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Getting Here

Kingsville, Ontario is located in Essex County, near major urban centres in Canada and the United States. We are easily accessible via the major highway system, including Highway 401 and Interstate 75, and the Ambassador Bridge international crossing, which connects to Highway 3.

Things You Should Know

This information can help you save time and ensure you’re prepared before you arrive.

You will be required to present a valid passport, enhanced driver's licence, or other supporting document to cross between Canada and the United States.

The major Canada-US crossings between Windsor and Detroit are the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit Windsor Tunnel, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge (opening 2026).

Visit crossingmadeeasy.com to get detailed information about border crossings, fees and tolls, wait times, travelling with pets, and more.

All goods and services in Kingsville are exchanged for the Canadian Dollar ($CAD) but most businesses in the region will accept American Dollars ($USD) at par. Credit cards are widely accepted.

The best way to maximize your dollar so you can see and do more is to exchange your American Dollars ($USD) at a bank or an exchange or use credit cards. You can find currency exchanges in Windsor and Leamington. 

The region of Windsor Essex County features some of the best weather year-round in all of Canada. Summer temperatures average high 20s to low 30s degree Celsius (80 to low 90 degrees Fahrenheit) with mild winters compared to the rest of Canada.

When You Get Here

Here’s some handy information you can use to help you when you arrive.

As there are no public bus services in Kingsville, driving is recommended to get around and see the different parts of Kingsville, Cottam, and Ruthven.
 
Downtown Kingsville's paved pathways allow walking and wheelchair access to shops, restaurants, and retailers, and the County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) supports active transportation through a series of trails, paths, and cycling lanes.

You can find information about Kingsville, Cottam, and Ruthven community news, notices and alerts, and more on the Town of Kingsville website. Information is also posted on Facebook.

It's easy to find free parking throughout the community, with plenty of street parking and parking lots near parks, Town facilities, beaches, and Downtown Kingsville.
Downtown Kingsville has free street parking and eight municipal lots with accessible spots available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Chestnut Street Parking Lot (64 spaces)
  • Kings Street Parking Lot (42 spaces)
  • 37 Beech Street Parking Lot (44 spaces)
  • 13 Beech Street Parking Lot (32 spaces)
  • 14 Pearl Street West (42 spaces)
  • 18 Pearl Street East (17 spaces)
  • 11 Pearl Street West (14 spaces)
  • 40 Main Street West (71 spaces)
 
If you're visiting in winter, Kingsville occasionally gets a lot of snow. The Town may declare an on-street parking ban for 72 hours to allow for the clearing of snow, ice, and debris. You can get more information on our winter control page. 

For Visitor Information

Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre
(519) 733-6250
28 Division Street South, Kingsville, Ontario
Open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm except Tuesdays and holidays
Service in English only
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