Peche Island, a 100-acre island was purchased by Hiram Walker in 1883. Walker used the island for a summer place, and his buildings included a stable, large home, greenhouse, and icehouse. The property was sold in 1907. The City of Windsor acquired the land from the Province of Ontario in 1999. It is now a naturalized park with walking trails and can be accessed by boat.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Essex CountyNearby towns and cities: Windsor
PECHE ISLAND characteristics
Length: not knownDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Accessibility not known.
Fees: None reported
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: None reported
Contact:
parkrec@citywindsor.ca
Parks and Recreation 2450 McDougall Street Windsor, Ontario Canada N8X 3N6 Telephone: (519) 253-2300
Find it: Detroit River - accessible only by boat from Windsor, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 42.3454510
Longitude: -82.9277980