Ten Reasons to Call Windsor, Ontario Your Home
If you're thinking about relocating, you're probably considering a variety of cities in Canada and the United States. Whether Windsor, Ontario is currently on your list or not, we highly recommend it as a great place to settle no matter what your situation in life is. As real estate experts, we know what we're talking about, but of course you shouldn't take us at our word. That's why we've compiled this list of ten reasons why it's a good idea to live in Windsor, which you can verify yourself.
1. Convenient access to the United States
Windsor and neighboring Detroit, Michigan are linked by two tunnels, a ferry, and the Ambassador Bridge, which is the busiest border crossing in North America. On the other side of the bridge are shopping and entertainment opportunities.
2. Favorable real estate prices
The average price for 2010 for a home in Windsor, Ontario is just over $154,000. Compare that to the national average of $335,000, the Ontario average of $347,000, or the average price for Toronto, which is nearly $428,000!
3. Flowers, parks, and greenery
Windsor is also known as the "City of Roses" for good reason. There are 180 parks filled with blooming trees and gardens and more than 40km of paths for you to explore.
4. High mean annual temperature
Windsor is, on average, one of the warmest cities in the country with a mean annual temperature of 9.5 degrees Celsius.
5. Two expanding job sectors
Tourism is on the rise in Windsor, creating opportunities in casinos, shops, hotels, and restaurants. The city's post secondary institutes are also expanding, creating jobs for educators and administrators.
6. Great place to get an education
At the secondary level, students can choose from Catholic, secular, or International Baccalaureate streams. The city is also home to Windsor University and St. Claire College, which have programs in everything from art to law.
7. Fascinating history
Did you know that the first Europeans to settle in Windsor were French? Or that it received slaves from the Underground Railroad? Or that it was part of the Upper Canada Rebellion? These are just some of the historical topics to explore at local museums.
8. Top quality health care
Two fully equipped hospitals - Hotel Dieu Grace and Windsor Regional - provide free medical service to Canadians, and also have arrangements with hospitals in Detroit for more specialized care (such as pediatric neurosurgery) if needed.
9. Quaint old houses
Especially in the historic neighborhoods of Sandwich, Walkerville, and Ford City, you'll find plenty of interesting architecture, some of it dating all the way back to the 1800s.
10. Opportunities to cheer on the team
Regardless of which sport is your favorite, you'll find a team worth cheering for in Windsor. We have college and professional minor league teams in hockey, lacrosse, basketball, soccer, golf, rugby, football, and even curling to name a few.
