Where is Point Pelee National Park?

Point Pelee National Park is on the Lake Erie shore of Ontario, Canada.

How much time do you need at Point Pelee National Park?

Allow half a day to explore Point Pelee National Park.

Does Point Pelee National Park have a beach?

Yes. Point Pelee National Park has a Lake Erie beach. Check local beach advisories and swim conditions before going in the water.

National Park · Lake Erie

Point Pelee National Park

A Lake Erie peninsula of marsh, woodland and seasonal bird migration.

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About Point Pelee National Park

Point Pelee reaches south into Lake Erie and is a destination for observing migration and exploring wetland habitats. The marsh boardwalk and designated trails provide land-based ways to experience the park. Check seasonal closures and current access; the tip and open water are not places to improvise a swimming outing.

LakeLake Erie

RegionOntario

Park typeNational Park

BeachYes

CampingNot listed

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Best time

May for the spring songbird migration; September for monarch butterflies and fall migrants gathering at the Tip.

Time needed

Half a day

Best months

Don't miss

Highlights of Point Pelee National Park.

Stand at the Tip, the southernmost point of mainland Canada, where a narrowing sand spit points into Lake Erie.
Walk the Marsh Boardwalk and climb its observation tower for views across the cattail wetlands.
Join birders in May, when migrating warblers fill the woods and the park hosts its Festival of Birds.
Watch monarch butterflies gather near the Tip in late summer and early fall before they cross Lake Erie.

Know before you go

Tips for visiting Point Pelee National Park.

A seasonal shuttle typically runs from the Visitor Centre to the Tip; check current schedules before you go.
Arrive at first light during migration — birds are most active early, and May weekends are busy.
Pack insect repellent and check for ticks after walking the woodland trails.

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Questions about Point Pelee National Park

Where is Point Pelee National Park?: Point Pelee National Park is on the Lake Erie shore of Ontario, Canada.
When is the best time to visit Point Pelee National Park?: May for the spring songbird migration; September for monarch butterflies and fall migrants gathering at the Tip.
How much time do you need at Point Pelee National Park?: Allow half a day to explore Point Pelee National Park.
Does Point Pelee National Park have a beach?: Yes. Point Pelee National Park has a Lake Erie beach. Check local beach advisories and swim conditions before going in the water.

Travel well

Make it a good visit.

Check access before leaving.

Opening hours, parking, permits and step-free access change by season. Confirm your needs with the official destination; a map pin is not an entrance.

Give the shoreline time.

Leave room for weather delays and a quieter side trail. Stay on marked paths, respect closures and support the local communities that make the coast special.

Travel thoughtfully

Look beyond the air forecast.

Waves and water temperatures can tell a very different story. Use marine forecasts and local beach advisories before any water activity.

Official weather resources

Events

Seasonal traditions on this coast.

These events share the region and lake—not necessarily this destination. Confirm current dates with organizers.

May (confirm park program)

Point Pelee Festival of Birds

Spring migration programming on Ontario's southern Lake Erie peninsula.

Organizer & event guide