounded by rich agricultural land, in which farmers grows food for a large portion of the country. The fertile land naturally lends itself to grape growing and wine production with the appellation of Lake Erie North Shore becoming extremely popular and important in the wine world. Essex has the most wineries than any other community in the county, and it shares the same latitude as Northern California and the French Riviera.

 
The Lifestyle:

Always something happening in the community

For lovers of water sports, there are incredible recreation opportunities right on Lake Erie. In Colchester, families can enjoy a beautiful beach and spend the day swimming while boaters can also dock at Colchester Harbour. The climate in the whole of Essex County is fantastic, as it it s the most southern point in Canada. Summers are hot and the winters are some of the mildest in the country.

Unexpected Appeal:

It s one of the most affordable places to live in the country, especially if you're looking for large lots or industrial opportunities.


Exceptional value awaits you in Essex, whether you are buying a residence, land, or commercial property. If you want a slower pace of life with all the amenities of a bigger city in Windsor, you may want to consider this part of the county. The biggest plus you can get the most bang for your buck here in Essex. 
 
 
 
The Market:

Exceptional value awaits you in Essex, whether you are buying a residence, land or commercial property.

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If you want a slower pace of life with all the amenities of a bigger city in Windsor, you may want to consider this part of the county. 
 
You'll Fall In Love With:

Rich history, which makes the town what it is today

Settlement in Essex dates back to the 1700s. Today, this small but thriving community is the perfect place to raise a family. You can take a walk back in history at John R. Park Homestead which details what life was like in 1842.


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