Point PeleeNational Parkparkscanada.gc.ca

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Looking for a relaxed visit to Point Pelee National Park? Our Visitor Services staff will help you select the components to make your trip special.

Highlights included in your admission

The Visitor CentrePoint Pelee’s Visitor Centre has lots to offer your group. Our Discovery Room is full of hands on activities for kids of all ages. Costumes and puppets are always a hit. Our interpretive staff will be on hand to take you on a walk through time as your class explores the exhibits. Round out your trip to the Visitor Centre with a movie in our theatre and a trip to the Nature Nook gift shop.

Keep the Songs AliveThrough this introductory film, students will learn about the history of Point Pelee and the connections between people and the land. A park interpreter will be on hand to lead a lively question and answer period after the film.

Shuttle to the TipAfter a trip to the Visitor Centre, your students will love riding the open-aired shuttle to the Tip. Once you arrive, it’s just a short walk until you’ll reach the most southern Tip of mainland Canada.

Education ProgramsSelf-guided Tour

Extra Fun!Discovery Packs

GeocachingAdventure

Picnic at White Pine

For more information, pricing and reservations contact us:Point Pelee National Park407 Monarch LaneLeamington ON N8H 3V4519.322.2365 ext 0 pelee.info@pc.gc.ca

(additional fees apply)

Discovery Packs allow you to become the interpreter! The packs are full of great, hands-on activities, suitable for Grades 1-6. All the materials needed for one class of up to 30 students are provided in the pack. Instructions will be sent prior to your visit to allow you time to prepare. You have your choice of two themed packs:

Marvels of Migration is designed for an exploration of the Tip during fall migration. You’ll learn about bird and butterfly migration and why Point Pelee is so important to migration.

Life in a Great Lakes Marsh is perfect for a visit to the Marsh Boardwalk in the spring. You’ll scoop for bugs and have a chance to see up-close some of the insects that call the marsh home. Other activities and games will introduce your students to the intricate web of marsh life.

Discovery Packs

Go on a high tech scavenger hunt starting at the Visitor Centre. You and your students will be challenged to discover six hidden caches using a GPSunit. Our interpretive staff will give you a brief introduction to Geocachingand how the use of the GPS units before you head out to explore on your own. Follow the clues and answer the trivia questions correctly and students will receive a reward! Suitable for Grade 3 and up.

White Pine Picnic area can be reserved for the day. The large grassy space is perfect for games and the large picnic shelter comes complete with a wood burning stove. With easy access to the beach and the Centennial Hike & Bike trail, this is an ideal place to have a school picnic. We’ll also provide you with an activity box full of games to encourage physical activity.