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Things to see in Pelee Island (Canada): 7 places and when to go
Pelee Island is a town in Canada, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Diving (3), Beaches (2), Nature (1). The best known are Point Pelee National Park, Chick Island and Little Chicken Island. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 41.7629, -82.6887
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Diving (3) · Beaches (2) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 329 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pelee Island
The places in and around Pelee Island, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Point Pelee National ParkNational park of Canada in Ontario11 km
- Chick IslandIsland in Essex County, Ontario, Canada11 km
- Little Chicken IslandIsland in Essex County, Ontario, Canada8.7 km
- Star of the Sea ChurchCatholic church in Pelee Island, Ontario2.0 km
- Pelee Island Heritage CentreMuseum4 m
- Pelee Island Winery PavilionWinery938 m
- Specular (Wrack)Shipwreck14 km
When to go to Pelee Island
The best time to visit Pelee Island is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebBest time10:23
- MarPossible11:40
- AprPossible13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:01
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In June, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pelee Island
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 329 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Harrow16 places30 km
- Amherstburg8 places51 km
- Windsor, Ontario8 places68 km
- Ridgetown6 places100 km
- Fingal5 places149 km
- London, Ontario21 places179 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pelee Island?
The best known: Point Pelee National Park, Chick Island, Little Chicken Island. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pelee Island?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Pelee Island?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 329 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pelee Island as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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