Attraction: The Tip

A sandspit that extends into Lake Erie that serves as a landing pad for migrating birds. There's no swimming allowed here due to strong currents and a heavy undertow.

 

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Parks and Outdoors Review of The Tip

Away Travel Expert: Sue Lebrecht

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Parks and OutdoorsExpert Tips & Helpful Hints

• Only during the off-season can visitors drive their own vehicles to The Tip.

The southernmost point on mainland Canada, The Tip is a landing and launching pad for bird, monarch butterfly, and dragonfly migrations. People pose for photos on the sandy point at the end with Lake Erie on all sides. The end of the sandspit

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The southernmost point on mainland Canada, The Tip is a landing and launching pad for bird, monarch butterfly, and dragonfly migrations. People pose for photos on the sandy point at the end with Lake Erie on all sides. The end of the sandspit changes size and shape daily. Located 1.2 miles south of the visitor center, The Tip is accessible by a free shuttle that runs every 20 minutes daily from April to October. You can walk or bike there as well.

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Address:
Point Pelee National Park, Ontario
Canada

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Hotels Near The Tip

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