The Hub May 2015 | Page 11

For thousands of years, humans have headed toward water in order to quench their thirst, physical and spiritual. The age-old mystery of the Nile and the reverence for the river Ganges underline the need for water in our lives. Our own Detroit River made the original settlement that is now Windsor possible. Not only does water sustain our physical life, it also quiets the mind and lifts the spirit. It's no wonder then, that our own Essex County coastline draws thousands of residents and visitors every year. “Essex County boasts Ontario's longest summers, most moderate winters, plenty of golf, water sports and fishing, excellent birding, endless farmers' markets, big-name entertainment and proximity to the U.S. border," boasts the Royal LePage Binder website. By taking a walk along any of the shorelines in the city or county, you'll be sure t