Point Pelee National Park

Point Pelee extends into Lake Erie as a peninsula with marsh, woodland, beach, cedar savanna, and freshwater marsh habitats supporting diverse flora and fauna.

The national park, established in 1918, became the first Canadian park created for conservation purposes, marking a shift in environmental protection policies.

Indigenous peoples inhabited this land for over 6000 years before European colonization led to treaties affecting the Caldwell First Nation Chippewa people.

The park features walking trails, observation points, and designated areas for bird watching, with 360 different bird species recorded during migrations.

The southernmost point of mainland Canada includes Middle Island, acquired in 2000, which lies north of the Canada-United States border in Lake Erie.

Location: Essex County

Inception: 1918

Phone: +18887738888

Website: http://pc.gc.ca/fr/pn-np/on/pelee/index

GPS coordinates: 41.96667,-82.51667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53