Welcome to Amherstburg
A great place to go
Amherstburg
The town of Amherstburg is a wonderful place to live. It is the safest town in Canada. Amherstburg has a population of 21,556 people. Since 2006 the mayor of Amherstburg is Wayne Hurst. Amherstbrug has many beautiful tourist attractions and is a great place to raise a family.
King's Navy Yard Park
The Navy Yard Park is located along the Detroit River. Tourists can learn a lot about the history of the town and the War of 1812 by walking through this park. The park is not just to learn when you walk through, you also can see some beautiful plants. There are also plaques and canons to remember the war.
Amherstburg Recreation Complex
In January 2011, a new recreation complex opened in Amherstburg. The complex includes two ice pads, indoor soccer and walking track, outdoor soccer and football fields and the miracle league baseball field. The miracle league allows disabled youth to play baseball. There are many activities held at this complex including house league and travel soccer and hockey, as well as hockey training camps, hosted by Meagan Agosta.
Toddy Jones Park
Just down the road from the Navy Yard Park, this park is more for families. There is a splash pad and playground equipment for children of all ages. From November to January, there are lights and a Ginger Bread House. This is a great place for families to meet, play and picnic.
Take Stroll Downtown Amherstburg
Dalhousie Street in downtown Amherstburg, is a good stop for tourists. Some good stops on Dalhousie Street include The Park House, where visitors can make some old fashion crafts or maple syrup treats. There are some great restaurants including The Dalhousie Bistro, The Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour and Ricardo's Italian Restaurant. Down the road there is the Canadian Legion, Duffy's Tavern and Lord Amherst. There are plenty of restaurants for just adults or families.
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