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ITINERARY
5h 27m269 miles23 stops
1
The Sugar House
2
The Anchor Bar
3
Willistead Manor
4
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
5
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
6
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
7
Two Creeks Conservation Area
8
Chatham Capitol Theatre
The Chatham Capitol Theatre is a 1208-seat performing arts centre in the heart of downtown Chatham that presents over 100 performances and 75 films annually.
9
Ipperwash Beach
10
Sunset Arts Gallery
11
Komoka Provincial Park
12
Gibbons Park
13
Laurel Creek Conservation Area
14
Huron Natural Area
15
Doon Heritage Village
Doon Heritage Village is a 60 acre living history village, exploring life in rural Waterloo Region in the year 1914. The village is open daily throughout the summer season; and open weekdays only during the months of September, October and November. The village is open on selected weekends in December - check the museum's website for specific dates and times. The Waterloo Region Museum is the entrance to Doon Heritage Village. One admission price includes entry to the village and museum exhibit galleries. The village comes to life with knowledgeable interpreters dressed in authentic 1914 clothing and features historic buildings, farm animals and fun activities the whole family will enjoy. Learn what was happening locally, provincially, nationally and internationally in the year 1914, the time period Doon Heritage Village is set in, by watching the museum's Orientation Video, available on-line and in the Waterloo Region Museum's Christie® Theatre.
16
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
The spectacular Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge (formerly Dunfield Theatre Cambridge) is located at 46 Grand Avenue South in Cambridge. Situated in a historic downtown setting along the Grand River, this stunning 500-seat theatre facility is conveniently positioned near great shopping, exquisite dining, beautiful architecture, luxurious accommodation and a wide range of fascinating attractions.Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge is a state-of-the art facility with world class acoustics and excellent sightlines that provide unparalleled intimacy between the audience and the stage.
17
Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion
18
The Riverwood Conservancy
19
Kew Vineyards Estate Winery
20
Port Credit
Mississauga Ontario's entertainment hub for shopping, events, music and dining on the waterfront. Our beautiful community offers something for everyone, with a wide array of restaurants, retail stores, services and cafes, all within easy walking distance from each other. We are only 26 km away from Downtown Toronto. The Port Credit Go Station will drop you off right into the heart of our town. Port Credit is always on and always electric!
21
Inniskillin Wines
Many of those who appreciate and collect wine have discovered that a journey to the heart of wine country adds an indescribable dimension to the appreciation of the distinctiveness of each fine wine. In that spirit, Inniskillin invites you to fully experience our full VQA portfolio in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Experience firsthand the full range of our premium wines while enjoying spectacular sights, regional culinary specialties and outstanding hospitality in one of Canada's great natural treasures, the Niagara Peninsula. We look forward to toasting your arrival!
22
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino
23
The Buffalo History Museum
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:The Sugar House
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305
2
Start:The Anchor Bar
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226-3169
3
Start:Willistead Manor
Windsor, Ontario·
4.5
(98) review
1899 Niagara St, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3 Canada
4
Start:William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
2 Inselruhe Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207-4448
5
Start:Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Amherstburg, Ontario·
5.0
(94) review
Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1W7 Canada
6
Start:Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
Harrow, Essex, Ontario·
4.5
(97) review
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
7
Start:Two Creeks Conservation Area
Wheatley, Chatham-Kent, Ontario·
5.0
(9) review
21638 1 Kent Road, Wheatley, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N0P 2P0 Canada
8
Start:Chatham Capitol Theatre
Chatham, Chatham-Kent, Ontario·
4.5
(90) review
The Chatham Capitol Theatre is a 1208-seat performing arts centre in the heart of downtown Chatham that presents over 100 performances and 75 films annually.
9
Start:Ipperwash Beach
Lambton Shores, Ontario·
3.0
(9) review
9715 Ipperwash Rd, Lambton Shores, Ontario N0N 1J3 Canada
10
Start:Sunset Arts Gallery
Grand Bend, Lambton Shores, Ontario·
4.5
(9) review
63 River Road Beside Smackwater Jack's Restaurant, Grand Bend, Lambton Shores, Ontario N0M 1T0 Canada
11
Start:Komoka Provincial Park
London, Ontario·
4.0
(90) review
503 Gideon Dr, London, Ontario N6K 4N8 Canada
12
Start:Gibbons Park
London, Ontario·
4.5
(94) review
_2A Grosvenor St, London, Ontario Canada
13
Start:Laurel Creek Conservation Area
Waterloo, Region of Waterloo, Ontario·
4.0
(88) review
625 Westmount Road, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2Z4 Canada
14
Start:Huron Natural Area
Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Ontario·
4.5
(96) review
801 Trillium Dr, Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1J9 Canada
15
Start:Doon Heritage Village
Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Ontario·
4.5
(93) review
Doon Heritage Village is a 60 acre living history village, exploring life in rural Waterloo Region in the year 1914. The village is open daily throughout the summer season; and open weekdays only during the months of September, October and November. The village is open on selected weekends in December - check the museum's website for specific dates and times. The Waterloo Region Museum is the entrance to Doon Heritage Village. One admission price includes entry to the village and museum exhibit galleries. The village comes to life with knowledgeable interpreters dressed in authentic 1914 clothing and features historic buildings, farm animals and fun activities the whole family will enjoy. Learn what was happening locally, provincially, nationally and internationally in the year 1914, the time period Doon Heritage Village is set in, by watching the museum's Orientation Video, available on-line and in the Waterloo Region Museum's Christie® Theatre.
16
Start:Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, Ontario·
5.0
(922) review
The spectacular Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge (formerly Dunfield Theatre Cambridge) is located at 46 Grand Avenue South in Cambridge. Situated in a historic downtown setting along the Grand River, this stunning 500-seat theatre facility is conveniently positioned near great shopping, exquisite dining, beautiful architecture, luxurious accommodation and a wide range of fascinating attractions.Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge is a state-of-the art facility with world class acoustics and excellent sightlines that provide unparalleled intimacy between the audience and the stage.
17
Start:Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion
Burlington, Ontario·
4.5
(92) review
4250 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, Ontario L7L 1A6 Canada
18
Start:The Riverwood Conservancy
Mississauga, Ontario·
4.5
(98) review
4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, Ontario L5C 2S7 Canada
19
Start:Kew Vineyards Estate Winery
Beamsville, Lincoln, Ontario·
4.5
(96) review
4696 King St, Beamsville, Lincoln, Ontario L0R 1B1 Canada
20
Start:Port Credit
Mississauga, Ontario·
4.5
(960) review
Mississauga Ontario's entertainment hub for shopping, events, music and dining on the waterfront. Our beautiful community offers something for everyone, with a wide array of restaurants, retail stores, services and cafes, all within easy walking distance from each other. We are only 26 km away from Downtown Toronto. The Port Credit Go Station will drop you off right into the heart of our town. Port Credit is always on and always electric!
21
Start:Inniskillin Wines
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario·
4.5
(969) review
Many of those who appreciate and collect wine have discovered that a journey to the heart of wine country adds an indescribable dimension to the appreciation of the distinctiveness of each fine wine. In that spirit, Inniskillin invites you to fully experience our full VQA portfolio in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Experience firsthand the full range of our premium wines while enjoying spectacular sights, regional culinary specialties and outstanding hospitality in one of Canada's great natural treasures, the Niagara Peninsula. We look forward to toasting your arrival!
22
Start:Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino
Buffalo, Erie County, New York·
3.0
(95) review
1 Fulton St, Buffalo, NY 14204-2248
23
Start:The Buffalo History Museum
Buffalo, Erie County, New York·
4.0
(97) review
1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY 14216-3160
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What's the driving distance between Detroit and Buffalo?
The distance is 269 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 5h 27m mins in normal traffic
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