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Point Pelee, Ontario, Canada

Point Pelee is a pristine area that points into Lake Erie from Ontario, tapering off to a fine point before disappearing into the waters. The peninsula comprises woodlands and the largest freshwater marshes on the Great Lakes. It was proclaimed a national park in 1918 and is further protected by the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty that protects wetlands. Located at the convergence of two major bird migration flyways, about 350 species have been recorded here. Boardwalks deliver visitors into this unique ecosystem of vast, open vistas and wave-kissed shores.

A Day in the Life of an Explorer

Zodiac Adventure

Navigate the purple-tinted sands of the spit on board a Zodiac, exploring the various wetland habitats and keeping watch for the local wildlife which call Point Pelee home.

Special Operations Boat

Sail along the spit, noting the local flora and keeping watch for beavers, muskrats, basking turtles and other creatures that inhabit the marshes, forests and wetlands.

Kayaking

Venture into the remote areas of Point Pelee National Park by kayak, traveling through the marshlands while witnessing and exploring the local ecosystem.

Hiking

Set out to shore by Zodiac and discover the boardwalks, trails and local flora and fauna in a variety of habitats, including sandy beaches, bottomland swamps, dense forests and open marshland.

Bird-Watching

Take your binoculars and head out by Zodiac into one of North America’s bird migration hotspots. Depending on the time of day and season, you may see species such as orioles, swifts and rare warblers.

Onboard Science

With your Viking Resident Scientists, study photographs taken during excursions into the bay to better understand bird migration patterns across the islands.

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