Windsor, Ontario

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Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada. It lies at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. The city is across the border from Detroit and is the only border crossing where entering the mainland United States from Canada involves traveling north.

Population is 208,402
Average age is 36
English spoken as a first language by 67.87%
Percentage of Immigrants is 26.87%
Population between the ages of 20 to 34 with a university degree or diploma is 23.8%
Population between the ages of 35 to 44 with a university degree or diploma 21.1%
Average earnings of all people $34,794.00
Average earnings of people working full time is $45,509.00
Unemployment rate is 7.5%
Average family income is $57,605.00
Average household income $46,949.00
There are 88,533 houses
Average value of a home is $142,002.00

The City of Windsor is at the heart of North America’s high technology manufacturing area, one mile south of Detroit, Michigan, on the Detroit River. Twenty-five million people are within 250 miles; 125 million, 50% of North America’s population, plus 90% of the vehicle assembly plants are within a day’s trucking time.

Mackenzie Hall, constructed of limestone in the classic revival style, is a community cultural centre for the City of Windsor.Concerts, art exhibits, puppet shows, theatre, social events, adult trips, poetry readings, folk music sing-alongs, children's performances and other cultural programmes are offered.

The city boasts a vibrant musical community, you can dance the night away at clubs, bar and dining spots, even take time out for a 'psychic reading'! Other Entertainment includes the symphony, comedy clubs and theatre, which utilize various area venues.

Casino Windsor is a spectacular resort destination. The facility boasts restaurants, bars, lounges, live entertainment and a hotel with 21 floors of elegant rooms and on-site parking. Casino Windsor offers a total of 100,000 square feet of gaming space. Has: 3,000 slot machines, over 130 tables games, including premium slot and table games areas.

By law, you must be 19 years-of-age, and possessing valid picture I.D. to enter any drinking or gaming establishment. Bingo facilities, however, require that you be 18 years of age, to be seated at their facility and intending to play. Casino Windsor became a smoke-free facility on May 31, 2006.

If you are visiting the casino the best place to stay is at Casino Hotel right in the heart of all the action. Downtown and adjacent to Cleary Convention Center, is The Hilton overlooking the Detroit River,

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