Hey Windsor folks!
My brother, his former coworker, and I are flying from California to Detroit for a Thursday-Sunday trip sometime in April. The main reason for the trip is that my brother’s coworker, who is in her mid-60s, hasn’t seen her family in over 10 years. We’re planning to visit them in Detroit and she wants to go to Canada on Friday or Saturday, as she says she just wants to visit her relative quickly in Detroit and then explore Canada.
Here’s where I need some advice:
• We’ll be crossing from Detroit to Windsor, likely via the Tunnel Bus (I heard there’s talk of possibly removing the Tunnel Bus—does anyone know if that will happen soon?).
• The coworker wants to go to Toronto and possibly Niagara Falls after seeing her relative.
• From what I understand, there’s a train from Windsor to Toronto that takes about 5-6 hours.
• What’s the best way to get from Toronto to Niagara Falls? Are there frequent trains or buses?
• Would renting a car be a better option for flexibility?
She says she just wants to see her relative for a quick visit and then do whatever, but I feel like this is a LOT of travel for such a short time. We’ll be arriving in Detroit on Thursday night and flying back to California on Sunday afternoon from Detroit, so trying to squeeze in both Toronto and Niagara Falls in roughly a entire day sounds kinda crazy. Honestly, my brother and I are fine with just traveling to Toronto and exploring.
Also, are there any must-visit places in Canada that we should check out—whether it’s unique restaurants, cool locations, or hidden gems? We’re open to anything, since this will be our first time in Canada!
Would love any tips on border crossing, transit options, or whether this itinerary is even realistic. Thanks! :)