The Parks of Canada on a Budget – Point Pelee National Park by K Gordon Schultz March 5, 2009 written by K Gordon Schultz March 5, 2009 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 639 10 Incredible National Parks of Canada: Point Pelee National Park, Ontario This tiny peninsula is home to some of the world’s most beautiful birds and butterflies. The six square mile finger shaped piece of land is used as a resting spot by flying creatures that are making the migration across the Great Lake to Mexico and beyond. There are almost as many bird watchers as there are birds in May at the peak of these migrations. When to go: May for songbirds, which are also plentiful (but less colourful) in autumn. September for monarch butterflies. It is a difficult task to predict exactly which days they’ll flutter in, but there are local updates available to guess correctly within a few days. Photo op: Pick up your camera, walk for a mile on Marsh Boardwalk, then climb aboard the free tram from the visitors centre and ten minutes later, you arrive at a hot spot for photos of birds and butterflies. All for no cost as well! Often, early in the morning, to conserve their warmth and energy, thousands will huddle together by the trees – a truly remarkable spectacle. Where to stay: There are a good few cheap options but it is also worth while researching where to stay in a place that has some expertise in bird watching like The Wild Rose B&B in Wheatley, 15 minutes from Point Pelee, which is owned by Tom Hince, a birding expert, and Lily Shuster, a former park employee. For more Canadian Rockies Fascinating fact: Point Pelee has the exact same latitude as both Rome and Boston and is the most southerly point in Canada. Squeeze your dollar: You can’t pitch a tent in Point Pelee National Park but you can set up camp for free under the hickory trees of Wheatley Provincial Park, only 20 minutes away. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the clubโs operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post The Parks of Canada on a Budget – Waterton National Park next post The Parks of Canada on a Budget – Fundy National Park You may also like 10 Boutique Calgary Airport Hotels We Love February 23, 2023 The 12 Best Small Towns in British Columbia,... February 1, 2023 48 Amazing Webcams in Banff National Park November 17, 2022 Banff National Park Campfire Rules and Safety โ... September 28, 2022 Discover the Drive from Calgary to Edmonton August 31, 2022 The 9 Best Small Towns in Alberta, Canada August 3, 2022 Why You Should Visit Waterton Lakes National Park July 12, 2022 Nightlife Quickpicks in Edmonton, Alberta November 27, 2019 The 6 Best Museums to Visit in Calgary November 19, 2019 The Attractions of Calgary – The Gateway to... November 13, 2019