Pelee Island is in Ontario, Canada, located at the confluence of two migration routes – the Atlantic Flyway and the Mississippi flyway. The Island is a significant stopover site for many species of birds and insects (like monarch butterflies). Birding is a popular pastime and draw for tourism as well as the annual pheasant hunt on the island.

Get in

By boat

There are two ferries from Canada and one from the US. You need to make reservations as they can be fully booked for weeks.

• The Pelee Islander, tel: 1-800-661-2220. Daily trips to Sandusky and mainland Ontario. Service to Sandusky is limited to once daily during the summer months, and is further restricted during the spring and fall. Advance vehicle reservations.

• The MV Jiimaan, [1],the largest passenger ferry along the Lake Erie route to Pelee Island. Goes between Sandusky, Ohio (to the foot of Jackson St.), to Leamington, Canada, Kingsville Govt. Dock, Ontario, Canada and Pelee Island.

Fees/permits

If you are fishing in Ontario or Canadian waters, make sure you have the appropriate fishing license. Same for the annual pheasant hunt. You will need the appropriate license.

Get around

Bicycling is the best way to see the 9 mile island. They are available for rent near the West Dock.

Do

• The Kite Museum. There is a kite museum located on the island. 

Sleep

Lodging

Check out www.pelee.org for a list of all the places available to rent.