National Parks: Point Pelee, Ontario
A good road trip for a day or a weekend from Detroit is Point Pelee National Park. Â Point Pelee is located just over an hour from the city of Detroit just outside the city of Leamington. Â Please remember to pack your passport for this great getaway.
The park is filled with bird watching opportunities, hiking trails, picnic areas, beaches, and a camp ground. Â The park’s greatest attraction though is the chance to walk to the southernmost tip of Canada.
In the fall, the highlight of the park is the monarch butterfly migration. Â Each year thousands of monarchs depart Pelee for Mexico. Â The sight is supposed to be amazing. To get up-to-date migration reports, contact Parks Canada at 519-322-2365 or via email at peele.info@pc.gc.ca.
Admission to the park is $8 Canadian per adult. Â Access to the southern tip is available with a shuttle that leaves from the south visitors’ center. Â On week days, the last shuttle leaves at 5:00 p.m. Â If you arrive after the shuttle stops running, it is still possible to walk to the point. Â The roundtrip is five kilometers. Â Plan on at least 40 minutes each way.
~Bella