Streetcar No. 351
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Legacy Beacon at Windsor's waterfront, home of Streetcar No. 351!
The City of Windsor is proud to host the grand opening of Legacy Beacon, along with the unveiling of Streetcar No. 351. A full weekend of programming and activities is planned for the new riverfront site, beginning with a Grand Opening ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The formal ceremony will include the unveiling of Streetcar No. 351, remarks from Mayor Dilkens and guests, a special announcement in connection with the site, and guided tours of the streetcar and corresponding onsite historical exhibition.
Legacy Beacon Opening Weekend Community Celebration Programming
All activities take place at the Legacy Beacon, 780 Riverside Drive West (between Caron Avenue and Janette Avenue).
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- 11:00 a.m. Grand Opening Ceremony and Unveiling of Streetcar No. 351
- 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Windsor Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
- 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours of Streetcar No. 351, info, souvenirs and crafts with Museum Windsor, and more
- 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Concession vendor and patio open for business
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Self-guided tours of Streetcar No. 351
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Live music (Performer details coming soon!)
Friday, April 25, 2025
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours of Streetcar No. 351, info, souvenirs and crafts with Museum Windsor, and more
- 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Concession vendor and patio open for business
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Self-guided tours of Streetcar No. 351
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Live music (Performer details coming soon!)
Saturday, April 26, 2025
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours of Streetcar No. 351, info, souvenirs and crafts with Museum Windsor, and more
- 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Concession vendor and patio open for business
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Self-guided tours of Streetcar No. 351
- 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Face painting
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Family entertainment concerts for all ages
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Live music (Performer details coming soon!)
Sunday, April 27, 2025
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours of Streetcar No. 351, info, souvenirs and crafts with Museum Windsor, and more
- 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Concession vendor and patio open for business
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Self-guided tours of Streetcar No. 351
- 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Face painting
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Family entertainment concerts for all ages
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Live music (Performer details coming soon!)
Everyone is invited to this free community celebration in honour of the grand opening of the Legacy Beacon, and the unveiling of Streetcar No. 351.
Parking is available in Lot 23 at Caron Avenue between University Avenue and Riverside Drive West.
Learn more about Streetcar No. 351
The City of Windsor recently acquired a piece of history: Streetcar No. 351.
The story behind Windsor’s Streetcar 351 restoration is being told in a documentary produced by ENWIN Utilities. Here’s a preview of how this artifact from Windsor’s transportation history was discovered and is now being preserved so future generations can learn about the city’s technological pioneering past:
Streetcar No. 351 was built in 1918 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is 50 feet long, and weighs 24,688 pounds.
It is believed that cars 351 to 354 were purchased by SW&A (Sandwich, Windsor and Amherstburg Railway) as used vehicles in 1927 from Public Service of New Jersey. They were equipped with smoking compartments and were placed in suburban service.
The cars were sold for $100 when the city switched to bus service in the late 1930s. Streetcar No. 351 was found in Belle River.
Recently purchased by the City of Windsor, the Streetcar is now being restored to its original glory. While that work is being done, City officials are planning where to locate the finished street car, what potential it has for usage and what amenities would be best to accompany it. To date, the City has held a Public Information Session and hosted a Public Survey to collect ideas on this exciting new acquisition.
Historic Streetcar No. 351 Restoration Project Survey
Thank you to all those who completed our online Streetcar No. 351 Restoration Project Survey. The survey is now closed. City administration will be reviewing all responses as we move forward on this project.