Day trip to Point Pelee National Park | Leamington, Ontario | The Southernmost Tip of Canada

Summer is winding down and our daughter’s summer vacation is ending and we figured we will try to enjoy what’s left of the warmer weather on weekends. This weekend’s plan was to visit Point Pelee National Park which is the most southern point of Canada. Point Pelee is located in Leamington, ON and is about 315 km’s from where we live in Oakville, ON and the drive was a little over three hours one way. You do have to pay entrance fee which can be paid at the entrance unless you already have the Parks Canada annual pass. Once you enter the park you drive along a nicely paved road trees filled road. There are signs along the road asking to slow down due to turtles and snakes crossing (we did not see any while we were there though). After about a 10 minutes drive you will reach the parking lot. The first one we found was packed and then we found out there is another larger lot.
Point Pelee is known for bird watching especially during May. It is usually the first stop for the tired birds as they migrate north across Lake Erie. It is also popular for Monarch butterflies in September as they migrate their way.
In the park there are a few beaches where you are allowed to swim however, once you get closer to the tip swimming is prohibited. This is due to the dangerous currents and there are signs everywhere. There have been deaths due to the current and anyone caught in the water swimming or wadding could also be fined.
During April to October, a shuttle is usually available and will take you close to the new viewing tower where you can get 360 view. From there you can do the short hike to the tip. However, due to covid shuttles were not running and we hiked 2.5kms one way from the visitor center to the tip. There are different hiking trails available in the park and the most popular ones are the Tip and the Marsh Boardwalk Loop which is about 1km. When we were the trees were covered with wasps and I got stung three times so do beware if you’re planning to go.
We will definitely be returning to Point Pelee hopefully in May for bird watching and also would like to take the ferry to Peelee Island from the Leamington station.
➤ Licence:
You’re free to use this song in any of your videos, but you must include the following in your video description (Copy & Paste):
Song: Erik Lund - Summertime (Vlog No Copyright Music)
Video Link: • [1 Hour] - Erik Lund -...
Music provided by 1 Hour Vlog No Copyright Music.
Channel: urlz.fr/9UQL
-----------------------------------------
ROAD TO 10K SUBSCRIBE 👉 urlz.fr/9UQL
#1HourVlogNoCopyrightMusic #VlogMusic #VlogNoCopyrightMusic #1HourMusicNoCopyright
License
Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

[@intsound]

Awesome and very informative, guys. I'm doing this in a few days and taking my kids in a stroller. With the help of your video I am better prepared. Keep up the good work 👍.

[@travelznlife]

Hello, it will be very fun and you guys will Have a great time. Enjoy and be safe. Cheers!

[@vaishnavetravelandleisure6689]

Do they have glass bottom boat

[@KoneTravelVlog]

OMG.You actually did everything what I recommended and beyond that. Steady smooth camera shots. taking your time to frame everything. Slowing down the waves at the right moment. Speeding up the people when its the right time. You have out done me here. Beautiful story telling. You make people want to go there and watch the whole video. I am extremely proud of you. This looks like a highend production now. A 1000% percent improvement.

[@travelznlife]

Thank you. Trying to improve.

[@ronj555]

It’s difficult birding with your young family. But you made a nice video. As they get older they will appreciate it more.

[@sarahconnors548]

good tour

[@walterlooo2121]

great video

[@vallaazclassic6458]

Wow so beautiful... No words excellent production 👏

[@azzamur]

Magnificent scenery, it feels like heaven. Always choose beautiful locations. Good boy. Great video vlog.

[@travelznlife]

Thank you

[@vlogsbyrasel1567]

Very nice video 🔔🔔

[@mamoodpatel689]

Beautiful family. Great that you guys still find places to go in this kind of time. Stay safe

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

A beautiful National Park and climbing those stairs was worth it for the lookout. Great views. Great videos buddy 👍🏽

[@travelznlife]

Thank you

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Travel and Life your welcome 🙏🏽

[@mariaabundance632]

Trip to point pelee national park very nice and beautiful enjoy and keep safe. Future star blogger.

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

look out for the turtles. hope your son enjoyed the walk out more than he enjoyed the walk in. he looked happy in the sand. Point Pelee is beautiful. Great job, my friend.

[@travelznlife]

Kids loved it. I’m going back in May to catch those birds

[@martineyles]

Looks lovely. I know a Leamington in the UK pretty well, and I'm going to Canada for the first time later this year, but I won't make it to this area - I'll be a little furth East.

[@rupar9863]

Thanks guys, u sold us on Pelee, will b going there in a couple of weeks. Will check ur other videos,

[@travelznlife]

Thank You! you guys will have fun for sure!! i wish to return this year since i didn't get to fully enjoy it last time went went.

[@nitayathaiswiss2939]

Wonderful 💖

[@unclebhoy3753]

I wish to have time to visit this place next summer.. new friend here...keep vloging...

[@DroneDaysgr]

Absolutely wonderful my friend

[@travelznlife]

Thank you

[@cutekittiespets6606]

Great video, thank you for sharing ❤

[@FritzChellKidsChannel]

Nice..hope to visit that place maybe next summer...

[@connorwinter2048]

Very well done. Love your video. Great place to go. I got to go there one day.

[@travelznlife]

it's beautiful. Thanks for joining the live earlier. cheers.

[@vaishnavetravelandleisure6689]

It looks lovely I plan to go this July

[@travelznlife]

It’s a lovely spot. You can take boat to another island apparently.

[@PakCikSMY]

Nice park enjoyed your day.

[@travelznlife]

Thank you

[@vinwandering]

hello my friend. Thanks for sharing I’ll add this place to my lists

[@travelznlife]

I’ll be going back in May to see the bird migration.

[@TastyDrone]

Nice Video, like it. Well done 👍

[@travelznlife]

Thank you

[@SundayswithHart]

Hey my friend. Hope you enjoyed your day.

[@ferrisbuller474]

Going there tommorow. Thx for the video and tips.

[@travelznlife]

I’m glad it helped. There’s so much to cover and unfortunately I couldn’t because I went so late. Cheers

[@emilyL0ve]

Great Video!

[@ViewsPlus]

Nice 👍, 👏👏

[@travelznlife]

Thank you

[@lanycuenca5397]

Good morning

[@travelznlife]

Good morning Lany.

[@trackr8302]

Amazing job my friend! New subbie here and from Thornhill! I went to airbnb and already booked for this summer so looking forward to it! Will stay for a week with the family (2 kids)..this was very helpful what to expect and thanks for sharing this. Im looking forward to renting the golf cart (4 ppl) they have there lol! Nice shots and scenery you got on your cam. Did you get a chance to pass by any restaurants or the bakery shop they have there? Cheers, Tim

[@travelznlife]

i got here so late and ended up spending few hours. I'm hoping to go back this summer and really tour this place. You can take a ferry that takes you another island apparently. Enjoy have fun.

[@johndenzelrimando4136]

So very amazing journey hope to will become your friend here. And to be your personal friend thank you

[@LiewerLine]

Hello new Friend here! Great material I like the style of your videos. I'm curious how it goes on ;) Greetings from Germany

[@vlogsbyrasel1567]

I am your new friend

[@hamaadsahi1082]

How much is entry

[@travelznlife]

Hi, 17 and younger is free. 7.90$ per adult.