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Point Pelee
Great Lakes (Ontario)Designated in 191815 km²
One of Canada's smallest national parks; the country's southernmost mainland point and a key bird migration route
Area
15 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1918
Highlight
Canada's smallest national park; the country's southernmost mainland point and a key bird migration route
Declared in 1918, it is the second oldest national park in Ontario and, at barely 15 km², one of the smallest in Canada, but disproportionately important: its sandy point reaching into Lake Erie is the southernmost mainland point of Canada (on the same latitude as northern California), and it acts as an exceptional migratory funnel where more than 390 bird species have been recorded, making it a world-leading destination for birdwatching during the spring migration.
Location
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1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.
Point Pelee: 93 documented species
Mammals19Birds35Reptiles10Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Canada, where Point Pelee lies.
Tropical rainforestTemperate forestTundra / polar
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
74 km away
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Canada?
Now is a good time: Polar bear gathering at Churchill (October to November)
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