The Town of LaSalle, is a healthy, vibrant and caring community with significant economic development advantages. Its strategic location near the Windsor-Detroit international border provides seamless access to U.S. and Canadian markets, supported by proximity to major transportation routes and the Gordie Howe International Bridge. LaSalle offers a high quality of life, attracting a skilled and educated workforce and is known for its strong residential growth and robust community infrastructure. The town’s focus on sustainability, recreation and cultural amenities enhances its appeal for businesses seeking to attract talent. With a supportive municipal government, access to regional resources and a commitment to balanced growth, LaSalle is a prime destination for investment and innovation. The Town was recognized as the third best place to live in Canada with the best quality of life by MovingWaldo.com.
Location
Invest and grow
Tourism and recreation
The Town of LaSalle is located just outside the City of Windsor and is the northwest part of Essex County.
The Town has easy access to:
- Direct interchange to Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway
- Direct interchange to Highway 401
- Direct interchange to Highway 3
- 10-minute drive to the Ambassador Bridge and a 5-minute drive to the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting to the United States interstate highway system
- Near two international airports – Windsor International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Airport
LaSalle offers numerous pre-designated parcels of land that can accommodate a broad range of residential, commercial, institutional, recreational and light industrial building activity.
Council encourages economic growth and development and supports plans that will contribute to an enhanced quality of life for existing and future LaSalle residents.
Multi-use facility
The Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex is a multi-use facility and is the primary place for recreation, social and cultural needs for the residents of the Town of LaSalle.
Recreational trails
With 40 km of paved trails, LaSalle has an extensive network linking residential neighbourhoods to commercial districts, waterfront areas and parks. Designated bicycle lanes are connected to the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway multi-use trails.
Golf
LaSalle is home to a premier golf course, Essex Golf and Country Club, a private members-only course where PGA tournaments have been hosted. Other public golf courses including Seven Lakes Championship Golf and Dominion Golf and Country Club.
Shopping
The town hosts Night Markets featuring music, vendors and food at the Civic Centre on the last Sunday beginning in early spring and into the fall.
Shop til you drop at Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets, a modern, open concept shopping experience that has national and international retailers.