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Pelee Island, Ontario

Pelee Island PEE-lee is an island in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located in the western basin of Lake Erie.

Type Town

Why go

  • Island in Canada.
  • Served by Middle Bass Island Airport.

History

Pelee Island PEE-lee is an island in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located in the western basin of Lake Erie. At 42 km2 (16 sq mi), Pelee Island is the largest island in Lake Erie and the southernmost populated point in Canada. An Ontario Historical Plaque was erected by the province to commemorate the development of Pelee Island's role in Ontario's heritage. Nearby Middle Island is the southernmost point of land in Canada.

Airports

Pelee Island Airport 1 km to the centre
Pelee Island, ON, CA
Outdoor
Middle Bass-East Point Airport 15 km to the centre
Middle Bass Island, OH, US
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North Bass Island Airport 15 km to the centre
North Bass Island, OH, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

West Dock
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Scudder Dock
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Miller Ferry
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor
Miller Ferry, Sonny-S Boat Line
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor
Jet Express
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor
Sonny-S Boat Line
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor
Leamington - Pelee Island
Ferry route · Ontario Ferries
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Kingsville - Pelee Island
Ferry route · Ontario Ferries
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Put-in-Bay - Kelleys Island
Ferry route · Jet Express
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Sandusky - Pelee Island
Ferry route · Ontario Ferries
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Middle Bass Island Airport; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: West Dock, 2.9 km); routes include Leamington - Pelee Island, Kingsville - Pelee Island, Put-in-Bay - Kelleys Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pelee Island, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing