Treat Yourself
Shopping Lovers
Santa knows that the Kingsville BIA district is the place to shop. Winning Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island’s Best Shopping District 3 years in a row, Main Street in Kingsville is where you can check off everyone on your list. Some unique new stops include:
Shall We Knit and Bendig Company combine a knitters paradise with the funkiest little gift shop.
Olive Branch on Main has the gourmet on your list covered.
Fueling up for your shopping adventure can be done at an incredible selection of restaurants including The Goose Kitchen & Bar. Rest your weary bones overnight at The Grove Hotel and wake up to Joe Hot + Cold for coffee and a light breakfast.
Pamper Yourself Here or at Home
Get ready to hibernate with a day of self-care at the Estate of Health. This boutique spa offers everything you need to exhale. Schedule treatments, take a yoga class, relax in the sauna, sip exclusively blended tea in the quiet space and totally tune out in the quiet room.
Or find your own self-care supplies to bring home and browse our shops that provide you with the tools to take care of yourself. Wellness items at Synergy Wellness, that perfect element to beautify your home at WM Designs and the perfect cozy pajamas at My Cousin's Closet.
Taste the Flavour
Comfort Foodie
Well known for our amazing restaurants, the Kingsville restaurant scene has so many options offering comfort food weekend full of breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Arrive in Kingsville in time for lunch and start your winter foodie adventure with at Vernon's Tap and Grill, including their signature Johnny bread as a starter or side. Enjoy a tour of the town and the Fantasy of Lights display in Lakeside Park where you'll be in close proximity for a classic comfort meal at The Beach House Grill.
Start your day off with a classic breakfast at The Chuck Wagon before heading out for your day's activities. Stop for a warm bowl of homemade soup for lunch at Green Heart Kitchen. Fueled up, enjoy the rest of your day before dinner at The Main Grill & Ale House. Wrap up your stay the next morning with goodies from Miller's Bakery.
Epicurious Appetite
Whether for a weekend getaway or to celebrate a special occasion, Kingsville's restaurant scene is a star attraction. Start off with dinner in style at O'Sarracino Trattoria. Stay awhile at The Distinctive Inns of Kingsville in the heart of Kingsville's downtown.
Spend your day wine tasting at Pelee Island Winery, Canada's largest privately-owned estate winery; Mastronardi Estate Winery, Aleksander Estate Winery and Black Bear Farms Winery. Craft Beer your thing? Check out one of our local brewhouses at The Banded Goose Brewery (BGB to the locals), The Grove Brewing Company, Kingsville Brewery's Taphouse 127. The breweries also offer a great place to lunch.
Add another fabulous dinner to the menu at Elite Steakhouse with a brunch to remember at Eclectic Love.
Be Inspired
Arts & History
Winter is the perfect time to stay warm and engaged inside. Spend some time at the Carnegie Arts & Visitors Centre and check out the latest exhibition from the local artists of ASK - Arts Society Kingsville. Stay true to the historical feeling with lunch at Mettawas Station Restaurant Italian Mediterranean which is homed in the old Kingsville train station. Just down the road you will find the Kingsville Military Museum. The museum was established to promote interest, education and research in the Military and Civic History of the Kingsville-Essex County area.
Cottam Winter Chill
If you find yourself in Cottam in January, make sure to check out the Kingsville Music Society's 'Cottam Winter Chill' events held at Cottam United Church. Visit the hamlet of Cottam for a cozy day away. Start with a bite to eat at Grounded Cafe before the show. Enjoy the music from 1 - 3pm, then follow up the day with a trip to Forgotten Treasures & Fabulous Finds, a warm beverage and treat from Auntie Aldoo's and a pizza from OG Pizza Cottam for Saturday dinner.
Get Outside
Family Fun at Fantasy of Lights
Stop by Colasanti’s Tropical Garden’s for an afternoon round of indoor mini golf and to meet the animals at the Petting Farm. Make sure to grab a bag of their donuts to go!
Head into town for family dinner at the Beach House Grill Restaurant. With full bellies, it’s time to head to Lakeside Park for Fantasy of Lights fun.
Enter the park under a canopy of lights and follow the path to see all the light displays throughout the park. Work your way to the pavilion for hot chocolate to warm up and then enjoy a train ride around the Lakeside Park on the Kingsville Express.
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