Windsor-Essex has been home to Indigenous peoples for thousands of years.
Enjoy a walking tour of significant sites in the city’s west end neighbourhood,
starting from the University of Windsor campus.
The route on the map will take about 30 minutes at a moderate walking pace.
Turtle Island Walk was established by the University of Windsor along the
portion of the former Sunset Avenue that ran between Wyandotte and
University streets. Ceremonies September 21, 2017, marked its official
dedication in celebration of Indigenous cultures. The walkway is lined with
banners and plaques that depict traditional teachings, with artwork by Teresa
Altiman of the Walpole Island First Nation.
Turtle Island Walk. University of Windsor Campus
It takes its place alongside a number of local landmarks paying tribute to the
heritage of First Nations in the area.
Learn more about the walking tour
