Abandoned Places of Essex

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Abandoned vehicles and farm equipment

Pelee, ON

ArcAngel • 1 month ago

Smith Black Cemetery

Tecumseh, ON

mr_eleganza • 10 months ago

Rawr, No Entry

Lakeshore, ON

birdseed • 2 years ago

Black on Yellow

Essex, ON

birdseed • 2 years ago

By The Beach

Lakeshore, ON

birdseed • 2 years ago

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Pelee Island Lighthouse

ArcAngel • 1 month ago

Abandoned Construction

Pelee's Mansion/Hotel

ArcAngel • 1 month ago

Abandoned Vehicles and Farm Equipment

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ArcAngel • 1 month ago

Lighthouse

Pelee Island Lighthouse

ArcAngel • 1 month ago

Dudley's Auto Repair - April 2013

Bus Graveyard

TheSecretLens • 7 months ago

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"uploaded album content" error

nightmapzz • 1 week ago

Hi guys, I've been trying to upload this one album for a couple weeks now, but most of the photos i try uploading just show up as "uploaded album content", and when i try to publish it, the image names some up rather than the actual images themselves. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Is it an error on the websites end or mine? Thanks

abandoned plaza with mcdonalds near honeydale

SXZ • 1 week ago

i was on one of my daily walks when i came across a seemingly abandoned plaza i went to check it out and one of the drive through windows has been broken im going to check it later so ill keep you guys updated (its in the plaza right past the weed store)

Question about non-typical photos of Level 1's

ArcAngel • 1 month ago

I was wondering how one should handle posting photos of things tagged as level 1's if you have photos that would potentially no longer meet that criteria (e.g. photos from inside a publically accessible thing that you are not *generally* permitted into)?

New user with tier 4 location

KeyHb • 2 months ago

Hey, I have a tier 4 location that I went to a bunch of times. I'm afraid that posting it as a level 1 account will compromise the space. What should I do? PSA: the location is an abandoned office with a chemistry lab, incredibly intact, chemical equipment is still there.

Question on getting caught

romxn • 2 months ago

Hi everyone, I almost have enough confidence to finally urban explore after watching it on youtube for 2 years, but I have one question about if I get caught. Assuming I am caught by police and not a property owner, does the consequence I face fully depend on the officer? I know i can mitigate the potential consequences by not carrying anything that would suggest me doing worse activities like weapons etc. Is it just a gamble essentially if I get a warning or a charge? On a side note, i was thinking to explore the Anaconda Brass in etobicoke, would this be an okay beginner spot?

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nightmapzz • 3 weeks ago

Hello OAP, my name is Mikah and I am applying for level 2 status. I've been on here for a couple years (which was about when I started exploring) but have mostly just been lurking until recently. "Living in trailers but life is a movie" in Oakville was my first explore and I've been to 50-55ish places since, From Hamilton to Oshawa, and north to Simcoe County.

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JMacUrbex • 4 weeks ago

Hey OAP Community, I’m writing to respectfully request a promotion to Level 2. I believe I’ve met the current requirements, with over three months of active participation, four documented locations, and 15 albums uploaded featuring a variety of sites and content levels. I also have many more albums in the pipeline, ready to be shared with the community. I first got into urbex back in October. At the time, I struggled to find quality locations, but being part of this community has helped me grow significantly in both knowledge and experience. I’ve worked hard to contribute meaningful content, and I’m excited to keep exploring and sharing more. Thank you for considering my request, and I appreciate everything this community has done to support my urbex journey. Best regards, JMacUrbex

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KeyHb • 4 weeks ago

I usually get my locations through word of mouth and g earth scouting, but now that I moved all of that got harder. Been doing this for 5 years but I guess why not give back to a community :) (plus I've been gatekeeping all my pics for way too long) I put some nice albums up that I hope you appreciate, can't wait to meet and maybe even explore with some of you all.

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Imperia • 1 month ago

Re-applying for level 3, I understand I have not met the requirements last time but I think I do now, ill give a quick break down of my contributions: 70 interior locations 4 exterior locations 200 interior albums 4 exterior albums (you can see the levels of my locs on the side panel) I also got a proper camera with which I am still learning new things about how to use it, but overall my photos are a lot better now and over half of my albums are with that camera so no more blurry grainy shots. but yep thats pretty much it, not much else to say, i hope you consider my re-application, and btw if you want to read more about how I explore and how I started, then you can look at my denied application, I wrote a bunch of stuff there.

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UrbexGal • 3 months ago

Being apart of the OAP community for the last 9 months has definitely been.. interesting to say the least xD I am a bit sad that most (basically all) of you live across the country so I haven't been able to meet up with anyone *yet*, but I have made some friendships over discord which is great! I've been exploring for as long as I can remember (really got more into it around 7 years ago), but was never really interested in the photography aspect of the hobby until joining the site and looking through old albums. I also lived my life with only thoughts and wonder of what a location could've been rather than spending hours trying to dig up history behind it. I reside 4hrs away from the closest major city, which is why most of my finds are old farm properties. I do have a long(ish) list of locations ranging from BC, AB & SK I am beyond excited to make trips for though:D Anyways, I look forward to the feedback and thanks for reading a sliver of my backstory & nightshift rambling lol.

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ishootthings • 1 week ago

Take photos and add it as a location instead of posting about it simply being there for us, will yah?

indeed1 • 1 week ago

I think the size limit is 20mb(?) but if it's too large it will tell you and not even upload it, so not sure if it's a filesize issue, but definitely seems like a tech bug like you mentioned

ishootthings • 1 week ago

Idk if there is a specific image file the uploader needs that your photos arent, it could be the size of the files (I'm unsure of there is a limit) or perhaps your connection times out after writing descriptions? The best way is to get in contact with an admin in the Discord link below (discord logo is what I mean). Possibly thru the "contact us" heading too but discord would be the easiest way to pinpoint the issue the quickest with admins.

JMacUrbex • 1 week ago

It appears the dealership across the street is additionally vacant. Not 100% sure if its abandoned tho.

nightmapzz • 3 weeks ago

If you post photos of that location, it will either post them to an already existing level 4 entry, or you can make an entry yourself, and select any level. Although you can't see level 4 spots normally, you can if you have added them yourself or posted a gallery to that location.

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Anonymous • 4 weeks ago

I forgot that I know the quality in my earlier albums was not great. I have begun using a real camera, so the quality will increase once i get to uploading those albums.

Anonymous • 4 weeks ago

that was supposed to be a thumbs down oops

Anonymous • 4 weeks ago

that was supposed to be a thumbs down oops

Anonymous • 4 weeks ago

😭😭

Anonymous • 4 weeks ago

Shoot 2nd upvote is a down mb

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JMacUrbex • 4 days ago

Demolished

ArcAngel • 1 month ago

Explored this site yesterday. Property is maintained and very clean, but building remains abandoned with construction still to stud. Everything is closed up tight other than a hole to left of the front door that is too small to get in. You could drop a drone inside. Likely filled with ban swallows, but also 100% infested with bees. They’re going in and out through the walls by the power hookup box in the right rear. Property to the west is busy but can’t see to this lot. Properties to the east are cottagers and not around a lot. Road is rarely used but it’s very difficult to approach unseen. Best bet for that is a path to the far left of the property that zig zags through trees and pops out behind the property. Property has no power.

ArcAngel • 1 month ago

I was told the building was part of a plan to build a hotel and golf course, but the developers went bankrupt before it was built. The First Nation bought the land and it’s just been sitting there untouched for about 15 or 20 years now. The particular First Nation involved was provided their first reserve land on the mainland around the same time as these photos, but their online presence has disappeared. Possible they have gone bankrupt.

ArcAngel • 1 month ago

Trail is not especially rough these days. There are some portions that go through swamp but it has wooden bridges put down. When you exit the trail at the beach hang a left. The beach here is attractive but there is a wild undertow in the immediate area, so do not swim here. Bugs can be a bit intense at certain times of the year.

itso1us • 4 months ago

Quick reply to this they used concrete blocks making it difficult to get it you probably will need some industrial equipment just to get inside

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ArcAngel • 1 month ago

That’s my plan! Heading back next weekend to see what else I can find.

ground state • 1 month ago

Nice to see some Pelee Island stuff! ArcAngel, you could corner the neighbourhood and likely be pretty much the exclusive explorer to inventory the entire island.

8-Ball • 1 month ago

Neat, I was there in the summer- nice view of the most southern part of Canada.

lewsie • 2 years ago

really love the lighting on the last pic, but i really love how symmetrical the first two are. I really ought to start using expired film

68habs • 2 years ago

Brings back faun memories from the time when I use to go thair Late 70s. Wish I could get inside but looks very sealed up now thanks for the pics.

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still_dreaming519 • 3 years ago

Hard to say, busy place. You'd definitely be seen during daytime

ishootthings • 3 years ago

Looks like the way in. Or maybe its a dead end.

still_dreaming519 • 4 years ago

Love this shot man

DDR12 • 6 years ago

You are correct, I tried, and the bus wouldn't turn at all!!!

KnightHawk • 6 years ago

You can't drive the bus from there...!

Abandoned places in County of Essex, ON, Canada

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Locations of Essex

St. Jules Catholic Primary School

Abandoned Vehicles And Farm Equipment

Take ‘Em To The Candy Shop

Pelee Island Lighthouse

Boblo Island Amusement Park

Smith Black Cemetery

Rawr, No Entry

Black On Yellow

By The Beach

Bring A Lawnmower

Aylmer Ave Part 2

Aylmer Ave

666 Keep Out

Clean Up

“Nice Cars For Less”

Cooped Up

The Lonely Goose

The Weakened Waterfront

Pizza Gone Bad

Two Bandos Ready For Demolition

Wickes Bumper Manufacturing Plant

The Delaurier Homestead

Pelee's Mansion/Hotel

Windsor Capitol Theatre

Weaver Rd Tile Shop

Le Barn

Serbu Tire

The Bandshell

Windsor Transmission

Windsor Greyhound Station

Puce River Black Community

763 House

Stewart's Florist

778 House

540 House

Apartments

House 352 Of Abandoned Street

772 House

Wholey Barn

Dead End

The Old Dock Restaurant

Hangout 77

Tecumseh Water Treatment Plant

Have Mersea

No Reasonable Entry Refused

Abandoned In Belle River

Highway Hangout

Old House On Myers Road

Bus Graveyard

Windsor Raceway

Postum Cereals / General Foods / Leighton Sheet Metal

Indian Road

Living The High Life

The Gas Station

Grace Hospital

Seminole Manufacturing Plant

Windsor Dragway

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