Point Pelee National Park Guide

A painted turtle with map turtle in Point Pelee National Park, Ontario

Point Pelee National Park Highlights

Hop aboard the free bus, which runs April through October, for a 10-minute ride from the Visitor Centre to The Tip. Here you can walk a short trail that snakes out through the woods to the very end of the sand spit that juts into Lake Erie.
The park is host to numerous events throughout the year, on things that make the park unique, including its reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, mammals, and many habitats.
In May, the Festival of Birds is a two-week celebration of avian migration. For beginning and expert birders alike, the festival runs several guided bird hikes each day, along with workshops on birding techniques and identification.
From mid-August to the end of September, check out the live monarch exhibit showing all of its life-cycle stages from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Discover more at the park's Monarch Watch Program, which rears, tags, and releases the insects.
Leashed dogs are allowed in all areas of Point Pelee National Park, including the Visitor Centre and the shuttle to The Tip. Rangers are strict about cleaning up after your pooch, so use the bag dispensers provided at the popular trailheads.

By Travel Expert: Sue Lebrecht

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