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From Highway #401
Exit at Walker Road, proceed north. You are
going to be going north on Walker for a few
km's. A little bit after going under the E.C.
Rowe expressway overpass begin to look for the
DaimlerChrysler minivan plant on your right and
then the GM transmission plant after that.
Shortly after passing the GM plant you are going
to be looking for Niagra Street which will be on
your left. Look for the "Willistead
Manor" sign at the corner of Niagra and
Walker Road, and then turn left on to Niagra.
Willistead Manor is just a few blocks up Niagra,
on your left.
From Downtown Windsor and Detroit-Windsor
Tunnel
After clearing customs, turn right at Park
Street. At the traffic light, turn left, this is
Goyeau Street. Follow Goyeau North, all the way
to Riverside Drive. Turn right on to Riverside
Drive, you will be going right past Casino
Windsor. Proceed east until you reach Walker
Road (just look for the Hiram Walkers
distillery). Turn right on to Walker. Turn right
on Niagra which is the first street past
Wyandotte E. (Wyandotte is the first major
intersection you will reach). Willistead Manor
is just a few blocks up Niagra, on your left.
Immediately after clearing customs, go to the
right and follow the sign "to downtown
Windsor" (just look for the Casino Windsor
signs). Follow this road north, all the way to
Riverside Drive (runs along the water, can't
miss it). Turn right on to Riverside drive and
proceed east until you reach Walker Road (just
look for the Hiram Walkers distillery). Turn
right on to Walker. Turn right on Niagra which
is the first street past Wyandotte E. (Wyandotte
is the first major intersection you will reach).
Willistead Manor is just a few blocks up Niagra,
on your left
Helpful Information for
our U.S. visitors:
A valid passport or photo
identification and birth certificate will be
required. A birth certificate is required
for each child and if an underage child is
accompanying you a letter from the guardian is
required. Check that your health and car
insurance is covered in Canada, as they may not
be valid outside of the U.S. You are allowed
1.5 liters of wine per person and 40 oz. of
liquor and any number of gifts worth up to $60
Canadian, unless you are in Canada for more then
48 hours. Hand guns and radar detectors
are illegal in Canada.
Typical Questions at the
border include:
- What
is your citizenship?
- What
is the nature of your trip?
- Do
you have anything to
declare?
- Do
you have any drugs/alcohol
or tobacco on board?
- Are
you going to sell your
vehicle in Canada?
- Have
you ever been denied entry
into Canada, or have a
criminal record?
General Canadian Information:
- Speed
limit-100 kilometers/hour =
60 mph
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Temperature - 24 Celsius =
75 Fahrenheit
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Gasoline - 50 liters = 13
U.S. Gallons
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Gasoline is approximately
$0.81/Liter
- The
US Dollar is worth
approximately $1.35 Canadian
(Varies Daily)
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Currency exchange services
are available at the border
or at your own bank before
your departure.
- Cash
can be used for small
expenses and gratuities.
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Credit cards are best
utilized for larger
expenses.
- Goods
and services taxes of 7% are
refundable at the border for
some expenses. Keep all your
bills for a refund.
For U.S. Show
Participants:
Bring your car ownership
and be prepared to say your car will not be sold
in Canada. Trailers should be registered
and licensed in your name or you should have an
authorization letter to haul the trailer on
someone else's behalf.
Carry proof of insurance for your show vehicle.
State that you are showing your vehicle(s) at
the Willistead Classic Concours d'Elegance and have a copy
of your registration form. If you have
your
car in the trailer, the customs officer may want
to see in the trailer (So you may want to pack
lightly).
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