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Point Pelee National Park

National park of Canada in Ontario

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Overview

Point Pelee National Park is a national park at Canada's southernmost mainland point, in Essex County, Ontario.

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oTENTik camping only. Refreshments and firewood are available at the campground office. Heated toilets, showers, and dishwashing stations are centrally located. Parking is a short walk away from campsites.

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Getting there

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From the east (via Highway 401): Follow Highway 401 to exit 48, and turn left (south) on Highway 77. Turn left (east) on County Rd 33. Turn right on County Rd 20. Atter 200 m, turn left on Bevel Line.

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Getting around

The park is accessible only by car, though once inside the park, there are bicycle paths as well.

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UnderstandPoint Pelee National Park covers an area of 15 km² (5.8 sq mi). It is Canada's smallest national park. It was established in 1918.

Get inThe park is near the town of Leamington. The park is accessible only by car. There is no public transit access to Point Pelee National Park. The nearest train and bus stations are Windsor and Chatham stations.

Fees and permitsDaily fees April to October/November to March (2024):

Get aroundThe park is accessible only by car, though once inside the park, there are bicycle paths as well.

See

DoThe park has 8 designated walking trails and one designated canoe circuit. The park also contains a long stretch of beach, most of which where swimming is allowed.

BuyThe Visitors Centre contains a gift shop.

EatAs with most national parks, you are unlikely to find any restaurants of any note directly inside the park. Leamington is known for the quality of its tomatoes.

DrinkThere is nowhere to purchase alcohol inside the park. Leamington is the nearest town.

SleepPoint Pelee is popular as a day trip from various Southern Ontario cities, but if staying overnight there are all manner of lodgings to be found nearby in Leamington.

Stay safeThe water around the very tip of the parks can experience some strange currents. Bear in mind the safety signs there, they are in place for a reason.Coli count in the park's waters.

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