CWATS

10/20/2026

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! October is a fantastic month for fall colours and cycling in Essex County!

09/23/2026

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09/15/2026

We are giving away six free registrations, valued at about $55 each, for the upcoming Essex Region Conservation Authority Bike Tour!

Entering is easy: No purchase is necessary. Starting at 10:45 a.m. on Sept. 10, 2026, share a photo of yourself enjoying a County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) trail on Facebook and tag CWATS.

The first six people to do so will receive a free registration for the ride on Saturday, Sept. 26. The contest will close once six registrations are given away.

Funds raised through this year’s Bike Tour will support the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s construction of the CASO Rail Trail – a 47-kilometre corridor stretching from Tilbury through Lakeshore, Essex and Tecumseh.

Get out on the trails, snap a photo and tag CWATS for your chance to ride for free!

09/11/2026

Come and visit the CWATS booth here at the 3rd Annual Accessibility Fest-for-All at Ridgeview Park in Cottam! The sun is shining and it is a beautiful day to celebrate accessibility and inclusion for all.

09/10/2026

We are giving away six free registrations, valued at about $55 each, for the upcoming Essex Region Conservation Authority Bike Tour!

Entering is easy: No purchase is necessary. Starting now (10:45 a.m. on Sept. 10, 2026), share a photo of yourself enjoying a County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) trail on Facebook and tag CWATS.

The first six people to do so will receive a free registration for the ride on Saturday, Sept. 26. The contest will close once six registrations are given away.

Funds raised through this year’s Bike Tour will support the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s construction of the CASO Rail Trail – a 47-kilometre corridor stretching from Tilbury through Lakeshore, Essex and Tecumseh.

Get out on the trails, snap a photo and tag CWATS for your chance to ride for free!

Share the Road - Essex County

09/08/2026

Have you tackled the Kelly-Ann Way from Malden Park in Windsor to Point Pelee National Park and all points in between? Is it on your list of routes to explore! So many great ones to choose from in Essex County and Windsor!

🚴 Route Spotlight: Kelly-Ann Way 🚴

Looking for the ultimate Essex County cycling experience? The Kelly-Ann Way connects riders from Windsor all the way to Point Pelee, passing through Essex Centre along the way.

This scenic route links urban pathways, quiet country roads, and waterfront views, making it a great way to explore the communities and landscapes that make our region unique.

Share the Road - Essex County

📍 Plan your ride at essex.ca/Cycling

09/02/2026

Happening on Saturday, Sept. 26! 🚴🚴🚴

Essex Region – Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to experience the Essex Region by bike this fall as the Essex Region Bike Tour returns with scenic road routes, peaceful Greenway trails and a lakefront celebration in support of local trail infrastructure.“We are thrilled that this y...

08/14/2026

The County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) team set up shop near the River Canard bridge spanning Amherstburg and LaSalle to greet cyclists participating in the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure around Windsor and Essex County organized by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. The multi-day event showcased our region’s incredible cycling infrastructure, including a binational trail across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge.