Western Ontario Map
Regional map covering London, Windsor, and the southwest.
About Windsor
Windsor is the international gateway between Ontario and the United States and a long-standing centre of automotive manufacturing. The city is connected to Detroit by the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The University of Windsor and St. Clair College are based here.
Geography & Major Routes
Windsor sits on flat, fertile land at the confluence of Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, and Lake Erie. Highway 401 ends at Windsor and connects to the bridges and tunnel. Pelee Island and Point Pelee, Canada's southernmost mainland point, are nearby.
Windsor Districts & Communities
Notable areas include Walkerville, with its early-20th-century streetscapes; Sandwich Town, one of Ontario's oldest European settlements; Olde Walkerville and the riverfront; Riverside; South Windsor; and the area around the University and Wyandotte Street.
Region
Windsor is part of Southwestern Ontario, with a population of approximately 230,000. For broader context, see the Western Ontario regional map and the Ontario map with cities.
Windsor at a glance
| Region | Western Ontario |
| Census division | Essex (county) |
| Population (2021 census) | 229,660 |
| Coordinates | 42.3149° N, 83.0364° W |
How Windsor is laid out
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada, sitting on the south bank of the Detroit River directly across from Detroit, Michigan. Because the river runs roughly east–west here, Detroit is actually to the north of Windsor — one of the details that surprises people reading the map for the first time. Riverside Drive follows the waterfront and gives the city its long, linear shape along the river.
Highways and getting around
Highway 401 begins in Windsor and runs east across the province to the Quebec border, making the city one end of Ontario's most important road corridor. Two international crossings serve the city: the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel, with the Gordie Howe International Bridge added downriver. Highway 3 runs southeast through Essex County toward Leamington.
Nearest cities and towns
Straight-line distances from Windsor to other communities covered on this site. Road distances will be longer.
| Community | Distance |
|---|---|
| Leamington | 46 km |
| Chatham-Kent | 70 km |
| Sarnia | 90 km |
| St. Thomas | 161 km |
| London | 164 km |
| Stratford | 205 km |
What this map shows
The printable map on this page is drawn from Statistics Canada 2021 census boundary files and Natural Earth water and road data. It shows the municipal boundaries around Windsor, neighbouring communities, major highways, and lakes and rivers, with a scale bar for distance. The interactive map above it can be zoomed and panned; the PDF version is sized for letter paper.
Windsor map FAQ
Is Windsor the southernmost city in Canada?
Yes. Windsor is the southernmost city in the country; nearby Leamington and Point Pelee reach even further south, putting this corner of Ontario at roughly the same latitude as northern California.
How do you cross from Windsor to Detroit?
By the Ambassador Bridge or the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel, both of which lead directly into downtown Detroit. A valid passport or equivalent travel document is required.
Why is Detroit north of Windsor?
The Detroit River runs east to west at this point, so the American shore lies to the north. Windsor is one of the few places where you look north to see the United States.