Which Windsor Neighbourhood is For You?

Different people are looking for different things in a Windsor neighbourhood. Someone moving with three children and two dogs will be looking for a more family friendly area than a retired couple or a single person with a cat. Sizes and styles of homes tend to be fairly consistent within a neighbourhood, so often your budget and square footage preferences will play into your decision as much as your lifestyle will. Those of you who will be coming to Windsor, Ontario shortly to look at homes, you may want to use this guide to some of Windsor's more popular neighbourhoods help you narrow down the list of neighbourhoods you will be considering.

Southwood Lakes

It seems like everyone's after the ideal suburban life these days. If you are too, you may want to check out this newest Winddor residential development. Begun in 1997, its homes are large ones belonging to the style colloquially known as McMansion. There are even some lakes and fountains to improve the neighbourhood aesthetics.

Downtown/Heart of Windsor

As the congregation point for many of Windsor's largest businesses and many of its retail stores, the downtown area is the place to be if you want to live near the action. This area is, however, fairly built up, so expect housing to be smaller (in the form of condos and apartments) and more expensive.

Sandwich

Once a separate village, Sandwich was founded by the French in the mid 1700s. Architecture here harkens back to the 1800s. Real estate in this area is relatively inexpensive and access to Windsor's many bike trails is great.

Ojibway

The Ojibway neighbourhood may be just the thing for you if you're searching for a way to live a rural lifestyle while still having access to the job opportunities of the city. Ojibway is on the outskirts of town and is still as yet underdeveloped. It is home to a nature preserve and a popular golf course.

Walkerville

This neighbourhood was once a separate town established by the founder of Canadian Club Whisky. It was absorbed into Windsor in 1935 and today it is known for its large manor homes, many of which have historical significance, the parkland surrounding its founder's home, and its connection to visual arts.

Forest Glade

Experiments in pre-planned suburban communities became popular after the end of the Second World War, though work on Forest Glade didn't begin until the 1960s. Today it is an insular community much like a small town. Most of the houses were built in the 1970s and 1980s.

Bridgeview

This neighbourhood is dominated by the University of Windsor. Its sprawling buildings and residences are the heart of this little community. You will find this area is popular with students as well as university staff and their families, so housing options range from detached houses to apartments.