"… the difference in real estate values allowed us to buy a lot more home and free-up additional equity for our retirement."

Approximately 2 years ago, while still enjoying life in our high-rise condominium overlooking the lake in Toronto, we started our search for a condominium bungalow close to a U.S. border. Excellent shopping and golf were very high on our priority list as well as a suitable home with room for our grandchildren to come and visit. Our search ended in early 2008 when we found our "dream retirement home" in Amherstburg.

In addition to finding a perfect location on the picturesque Pointe West Golf Club, the difference in real estate values allowed us to buy a lot more home and free-up additional equity for our etirement. We had no idea that the Windsor-Essex area had so much to offer. When our family and many friends visit, a tour of the wineries is a must. Each is unique …..We are also enjoying the many events in the area,…..no one wants to miss the Shores of Erie International Wine Festival …many of the sports teams in Windsor-Essex are the best in the Province. We enjoy strolling on the beautiful walkways along the riverfront and if we are looking for more action, a visit to Caesars casino is a must.

We agree that the best thing about this area is the people and the sense of "belonging". When anyone in Windsor-Essex really needs help and reaches out to the Community, the people always come through.
Shirley & Jon Hitchcock, May 2009