Essex Centre Sports Complex

Travel Guide

Essex, ON, Canada


Calling all young athletes! Ontario is the place to be for non-stop adventure and adrenaline-pumping fun! Start off your journey with a thrilling zip-lining experience through towering trees and breathtaking landscapes. Feel the rush as you fly through the air, and don't forget to snap a mid-air selfie to capture the unforgettable moment!

Next up, get ready to make a splash at one of Ontario's action-packed water parks. Dive into wave pools, zoom down thrilling water slides, and challenge your friends to friendly competitions on exhilarating water rides. With endless options for aquatic excitement, you'll be laughing and splashing the day away!

Looking for a way to test your teamwork skills? Ontario offers a wide range of exciting escape rooms that will put your minds and bodies to the ultimate challenge. Race against the clock as you solve puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the mystery that leads to your escape. It's an adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat!

Finally, take your athletic abilities to new heights with a thrilling rock climbing adventure. Ontario's stunning cliffs and rugged terrains offer the perfect backdrop for an exhilarating challenge. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber, there are options for all skill levels. So grab your gear, conquer those cliffs, and be prepared to feel a sense of accomplishment like never before!

In Ontario, the fun never stops for young athletes. From zip-lining through the treetops to conquering daunting escape rooms and scaling towering cliffs, there's always an adventure waiting for you. So gather your team, pack your gear, and get ready for an action-packed journey that you'll remember for a lifetime!

Planning Ahead

Icon Accommodations

Find a team-friendly hotel near Essex Centre Sports Complex

Comfort Inn & Suites

Taylor, MI (24.12 miles)

Family fun near Dearborn and Detroit - Our Comfort Inn® hotel in Taylor provides friendly service in a family hotel. Named for the 12th president of the United States, Zachary Taylor, the city is conveniently located just a short 15-minute drive from Dearborn and about a half-hour drive from Detroit. While in town, take the family to the Heritage Park Petting Farm, where they can get acquainted with goats, sheep, and piglets. Or catch a professional soccer game at the Taylor Sportsplex. Head over to Dearborn and experience the Henry Ford. It’s 250 acres of attractions centered on the auto industry, including the Henry Ford Museum. You’ll find our hotel welcoming from the start. We offer a free, hearty, and healthy complimentary hot breakfast. Get connected with free WiFi or have a pick-me-up with free coffee. For fitness enthusiasts, we offer an indoor heated pool and fitness center. If you’re a government traveler, our hotel is FEMA-approved. For your safety, there are elevators and interior corridors. Get refreshed in our modern guest rooms. They all feature cozy beds with premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and coffee makers.

Hampton Inn Detroit/Dearborn

Dearborn, MI (24.18 miles)

Find us just off US Highway 12! Over 20 restaurants within walking distance from the hotel! Only 3 miles from Greenfield Village, the Henry Ford Museum and Ford Motor Company. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is just a 15-minute drive away. Unwind in our pool and 24-hour fitness center, and enjoy free daily, hot breakfast and complimentary WiFi. Please feel free to contact our sales team at DTTMA_Hampton@Hilton.Com for any group block and/or Meeting Room inquiries!

Icon Transportation

Rent a charter bus or find a rental car in Essex

Pristine Car Rental

Romulus, MI (30.3 miles)

Located eight minutes away from Detroit Metro Airport. We can deliver directly to the terminal for you to pick up any of our vehicles at the parking structure directly across from the baggage claim. Please be aware that you will have to pay the fee to leave the parking structure, To avoid that fee you can take an uber to our home location to retrieve the car. We offer unlimited miles with all our rentals Must have Full coverage insurance or pay with AMEX credit card! We accept credit and debit cards!

STAR TRANSPORTATION

Eagan, MN (550.19 miles)

Star is your one-stop shop for professional transportation services. We offer a diverse fleet of vehicles including 2024-2025 model year Prevost and MCI 56 passenger motor coaches, mini-coaches, passenger vans, SUVs, sedans, and mini-vans. We specialize in transportation anywhere in Minnesota and beyond. Sports teams, school events, airport transfers, point to point, charters, over the road trips and much more. Fleet of over 70 vehicles, and experienced, professional drivers. 24 hour dispatch and reservations. Family owned and operated for over 27 years. New model vehicles, safe, professional, friendly drivers. Licensed and insured. USDOT 686106. Ask for Hank Miller Charter, Groups & Events Specialist hank@limostar.com
While You're Here

Icon Places to Eat

Team-friendly restaurants near Essex Centre Sports Complex

Boston Pizza

Windsor, ON, Canada (9.68 miles)

Potbelly

Detroit, MI (16.02 miles)

Panera Bread

Detroit, MI (16.02 miles)

Buffalo Wild Wings

Detroit, MI (16.45 miles)

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Woodhaven, MI (21.03 miles)

Icon Things to Do

Need a team activity for the weekend?

Bad Axe Throwing Windsor

Windsor, ON, Canada (13.59 miles)

axe throwing

Detroit Athletic Club

Detroit, MI (16.72 miles)

bowling alley

Detroit Axe - Corktown

Detroit, MI (17.06 miles)

axe throwing

Biddle Bowl

Wyandotte, MI (17.61 miles)

bowling alley

Garden Bowl

Detroit, MI (17.82 miles)

bowling alley
In case of emergencies

Icon Shops

Forget to pack something?

Perani's Hockey World

Windsor, ON, Canada (11.89 miles)

Playmaker Pro Shop II

Trenton, MI (20 miles)

Play It Again Sports

Southgate, MI (20.99 miles)

B & R Sports

St. Clair Shores, MI (21.65 miles)

Pro Shop

Dearborn, MI (22.18 miles)

Map
Notes
Print this page and write notes here