City of Windsor hosts first look at new Peche Island tours

The long and storied history of Peche Island has been inaccessible to anyone without means of water transportation until now.

Starting this week, the City will run a ferry service three days a week Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a round-trip fee of $5.

PecheIsland is aCity of Windsor park in the Detroit River that is only accessible byprivate boat most of the time.

The boat begins operating public tours to the island Wednesdayandwill start by taking oversmall groups six at a timethreedays a week, on the hour. Anyone interested will need to book a spot.

And though media was invited for a sneak peek Monday, construction crews are still working to get it prepared for tourists.

Upon arrival, tourists can expect to be treated to the island's unique sites, including a 200-year-old bur oak tree and the home of the gardener of Hiram Walker, who founded Windsor's neighbourhood of Walkerville.

More information regarding Peche Island tours is available on the City of Windsor's website.