Point Pelee National Park

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A lush Carolinian forest oasis at the southern tip of Canada, Point Pelee National Park resounds with migrating song birds in the spring, hums with cicadas in the summer, flutters with Monarch butterflies in the fall and is a peaceful place of reflection in the winter.

Dark sky nights are a great time to be like a bat! Head to at 7 pm on Saturday, June 13 for Dan Riskin’s presentation,...
06/08/2026

Dark sky nights are a great time to be like a bat!

Head to at 7 pm on Saturday, June 13 for Dan Riskin’s presentation, “Ten Unsolved Mysteries About Bats”.

Dan will also be doing a story time at 2 pm, followed by a book signing.

Then, stay in the park until midnight for stargazing!

Learn more: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/activ/calendrier-calendar

Looking to host your next gathering at ? There are still dates available to rent the Sleepy Hollow picnic area!Far from...
06/07/2026

Looking to host your next gathering at ?

There are still dates available to rent the Sleepy Hollow picnic area!

Far from being a spooky home to the Headless Horseman, Sleepy Hollow is in fact one of the most tranquil areas in the entire park. A perfect place to reminisce with relatives at a family reunion or de-stress with your friends while grilling some good eats.

You can make reservations by contacting the park at 519-322-2365 ext. 0 or [email protected]

For more information:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/visit/rentals-locations/rentals

ID challenge: Melanistic Garter Snake vs. Blue Racer! You may know that is home to the Eastern Garter Snake. Garter sn...
06/06/2026

ID challenge: Melanistic Garter Snake vs. Blue Racer!

You may know that is home to the Eastern Garter Snake. Garter snakes come in a variety of colours and patterns. What is particularly interesting is that the park seems to have a high proportion of melanistic garter snakes, much like other sites along the shores of Lake Erie. These black-coloured garters are often mistaken for Blue Racers, which are extirpated in the park. Despite this, a population of Blue Racers still persists on nearby Pelee Island.

It’s World Environment Day! Despite ongoing restoration work from staff, invasive species such as Phragmites still thr...
06/05/2026

It’s World Environment Day!

Despite ongoing restoration work from staff, invasive species such as Phragmites still threaten native plant and animal species here at .

However, new methods are being developed to combat invasive Phragmites right here in the park!

As part of a much larger study including other sites across Ontario, researchers from the University of Toronto are introducing caterpillars from two moth species into the park. These moths, Lenisa geminipuncta and Archanara neurica, feed only on Phragmites.

Over the course of four to five years, we should begin to see a reduction in Phragmites density thanks to the moths, facilitating the return of native species.

We’re excited to see what these new team members can accomplish!

Moth image courtesy of Dr. Ian Jones.

We’re going bananas for our savannah! In addition to providing critical habitat for species at risk, savannahs are impor...
06/04/2026

We’re going bananas for our savannah!

In addition to providing critical habitat for species at risk, savannahs are important habits for carbon sequestration.

Long roots like those found on native grasses such as Big Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Switchgrass help store carbon below the ground (rather than in our atmosphere).

Resource Conservation staff have been restoring these habitats as part of the Lake Erie Sand Spit Savannah restoration program at .

Learn more: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/nature/conservation/scsle-lesss

has seen a lot of bicycles over the years!Today is and it’s still the perfect time to head over for a bike ride.Reme...
06/03/2026

has seen a lot of bicycles over the years!

Today is and it’s still the perfect time to head over for a bike ride.

Remember, the Ontario Highway Traffic Act still applies within the park and visitors must obey all rules of the road.

Additionally, bicycle riders under 18 must wear helmets – it’s the law!

It’s Canadian Environment Week! Now is a great time to help us Team Up to Clean Up the park! Head down to the Visitor Ce...
06/02/2026

It’s Canadian Environment Week!

Now is a great time to help us Team Up to Clean Up the park!

Head down to the Visitor Centre here at and pickup your shoreline cleanup kit. Take in the beautiful view, collect plastic waste and litter, and record what you find! You will become a citizen scientist and the information on what litter you collect will help Parks Canada identify the sources and work to stop them.



Learn more: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/activ/benevolat-volunteer/nettoyez-cleanup

Today is ! Have you ever made an artistic creation inspired by ? We’d love to see it in the comments! Pictured are som...
05/30/2026

Today is !

Have you ever made an artistic creation inspired by ?

We’d love to see it in the comments!

Pictured are some of the amazing creations from last year's artists in residence.

🐢It’s turtle season at !Turtles are slow to mature and only 1% of hatchling and juvenile turtles survive tomaturity. Th...
05/29/2026

🐢It’s turtle season at !

Turtles are slow to mature and only 1% of hatchling and juvenile turtles survive to
maturity. This means losing even a few adult females can harm the population. Remember: every turtle matters.

In addition to taking some inspiration from the turtles and driving SLOWLY in the park here are some other ways you can help:

📋Report your wildlife
sightings to Parks Canada Staff
🪹 Do not disturb turtles or
nests
🐕‍🦺Keep your pets on leash

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