Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Point Pelee National Park adventure.
Birds, butterflies, and beaches draw visitors to this Lake Erie park in southwestern Ontario. Â
Point Pelee is one of Canadaâs smallest national parks, but thereâs still plenty to do. Head for âThe Tip of Canada,â the countryâs southernmost point, or swim at the sandy Lake Erie beaches. Canoe or kayak through the wetlands, stroll the Marsh Boardwalk, or look for monarch butterflies that migrate through the region. If youâre into bird watching, try spotting some of the nearly 400 species that have been identified nearby. While thereâs no tent or RV camping within Point Pelee National Park, you can stay in one of 24 oTENTik platform tents.
For birding, come to Point Pelee in spring, particularly in May when migrating birds stop over in the region and the park hosts an annual bird-watching festival. Spring is the parkâs busiest season, so book accommodations in advance. To spot monarch butterflies, which travel through the area from late August into early October, visit in the fall. Because this Canadian park is close to the U.S. border, itâs particularly busy during both U.S. and Canadian holiday weekends.