Fri, Apr 24
|Meet outside Visitor Centre, Point Pelee
Hiking the Habitats: A Look at the 5 Habitats of Point Pelee
Join us for a walk though our trail as we highlight our 5 habitats and touch on many of the species who live or pass thought our ecologically diverse park.
Time & Location
Apr 24, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Meet outside Visitor Centre, Point Pelee, 1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington, ON N8H 3V4, Canada
About the event
Hiking the Habitats: A Look at the 5 Habitats of Point Pelee
Time and Date: Friday, April 24th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Host: Kyrsten Burns (Parks Canada)
A hike through Point Pelee National Park reveals the remarkable diversity packed into this small but significant landscape. As the trail winds through forest, savannah, marsh, beach, and open water habitats, visitors experience how each ecosystem supports a unique community of plants and wildlife. Situated at the southernmost tip of mainland Canada, the park acts as a vital migration stopover for birds, insects, and other species, making it one of the most biodiverse places in the country. Walking through these five interconnected habitats offers a living example of how geography, climate, and water shape ecosystems, creating an extraordinary refuge where biodiversity thrives.
About the host:
Kyrsten Burns is the Interpretation Coordinator at Point Pelee
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Meet outside at the Flag pole in front of the Visitor Center
1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington, ON N8H 3V4
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tm12c3cw6yuyW5UX8
Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 1.5 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Trails are unpaved tamped gravel.
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at starting location
Where can attendees park?
Free parking lot at the starting/ending location
Are dogs welcome?
Dog friendly: participants can bring leashed dogs