Historic sites, a riverside walk, and wood-fired pizza make Windsor a great afternoon outing.
Spend an afternoon exploring Windsor, a historic town known for its colonial history and its claim as the Birthplace of Hockey. This outing combines historic sites, fresh air along the waterfront, and a relaxed dinner at a local winery.
Start at Fort Edward National Historic Site, one of the oldest surviving blockhouses in North America.
Built in 1750, the hilltop site overlooks the Avon River and surrounding farmland. The grounds provide a quick introduction to Windsor’s early military history along with scenic views across the tidal river valley.
A short drive away is Haliburton House Museum, built in the 1830s.
The house was the residence of judge, politician, and famous Nova Scotia writer Thomas Chandler Haliburton. Today the house operates as a museum with exhibits about Windsor’s history and life in the 19th century.
Within the same building is the Birthplace of Hockey Museum, which explores Windsor’s claim as the birthplace of the modern game. Displays include early hockey artifacts, Mi’kmaq-made sticks, photographs, and stories about games played on nearby Long Pond in the early 1800s.
Before dinner, take a short walk along the Windsor waterfront beside Lake Pisiquid. The pathway offers open views across the lake and a pleasant place to stretch your legs.
Finish the outing with wood-fired pizza at Bent Ridge Winery & Brewery, known for its pizzas, wines, and craft beer in a relaxed vineyard setting.
NATURA is just a 13-minute drive from downtown Windsor. Start mid-afternoon at Fort Edward, continue to Haliburton House and the hockey museum, take a short waterfront walk, then head to Bent Ridge for dinner.
✔ Allow 3-4 hours for the outing
✔ Wear comfortable shoes for walking around
✔ Bent Ridge open Sun-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri, Sat 11am-8pm
✔ Reserve your table
Windsor combines history, scenery, and good food within a small area. Fort Edward and Haliburton House introduce the town’s past, the waterfront adds time outdoors, and Bent Ridge provides a relaxed dinner to end the day. NATURA Wilderness Resort is a short drive to downtown Windsor, making this an easy day trip if you don't want a lot of driving.
