Make downtown Windsor your holiday destination
Home to independent retail shops, boutiques, dining establishments and world-class entertainment venues, Downtown Windsor is the place to be year round – but especially during the holiday season.
From dazzling diamond rings to one-of-kind-glassware to fur-lined gloves, you’ll find everything on your list in the heart of this beautiful city. “Downtown Windsor has a cornucopia of offerings for the holidays,” says DWBIA executive Debi Croucher, “including fabulous eateries, entertainment, eclectic stores, coffee shops and more. Downtown Windsor is also the ultimate destination in which to ring in 2018!”
For the most discerning fashion lover in your life, take a trip to Lazare’s and Co. at 493 Ouellette Avenue. Here, thousands of people from around the region and beyond come to find the world’s finest collection of cashmere, leather and wool coats, as well as an impressive collection of Italian leather bags, shoes, sneakers and slippers. Its spacious, beautiful showrooms host hundreds of spectacular furs, sought after by new and loyal customers from throughout southeast Michigan and southwestern Ontario.
And for that extra special someone who deserves a bit – or a lot – of bling, why not head over to G&G Jewellery? Located at 28 University Avenue, this family-owned business has served thousands of customers from around the region since 1973.
G&G carries a stunning selection of jewelry and coins, so whether you’re in the market for a classic timepiece or a custom-designed engagement ring, you’re sure to find it at this gem of a boutique. G&G also offers watch and jewelry repair, as well as appraisals and they buy diamonds, coins, bullion and estates.
For the music lover on your list, why not give the gift of season tickets to the Windsor Symphony Orchestra? Led by internationally renowned music director Robert Franz, the WSO’s soaring performances delight audiences of all ages throughout the year, drawing people in from all over Ontario, Michigan and beyond. With heartstopping shows like Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops, the music enthusiast in your family or circle of friends will undoubtedly gasp with glee when you present them with tickets to this incredible orchestra!