Point Pelee

Why hit the beach at Point Pelee National Park?

 

Point Pelee offers 20 kilometers of smooth sand on the west and east sides of the peninsula.

Best of all, you'll be on the southernmost beach of mainland Canada! Definitely a selfie moment.

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Who will love it?

FAMILIES

This is the longest continuous natural beach in Essex Countuy and offers excellent interpretive programs.

BIRDERS

This world-renowned birding hub is known as the Warbler Capital of Canada and over 370 species of birds have been spotted here.

MOTORCYCLISTS

Try the CRUISE THE COAST ROUTE, a 6-hour, 263-km/163-mile cruise along the scenic north shore of Lake Erie.

In and Around Point Pelee

The Walnut Grove Bed & Breakfast

  • 4000 McCormick Road
  • 15199821112

Located on 120 year old farm, The Walnut Grove Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place for a peaceful stay. For guests the B&B has many areas to enjoy…

77 Sunrise Beach Cottage

  • 77 East Shore Road
  • +15193258687

77 Sunrise Beach is located steps from Pelee Island’s historic lighthouse on Pelee’s East Shore! Enjoy beautiful Lake Erie sunrises from the comfort of our…

A Dog's Breakfast

  • 504-506 Pelissier Street
  • +15192520000

Located right in Downtown Windsor A Dog's Breakfast is a go-to All Day Breakfast joint.

A Hidden Gem Bed and B&B

  • 406 Moy Ave.
  • 1 (519) 988-9260

Nestled on a tree-lined street, in historic old Walkerville area of Windsor. We are minutes from the banks of the Detroit River and Caesars Windsor Casino…

Acali Place Marina

  • 2882 Front Rd
  • +15197348342

Acali Place Marina is a complete Marine Facility in Windsor along the Detroit River. The marina offers 105 summer dockage slips, winter storage…

Adventure Bay Family Water Park

  • 401 Pitt Street West
  • +15199742782

Make a splash at Adventure Bay Family Water Park located in the heart of Windsor. This indoor water park features over 35,000 square feet of wild water fun…

Aleksander Estate Winery

  • 1542 County Road 34
  • +15193262024

At Aleksander Estate Winery the focus is on making small batch, high quality wines that capture and reflect the characteristics of each vintage. Family owned…

Amherstburg Farmers' Market

  • County Road 20 & Howard Avenue
  • +15197368545

Amherstburg Farmers' Market is a seasonal, multi-vendor market selling local beef, fresh fish, rabbit, in season vegetables and fruits, herbs, gourmet breads…

Amherstburg Freedom Museum

  • 277 King Street
  • 15197365433

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum welcomes all people of all ages to experience the history of the Underground Railroad and the compassion and solidarity it…

Anchor Coffee House

  • 543 Lincoln Road
  • 5199150626

Anchor's mission is to provide exceptional service paired with quality food and drink. Anchor was founded on three core values - quality, consistency and…

Antonino's Original Pizza

  • 4350 Howard Avenue

In 1959 Antonino "Tony" Ciaravino opened the first pizzeria in South Windsor Ontario. With its thin crispy crust, distinctive and flavorful sauce, fresh…

Ape Escape

  • 7610 Tecumseh Rd East Unit #102
  • +15199600399

Uncover hidden clues and puzzles in the Prison, Casino, or Island. The clock is ticking...does your team have what it takes to escape in 60 minutes?

Armando's

  • 154 Erie St. North
  • +15193222266

Armando’s Pizzeria first opened it’s doors in 1967 and when Armando Gerardi and his wife Antonia anxiously awaited their first customers on the first day…

Art Windsor Essex

  • 401 Riverside Drive West
  • 15199770013

Visit the AWE for spectacular exhibitions, riverfront views, plus facility rental opportunities. They offer numerous educational programs including art…

Artisan Grill

  • 269 Dalhousie Street
  • +15197139009

Artisan Grill is a premium casual restaurant located in Historic Downtown Amherstburg. We are fully licensed and have a wide variety of premium beers on tap…

Aziz Fruit Stand

  • 415 Seacliffe Dr E
  • +15197911627

Aziz Fruit Stand is a family run produce stand, going strong for over 20 years located in Leamington, Ontario. We strive to provide our community with the…

Wooden Spoon Bakery

  • 415 Seacliffe Dr E
  • +15197911627

The Wooden Spoon Bakery offers traditional homemade baked goods - a wide variety of chocolate balls (peanut butter, coconut, hazelnut, caramel), chocolate…

Banded Goose Brewery & Taproom

  • 15 Main St. E
  • +15197336900

The brewing wing of Jack's Gastropub, Banded Goose Brewing Co. produces small batch craft beers poured exclusively at Jack's Gastropub in Kingsville. As it…

Banded Goose Brewery & Taproom

  • 15 Main St. E
  • +15197336900

Inn15 features seven loft suites at Banded Goose Brewing Co. Each room is equipped with custom furniture and woodwork, including workspace and open wardrobe…

Barrel 67

  • 67 Murray Street
  • +15197367227

We at Barrel 67, have a passion to achieve and maintain such distinction in food and wine, service, atmosphere and setting that the restaurant gains a first…

Windsor-Essex Barrels, Bottles & Brews Trail

  • Across Essex County
  • 1-800-265-3633

Barrels Bottles & Brews are booming again in Windsor Essex! As the birthplace of whisky in Canada, the tradition continues today with a new generation of…

Beach Cottage

  • 106 South Shore Road

Located right on the beach, this 3 bedroom 1 bathroom cottage is the perfect location for families or group getaways. Sleeping up to 6 adults, join us to…

Beach Side Eats and Treats

  • 100 Jackson Street

From ketchup from the most southern point of Canada, pickles from a neighboring town, to a steaming hot dog from the streets of downtown Windsor, the…

Belle River Marina

  • 100 Lake Road
  • +15197282245

The Belle River Marina is a full service "deep water" marina with over 290 seasonal and transient docks. Facilities include a restaurant, gas and pump-out…

Bessie's Bed & Breakfast

  • 333 Millbrook Drive
  • +15197339403

Come visit our new home in natural settings, located close to town and fine dining. Enjoy our full country breakfast and afternoon tea, or a relaxing moment…

Great Local Eats

A Dog's Breakfast

  • 504-506 Pelissier Street
  • +15192520000

Located right in Downtown Windsor A Dog's Breakfast is a go-to All Day Breakfast joint.

Antonino's Original Pizza

  • 4350 Howard Avenue

In 1959 Antonino "Tony" Ciaravino opened the first pizzeria in South Windsor Ontario. With its thin crispy crust, distinctive and flavorful sauce, fresh…

Armando's

  • 154 Erie St. North
  • +15193222266

Armando’s Pizzeria first opened it’s doors in 1967 and when Armando Gerardi and his wife Antonia anxiously awaited their first customers on the first day…

Artisan Grill

  • 269 Dalhousie Street
  • +15197139009

Artisan Grill is a premium casual restaurant located in Historic Downtown Amherstburg. We are fully licensed and have a wide variety of premium beers on tap…

Barrel 67

  • 67 Murray Street
  • +15197367227

We at Barrel 67, have a passion to achieve and maintain such distinction in food and wine, service, atmosphere and setting that the restaurant gains a first…

Billys Taphouse

  • 305 TALBOT ST N

Billy's Taphouse Located in Essex, Ontario, where we are all about fresh, local and original food. 14 craft beers on tap, Essex County wines & locally…

Bistro 42

  • 130 County Road 50 East
  • +15197386111

Led by Executive Chef Giuseppe Piruzza, the Bistro 42 culinary team has created a menu filled with amazing farm-to-table dishes that we hope you will come…

Bubi's Awesome Eats

  • 620 University Avenue W.
  • +15192522001

Featured on "You Gotta Eat Here" and operating since 1984, we're a staple in Windsor. Known as Windsor's Gourmet Burger Institute, come in to try our famous…

Cafe March 21

  • 480 PELISSIER STREET
  • 12267875226

Cafe March 21 offers specialty and single-origin coffees with different brewing methods such as pour-over, siphon, and cold brew. Desserts are baked in-house…

Carrots N'Dates

  • 2090 Wyandotte St East
  • 15197350447

Carrots n’ Dates is cozy cafe specializing in wholesome, gluten free and 100% plant based food made with the freshest and finest ingredients. All of our food…

Ciao Caffe

  • 4974 Tecumseh Road East
  • 15199157743

Ciao Caffe is located in the heart of East Windsor. It is a European style coffee shop with a great atmosphere and more importantly great coffee. Make Ciao…

Colasanti's Tropical Gardens

  • 1550 Road 3 East
  • 15193263287

Colasanti's is situated on 35 acres, 3.5 acres of which is indoors and it's fun for the whole family. Inside you'll find a small produce market, a full…

County BREW

  • 1241 South Malden Road
  • (226) 246-072

Welcome to Windsor Essex's new County BREW location. Centrally located on a 31 acre wooded estate just 20 mins from Windsor, join us for a pint of Maple beer…

Craft Heads Brewing Company

  • 89 University Ave. W.

Craft Heads Brewing Company was founded on the principle of delivering bold, over-the-top flavours sourced with local ingredients giving each and every one…

Dutch Boys Chocolate

  • 6 Main Street West
  • 5197332222

In a town known for birding, new avian specimens have landed. And best yet, they are made of chocolate. Two talented friends have come together in Kingsville…

Eddy's Mediterranean Bistro

  • 420 Tecumseh Road East
  • +15192545656

Eddy's is a family-owned business that strives to elevate all of your dining, take-out, catering and delivery experiences! Check out the beautiful…

F&B Walkerville

  • 2090 Wyandotte Street East
  • +15199158147

We have a small, dimly lit, intimate setting and our objective is simple: provide exceptional service, and exceptional food. We’re clearly not reinventing…

Factory House

  • 5240 Tecumseh Rd East
  • 15199158224

Factory House supports local growers, brewers, artisans, and producers. Their purpose is to reward people with excellent fresh food and drink, a comfortable…

Fourteen Restaurant & Sky Lounge

  • 100 Ouellette Avenuu
  • +12265267214

Through Fourteens seasonal changing menu, the restaurant commits itself to creating fresh, unpretentious cuisine with the finest quality ingredients, along…

Grill 55

  • 1855 Huron Church Road
  • +15199697144

Our menu has something to satisfy anyone. We will accommodate Vegetarian diets, special diets, severe allergies, as well as creating a personal touch to a…

Lakeside Bakery Deli Cafe

  • 286 Erie Street South
  • +15193262626

We offer over 35 original recipes of quality, fresh bread baked in our bakery, every day. Every loaf of Lakeside bread is made from the loving care of our…

Mamo Burger Bar

  • 1515 Ottawa Street,
  • 15199731234

We proudly serve local beef, naturally raised and free from steroids, hormones, and antibiotics… then it’s ground right here, in-house – daily! Your…

Mazaar Lebanese Cuisine

  • 350 Cabana Road East
  • 15199679696

Mazaar is an upscale restaurant that offers authentic Lebanese cuisine in a comfortable yet energetic, young atmosphere. We combine friendly service with an…

Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant

  • 169 Landsdowne Ave
  • +15197332459

Located in Kingsville's historic train station, Mettawas Station provides a relaxed atmosphere with its historic charm, to dine or just enjoy a cocktail…

Mezzo Ristorante & Lounge

  • 804 Erie Street East
  • +15192524055

Mezzo Ristorante & Lounge offers a not to be missed authentic Italian award-winning cuisine in an upscale setting. Dine on the patio or indoors as you enjoy…

Where To Stay

The Walnut Grove Bed & Breakfast

  • 4000 McCormick Road
  • 15199821112

Located on 120 year old farm, The Walnut Grove Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place for a peaceful stay. For guests the B&B has many areas to enjoy…

77 Sunrise Beach Cottage

  • 77 East Shore Road
  • +15193258687

77 Sunrise Beach is located steps from Pelee Island’s historic lighthouse on Pelee’s East Shore! Enjoy beautiful Lake Erie sunrises from the comfort of our…

A Hidden Gem Bed and B&B

  • 406 Moy Ave.
  • 1 (519) 988-9260

Nestled on a tree-lined street, in historic old Walkerville area of Windsor. We are minutes from the banks of the Detroit River and Caesars Windsor Casino…

Banded Goose Brewery & Taproom

  • 15 Main St. E
  • +15197336900

Inn15 features seven loft suites at Banded Goose Brewing Co. Each room is equipped with custom furniture and woodwork, including workspace and open wardrobe…

Beach Cottage

  • 106 South Shore Road

Located right on the beach, this 3 bedroom 1 bathroom cottage is the perfect location for families or group getaways. Sleeping up to 6 adults, join us to…

Bessie's Bed & Breakfast

  • 333 Millbrook Drive
  • +15197339403

Come visit our new home in natural settings, located close to town and fine dining. Enjoy our full country breakfast and afternoon tea, or a relaxing moment…

Best Western Plus Leamington

  • 566 Bevel Line Rd.
  • 15193268646

With it's central location, local attractions and adventures are only minutes from Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel. Outdoor enthusiasts, wine lovers…

Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel

  • 277 Riverside Drive West
  • 18779737829

Stay at the Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel – Downtown Windsor where “it’s a matter of the view”. Conveniently situated on the riverfront and…

Bongo House Pelee

  • 1555 McCormick Road
  • 5195213436

A destination to nourish your mind, body and soul. Offering weekend retreats on Pelee Island.

Caesars Windsor

  • 377 Riverside Drive East
  • 18009918888

Step inside to discover the essence of indulgence, comfort and luxury in masterfully-appointed guestrooms and suites of this Diamond 4-star hotel. Pamper…

Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge

  • 2330 Huron Church Road
  • 18002285050

The newly renovated Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge hotel is ideally located on direct access routes from Highway 401, the E.C. Row Expressway and the…

Comfort Inn Dougall

  • 2955 Dougall Ave.
  • 18004246423

The Comfort Inn – Dougall Avenue is an award winning hotel offering comfortable rooms and great service! Conveniently located with easy access to…

Comfort Inn Leamington

  • 279 Erie Street South
  • 15193269071

Located close to a bustling downtown core, beaches, marina, Comfort Inn is the place to rest your head in Leamington. Rooms offer all the amenities including…

Days Inn Leamington

  • 201 Erie Street North
  • 15193250260

Conveniently located off Highway 401 in the heart of downtown, minutes from the shores of Lake Erie, the newly renovated Days Inn Leamington hotel is perfect…

INN15

  • 15 Main East
  • +15197335070

Inn15 features seven loft suites at Banded Goose Brewing Co. Each room is equipped with Custom furniture and woodwork, including workspace and open wardrobe…

INN31

  • 15 Main East
  • +15197336900

INN31 boasts three distinctive suites on the second floor of the original 1880 Kingsville Homestead. Guests are surrounded with all of the comforts of…

INN136

  • 15 Main East
  • 1-519-733-5070

Inn136 is a unique Inn situated on a quiet street in a Victorian home built in 1906 in Canada’s most southern town. Guests can bask in the warmth of the old…

East Park Campground

  • 1362 East Shore Road
  • +15197242200

Located on the east side of the island with 25 individual non-electric sites, East Park Campground features open wooded lots and can accommodate tents or…

Erie Beach Dreams Cottages

  • 629 Schiller Beach Road
  • +15195672007

At Erie Beach Dreams Cottages, both the level of finish and amenities as well as the local culture are bound to make a lasting impression. Choose from 2…

Four Points by Sheraton Windsor

  • 430 Ouellette Avenue
  • 15192564656

The Four Points by Sheraton is located in the heart of downtown Windsor. This lovely hotel has the style and service that you want at a great price! Kick…

Garden Manor Bed & Breakfast

  • 183 Main Street East
  • +15197334586

Garden Manor Bed & Breakfast is situated along the northern shores of Lake Erie in Canada's southernmost town of Kingsville, Ontario. We welcome you to stay…

Great Lake Living Self Catered Cottages

  • 709 Heritage Rd.
  • +14166215973

Rent one of our self-catered cottages overlooking our beautiful private sandy beach on Lake Erie in our Kingsville park. Rent by day, week or month, 1 and 2…

Guesthouse Getaway

  • 8331 Middleside. Rd/County Rd 10
  • +11519726522

Bed & Breakfast "Executive" style of 6,000 sq ft Guesthouse, specializes in groups or individuals. Offering a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere the…

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor

  • 1840 Huron Church Road
  • 15199720770

Here at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton™ hotel in Windsor, we’re proud of our location. We’re so confident your stay is the best, we guarantee it! We…

Heart & Soul Inn on Mill

  • 136 Mill Street West
  • +15197336900

The Heart and Soul Inn is a unique Inn situated on a quiet street in a Victorian home built in 1906 in Canada’s most southern town. Guests can bask in the…