Willistead Manor Annual Holiday Tours Return for the 2023 Holiday ... - City Of Windsor

The City of Windsor invites you to get into the holiday spirit and treat yourself to something unforgettable at Willistead Manor. Experience breathtaking beauty as you tour one of Windsor’s most elegant mansions all decked out in its holiday finest. From the Great Hall on the main floor, to the private dressing chamber on the second, each room boasts a unique colour theme and aesthetic, courtesy of the Friends of Willistead and their dedicated team of volunteers.

As part of the holiday tours, guests will also have access to the permanent Coach House Historical Exhibition that opened last year to share and celebrate the history of Edward and Mary Walker, Hiram Walker, the Walker family businesses and community impacts, the formation of Walkerville, the construction and uses of Willistead Manor, and much more. The exhibition was researched, designed and installed by HCA Mindbox, and supported by The Charleigh Charitable Trust, the Walker descendants, Willistead Manor Inc., the Friends of Willistead, and the City of Windsor.

2023 Holiday Tour Dates and Times:

• Sundays – December 3, 10 & 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Wednesdays – December 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Silver Bells bell ringers perform Sunday, December 17.

• Reservations are not required. Purchase tickets at the Coach House upon arrival.

• To guarantee a complete tour, final tours begin at 3:30 p.m. on Sundays and at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Tour Ticket Prices:

Support Vulnerable Populations:

Again this year, Willistead Manor is proud to be one of CBC Windsor’s “Sounds of the Season” campaign sites. This is an annual effort by the CBC to raise food and funds for food banks across Canada. While this is a Canada-wide effort, all donations raised locally go to support the Windsor-Essex Food Bank Association – an organization representing area food banks. Guests of Willistead Manor’s 2023 Holiday Tours are encouraged to bring a food item to donate onsite at the Coach House, to help make a difference in our community.

The 2023 Willistead Manor Holiday Tours are brought to you in partnership by the City of Windsor, the Friends of Willistead, Willistead Manor, Thyme To-Go, Mychailo Photography, Biz X Magazine, and CBC Windsor.

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“Willistead Manor is a true gem of Walkerville and of the City of Windsor. The annual holiday tours are popular with visitors of all ages. Once again, we invite you to combine the Willistead holiday tours, a visit to the Coach House Historical Exhibition and the Hiram Walker Commemorative Sculpture, Bright Lights Windsor, and a stop at the Chimczuk Museum’s gift shop to make for an amazing holiday experience with lots of opportunities for keepsakes for families from across Windsor-Essex and beyond. City Council thanks the Friends of Willistead and the teams at Willistead Manor and Thyme To-Go for the work they put into this event each year.” - Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens

“Once again, the Friends of Willistead will lead a team of about 70 people as we transform the manor’s 12 rooms, with everyone working together tirelessly, beginning with fluffing the 12-foot trees, then stringing lights and many massive wreaths, and putting the finishing touches on each incredible space. We invite everyone to return to the manor again this year, where our overarching goals are not only to help preserve Willistead as a cultural and architectural marvel, but to dazzle every visitor who walks through the doors.” - Connie Pitman, President, The Friends of Willistead

“The Willistead Manor Holiday Tours are a beloved tradition for many families across Windsor and Essex County. We look forward to this opportunity to showcase Willistead in a special way each year. In the grand tradition of Edward and Mary Walker’s ‘At Home’ parties, the present-day ‘At the Manor’ series of poetry readings, live arts performances, themed dinners, tours and more fills Willistead with folks celebrating and making memories together. Willistead Manor has always been and will always be a community gathering place – a backdrop for so many significant life moments. We’re excited to welcome everyone back again this December. Combined with Bright Lights Windsor, our community really will be the place where tradition shines.” - Christopher Lawrence Menard, Supervisor, Community Programming – Cultural Affairs

For more information, please contact Willistead Manor at 519-253-2365, visit www.Willistead.ca, or call 311.

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