Accommodations | Great Lakes Waterfront Trail

Learn about accommodation options here.

Hotels/Motels/cottages and other non-camping accommodations are not included in the price of the 2026 GWTA.

Camping: only available in the overnight community of Leamington within Point Pelee National Park – there is NO CAMPING in Windsor but reasonably priced University of Windsor residence rooms are available for you to book in this city.

University of Windsor Residence and Leamington Hotels: CAA travel will be handling all bookings for University of Windsor, but not the Windsor hotels.

They have booked blocks of rooms for the GWTA in Leamington, which you can access via the hyper link in the CAA Booking Form below.

You may also book your own hotel rooms in Windsor and Leamington.

Supported hotels for Windsor and Leamington

We strongly advise that you book supported hotels on the list below. There is ample supported accommodations in Windsor and Leamington so it should not be necessary to book alternate locations that we cannot practically support. If you choose a hotel off this list or an AirBnB, it is your responsibility to pick up and drop off your luggage from a central location that will be determined.

Accommodation Options in Windsor for August 9, 10, 11, 14.

University of Windsor
750 Sunset Ave, Windsor, ON N9B 3B5. Available by booking through CAA.

Our partners at CAA Travel are handling the bookings for reasonably priced University residence rooms in Windsor. Details of how to book your rooms for August 9, 10, 11 and 14 are available in the attached form. CAA has worked with the University to make Residence rooms available on August 9th as well for those who wish to arrive the night before the GWTA begins.

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
277 Riverside Drive W, Windsor ON N9A 5K4. Tel: 519 973 5555

This hotel is a 12 minute safe & scenic ride along the Windsor riverfront section of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail to our GWTA HQ at the University of Windsor. You need to book this hotel yourself.

Accommodation Options in Leamington for August 12,13

Best Western Plus, Leamington Hotel and Conference Centre
566 Bevel Line Road, Rural Route 1, Leamington, ON, N8H 3V4 Tel: 519 326-8646
Book this hotel using hyperlink to the CAA block of rooms or directly yourself.

Quality Inn
279 Erie Street S. Leamington, Ontario, N8H 3C4. Tel: 519 326-9071
Book this hotel using hyperlink to the CAA block of rooms or directly yourself.

Otentiks in Pt Pelee National Park August 12 & 13 ( available at additional cost)

If you wish to camp in Point Pelee National Park but don’t want to bring your own tent then there are 12 Parks Canada Otentiks available to GWTA riders. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow since bedding is not provided in the Otentiks.

Features:
•Sleeping for 6 with high density foam mattresses.
•A spacious living area with a table, chairs, overhead light and 15 amp electrical outlets for everyday low-power use.
•Sites are walk-in only, with nearby parking available for 1 vehicle/site
•Heated sites make for all season camping
•Each site is equipped with a natural gas BBQ

Details of how to reserve an Otentik are coming soon – price will be in the region of $111 per Otentik per night with a one time Parks Canada booking fee of $11. (based on 2025 pricing)